Top Places for Easter Brunch in San Diego

Although Herb & Wood is located in Little Italy, it actually offers fine Mediterranean cuisine. It focuses on rustic, wood-fired dishes, made with basic ingredients that incorporate Mediterranean flavors and California's seasonality and sustainability.

The Easter brunch menu looks simply scrumptious. It offers three courses, with your choice of entree items. Highlights will include avocado and smoked seabass toast, Baja shrimp, and cinnamon French toast.

The meal can be enjoyed in an open, airy space beneath a majestic barrel-vaulted ceiling or in the secret garden-like courtyard. The atmosphere will be enhanced by San Diego-inspired artwork and storefront-like windows. You can also pair your meal with one of the restaurant's fine wines.

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If you're staying overnight, consider booking a room at the Carte San Diego. The property offers clean and comfortable guest rooms and suites, plus delicious dining options.

Located in the Downtown San Diego area, it's become one of my personal favorite staycation spots.

One of my personal favorite hotels in Mission Beach is having a special Easter brunch, and I know it's going to be really delicious!

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa's Easter brunch on Easter morning will feature a buffet with all the seasonal brunch classics like bacon and eggs, plus a nice spread of desserts. There will also be many made-to-order items, plus sushi and a sliced artisan ham from the carving station.

Guests can also enjoy live music, a kids' arts-and-crafts area, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt with prizes!

You'll want to make a reservation soon, as I noticed that the earlier time slots are already filling up!

Tickets are $125 for adults and $55 for kids 5-11. Kids under 4 eat free.

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The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa on Mission Beach is a 4-star Polynesian-style resort with a fancy spa and private beach.

The atmosphere relaxes me every time we do a little getaway with koi ponds, lush gardens, and awesome ocean views. Located just south of Pacific Beach, a classic San Diego beach perfect for sunbathing or surfing, the property offers everything you could need for an Easter weekend stay.

The Provisional Kitchen at the Pendry San Diego is one of our founder Todd's favorite restaurants. It sits in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods, the Gaslamp Quarter.

While a bit on the pricey side, our team all agrees that the décor and design are refined and modern, and the food is absolutely delicious!

Their weekly brunch is excellent, so I'm confident in saying that their Easter brunch should be an over-the-top treat! Set for Easter morning, April 5th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Chef Brandon Sloan has put together a menu of brunch classics, plus a carving station and seasonal cocktails. The kids can also expect a visit from the Easter Bunny!

I instantly noticed the Build-Your-Own Parfait and the Chocolate Fountain. For an entrée, the Easter Omelet with spring peas, ham, goat cheese, and pea tendril sounds delicious. It also happens to be gluten-free.

The chef didn't forget the kids either, as Easter brunch is a family affair. Highlights from the kids' menu include the Peep Pancake, Egg-cellent Sausage Muffin Sandwich, and the Hoppity French Toast.

At Todd's request, we added brunch at The Provisional Kitchen at the Pendry San Diego to our Complete Guide to All the Holidays as a featured Easter brunch you won't want to miss.

Prices for the 2026 event will be $105 for adults and $34 for kids. Reservations are required.

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For this location, the hotel recommendation is a no-brainer as the restaurant lives inside the Pendry Hotel.

It's just blocks from PETCO Park in Downtown San Diego. As one of only a few 5-star hotels in San Diego, you can expect well-appointed rooms and suites, plus a rooftop pool, six bars, and of course, The Provisional Kitchen restaurant!

The Marina Kitchen at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is hosting a special Easter brunch event that the team all agrees will be as good to look at as it is to eat!

Award-winning Chef Rafael Corniel offers several seafood options, including lobster rolls, and signature dishes, such as Dungeness crab Benedict. Chef Victor is in charge of desserts, with crème Brulé and a Valrhona chocolate layer cake as standouts. The spread will be buffet style with crepes and omelets made upon request.

Adults will be $95, and kids ages 3 to 12 will be $42. Kids under 3 will eat for free! There will be a 20% service charge on all bills, which will go directly to the event staff.

Reservations are currently available from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. I wouldn't wait too long, as space can fill up.

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The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is a 4-star hotel on the San Diego Bay with an outdoor pool plus views of the marina and bay.

The hotel is on the Embarcadero, the perfect spot for a walk, or pop over to Seaport Village for some shopping after brunch.

The San Diego Mission Bay Resort is hosting a special Easter brunch at their stylish restaurant, Covewood, on April 5th, a great choice for families with kids.

Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson has crafted a family-style Easter brunch that will be one to remember. With a view of Mission Bay, highlights include savory choices such as Prime Rib Roast and sweet treats like Caramel Croissant Bread Pudding. Diners will get to choose a main and a dessert with some pre-fixe enhancements available, like the ever-popular seafood tower.

Prices are set at $90 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and under.

For the kids, there will be three Easter egg hunts held at 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm. There will also be a petting zoo from 11:00am – 2:00pm.

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The San Diego Mission Bay Resort, home to Covewood, is the easy choice for a complementary stay.

The 4-star, contemporary, beachfront property has stylish rooms, a large pool, and fire pits perfect for spending time together in the evenings.

Located in the Bahia Resort Hotel in Mission Bay Park, Dockside 1953's Easter spread will last a full 6.5 hours and include a buffet filled with cold seafood, made-to-order omelets, and, of course, brunch classics like French toast and waffles.

For the kids, there will be a golden egg hunt, arts and crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The bay views, fireside pits, covered trellis, and live music will surely enhance the Easter brunch atmosphere.

Tickets are $125+ for adults, $55 for kids, and kids 4 and under can eat free of charge.

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The Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay is simple and clean with a large pool and reasonable prices.

Located in Mission Bay Park, the hotel is just minutes from SeaWorld San Diego, which is currently hosting their annual Seven Seas Food Festival, a limited-time culinary treat that I highly recommend!

Le Coq is an upscale steakhouse serving unique French-Asian dishes. The menu is grounded in fresh ingredients. All dishes are prepared by Chef Tara Monsod, voted a James Beard Foundation Best Chef Finalist in 2024.

For this event, she will be serving a festive prix-fixe three-course brunch featuring standout dishes like Vietnamese French Onion Soup, spring crepe, and Kaya French toast. Diners can enjoy their meal in the Le Coq 1970s-inspired industrial building. Playful details like lava lamp-style wallpaper and bubble mirrors will make the restaurant fun for the whole family.

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If you plan on staying the night, I recommend the Grande Colonial Hotel, which is less than a mile from the restaurant.

This historic 1904 property offers luxury rooms, spa services, great dining, and beach access. It's a favorite among our team at Go Visit San Diego.

The Hotel Del Coronado, located at 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, is iconic. I have no doubt that, like all the hotel's events, this brunch will be high-end.

Set for Easter morning, April 5th, 2026, from 10:00am until 3:30pm, tickets are $235 for adults and $125 for kids 5 to 10, with kids 4 and under getting in for free.

While the price is admittedly a bit on the higher end, the spread in the historic, recently restored Crown Room will be large, with classics like omelets and waffles alongside sushi and salads. A glass of champagne is included for adults, and tea and coffee will also be available.

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The Hotel Del Coronado is one of my favorite hotel choices in San Diego and one I can wholeheartedly recommend for your Easter weekend stay.

The historic beachfront hotel offers ocean views and incredible architecture, making it a family-friendly property.

My next pick for Easter brunch is located at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island in Point Loma.

From 11:00am until 4:30pm, Humphrey's SoCAL Dining & Music will host a special waterfront Easter buffet complete with breads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and more. I'd go for the Humphreys Saffron Scented Chicken Breast or, if I was feeling sweet, the Cinnamon Brioche French Toast.

Your kids won't be forgotten, with a menu that includes Mozzarella Sticks and Crunchy Chicken Tenders.

Prices are $95 for adults, $35 for kids, and kids 3 and under are free!

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Humphrey's Half Moon Inn, located in Shelter Island right next to Liberty Station and not far from the San Diego International Airport (SAN), is a relaxing choice with clean rooms, comfortable beds, and a nice pool.

It features a music venue with artists setting the mood, a unique, special touch that I really enjoy.

As we get to number 10, the final entrant on our 2026 list of awesome places to have Easter brunch this year, we wanted to offer you something a little different.

The San Diego Easter Premier Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay offers a unique way to enjoy a tasty meal while viewing the city from the water.

You can expect live music and Easter Bunny visits as you dive into a chef-prepared buffet complete with bottomless mimosas. The attire is semi-formal, and the cruise will last for 2 hours, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Tickets are $150 for adults and $95 for kids with kids 3 and under sailing free.

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The InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel is the perfect place to stay before or after your Easter brunch cruise.

This 4-star hotel is within walking distance of where the cruise departs, which is a real plus in my book. Some of the rooms and suites have bay views, and all rooms are spacious and well-appointed.