Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026 in San Diego, and the city celebrates with hotel brunches, Easter egg hunts, theme park events, and harbor cruises. From the iconic Hotel del Coronado’s beachfront brunch to Sesame Place’s Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, here are the best things to do for Easter in San Diego with kids or without.
This guide is updated regularly as Easter 2026 events are announced.
Quick Overview: Easter Activities in San Diego
1. Flagship Cruises Easter Brunch Cruise
Join Flagship Cruises for a special 2.5-hour Easter Brunch harbor cruise. Sip bottomless Champagne and mimosas in addition to sweet and savory options from the gourmet brunch menu, including fresh local seafood and a carving station. There’s live music, and you’ll be surrounded by spectacular harbor views. These cruises board at 990 North Harbor Drive in Downtown San Diego. Choose from either a morning or afternoon cruise.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: Typically offers morning (10 a.m.–12 p.m.) and afternoon (2–4 p.m.) cruises
- Cost: Pricing to be announced for 2026 (2025 pricing was $99.50 adults, $74.63 kids ages 4–12)
- Details: Flagship Cruises Easter Brunch
2. City Cruises Easter Premier Brunch Cruises
City Experiences typically offers a two-hour Easter Brunch harbor cruise featuring a buffet meal including dessert, free-flowing champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider, a visit from the Easter bunny, and live entertainment. A VIP cruise option allows guests to enjoy a few extra perks, such as a guaranteed window table.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: Typically 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (boarding at 10:30 a.m.)
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $115 adults, $94.90 children)
- Board at: Pier 1 Hornblower Landing, 1800 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
- Details: City Cruises Easter Brunch
3. Sesame Place San Diego: Elmo’s Eggstravaganza
Sesame Place San Diego reopens for Spring 2026 after transitioning to seasonal operations. The park typically celebrates Easter with Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, featuring an interactive Easter egg scavenger hunt, golden egg hunt, Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party, photos with the Easter Bunny and Sesame Street characters in Easter attire, Easter storytime, and the Sesame Street Party Parade. The event is included with park admission.
Based on 2025 dates, the event typically runs on select dates from late March through mid-April.
- Date: Spring 2026 (specific dates to be announced)
- Location: 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
- Cost: Included with park admission
- Details: Sesame Place San Diego
4. Belmont Park: Belmont in Bloom Spring Festival
Belmont Park transforms into a kaleidoscope of color each spring with the Belmont in Bloom festival, featuring stunning floral arrangements, vibrant spring sculptures, and interactive art installations. The festival typically runs from early April through late May, making it perfect for Easter weekend. Enjoy live music on weekends, spring-inspired treats like fruity funnel cakes and floral cocktails, and photo opportunities throughout the beachfront amusement park.
The Plunge Underwater Easter Egg Hunt typically happens during this time as well, featuring open swim, a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, bouncy houses, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
- Date: Belmont in Bloom typically starts early April and runs through late May
- Location: 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego (Mission Beach)
- Cost: Free to attend the festival; separate pricing for Plunge egg hunt
- Details: Belmont Park
5. Easter Events at Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado consistently hosts one of San Diego’s most legendary Easter brunches. The hotel typically offers a lavish buffet in the Crown Room featuring a chilled seafood bar, regional and international cuisines, carving stations, and a spectacular dessert bar. Overnight guests and brunch attendees can typically participate in Easter egg hunts on the beach.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $228 adults, $117 children ages 4-12)
- Details: Hotel del Coronado Events – Check website for 2026 announcements
6. Fairmont Grand Del Mar Easter Events
Fairmont Grand Del Mar typically offers multiple Easter celebration options including a Grand Ballroom brunch buffet and a prix fixe brunch at Amaya restaurant. Past events have featured live entertainment, an Easter egg hunt at noon, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The hotel has also offered Easter Bunny Tea in previous years.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 buffet was $195 adults/$98 kids; prix fixe was $185 adults/$93 kids)
- Details: Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Check for 2026 Easter announcements
7. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Easter Celebration
Rancho Valencia typically hosts a comprehensive Easter celebration featuring brunch, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and Easter egg hunts on the resort’s lush grounds. The luxury Rancho Santa Fe resort creates a festive family atmosphere while maintaining its sophisticated ambiance.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe
- Cost: Check website for 2026 pricing
- Details: Rancho Valencia Resort
8. Four Seasons Resort Aviara Easter Brunch
Four Seasons Aviara’s Seasons restaurant typically offers an elegant Easter brunch with a multi-course menu curated by the executive chef. The North County location provides a sophisticated option for families celebrating Easter.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $90 per person)
- Details: Four Seasons Aviara
9. La Valencia Hotel Easter Brunch
The iconic La Valencia Hotel in the heart of La Jolla Village typically celebrates Easter with an elegant brunch. The Mediterranean-style hotel’s Easter celebration offers a sophisticated La Jolla dining experience with ocean views.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla
- Cost: Check website for 2026 pricing
- Details: La Valencia Hotel
10. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Easter Brunch
Estancia La Jolla typically hosts Easter brunch at Mustang & Burro restaurant, featuring Easter egg hunts in the resort’s beautiful gardens. The hacienda-style property provides a family-friendly Easter celebration in a relaxed setting.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
- Cost: Check website for 2026 pricing
- Details: Estancia La Jolla
11. Rancho Bernardo Inn Easter Brunch
Rancho Bernardo Inn typically offers Easter brunch with multiple dining options, including a four-course menu at Avant and a buffet in the Aragon Ballroom. The North County resort provides an upscale Easter celebration for families.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego
- Cost: Check website for 2026 pricing
- Details: Rancho Bernardo Inn
12. Bahia Resort Hotel Easter Champagne Brunch
Easter Sunday brunch festivities are typically held in the Dockside 1953 restaurant at Bahia Resort Hotel. Expect a seafood bar, custom-made waffles and omelets, glazed ham carving station, plus bottomless champagne for adults. The fun continues with live entertainment, an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and arts and crafts for kids.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: Typically 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: 998 West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Beach
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $125 adults, $55 children ages 5–11)
- Details: Bahia Resort Hotel
13. Paradise Point Resort Easter Brunch
Paradise Point’s Tidal restaurant typically hosts Easter brunch featuring seasonal dishes with stunning Mission Bay views. Previous menus have included sugar pearl Belgium waffles, grilled citrus asparagus, paella de marisco, and strawberry shortcake.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 1404 Vacation Road, San Diego
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $129 adults, $48 children 12 and under)
- Details: Paradise Point Resort
14. Pendry San Diego Easter Brunch
The Pendry Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter typically offers Easter brunch with both a prix fixe menu and buffet stations. Past menus have featured items like raspberry French toast, mortadella eggs Benedict, and Peeps pancakes for kids, alongside artisanal cheese stations, lamb and ham carving stations, and salmon stations.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: Typically 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Location: 550 J Street, Gaslamp Quarter
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $90 adults, $34 children)
- Details: Pendry San Diego
15. Catamaran Resort Easter Celebration
The Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay typically celebrates Easter with a waterfront brunch featuring a seafood and sushi cold bar, made-to-order omelet and waffle stations, and savory carving stations with leg of lamb and honey-glazed ham. Entertainment, a visit from the Easter Bunny, a golden egg hunt, and arts and crafts for kids round out the celebration.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 3999 Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach
- Cost: Check website for 2026 pricing
- Details: Catamaran Resort
16. Humphreys Half Moon Inn Easter Brunch
Humphreys Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island typically offers waterfront Easter brunch at their SoCAL Dining & Music venue. The menu features seasonal favorites including herb-crusted prime rib, freshly prepared omelets made to order, and crab cakes Benedict.
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Location: 2303 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego
- Cost: 2026 pricing to be announced (2025 was $85 adults, $35 children)
- Details: Humphreys Half Moon Inn
17. Bates Nut Farm Easter on the Farm
Bates Nut Farm hosts a FREE Easter on the Farm event featuring an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, tractor rides, and farm activities. This family-friendly North County event is a great option for those looking for a casual, outdoor Easter celebration.
- Date: Typically Easter weekend (check for 2026 dates)
- Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center
- Cost: FREE
- Details: Bates Nut Farm
18. Balboa Park Easter Events
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park typically hosts the Easter Eggspress event, featuring an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in the Toy Train Gallery, arts and crafts, story time, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The event has historically been held the weekend before Easter.
- Date: Typically the weekend before Easter (check for 2026 dates)
- Location: San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
- Cost: Typically around $20 per person (includes museum admission for the day)
- Details: San Diego Model Railroad Museum
19. Seaport Village Easter Activities
In past years, Seaport Village has celebrated Easter early with a Beach Bunny Kite Festival, featuring photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny on a giant wave prop and free kite rentals from Kite Flite. Check their events calendar closer to Easter for 2026 details.
- Location: 849 West Harbor Drive, San Diego
- Details: Seaport Village Events
20. San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
While the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are open on Easter Sunday and offer a wonderful way to spend the holiday, they typically don’t host special Easter programming. Visiting the zoo on Easter is still a great option for families looking to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and see the animals.
Both parks are open on Easter with regular admission. I have advice for buying discount San Diego Zoo tickets and the best price online.
Note: San Diego Zoo parking now costs $16 per vehicle as of January 2026.
21. Beach Day on Easter Sunday
San Diego’s beaches are perfect for an Easter celebration. Pack a picnic, build sandcastles, and enjoy the spring weather at La Jolla Shores, Coronado Beach, or Mission Beach. Many families bring plastic eggs for their own beach egg hunts, and the tide pools at La Jolla offer natural Easter morning exploration.
22. Other San Diego Theme Parks on Easter
LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are all open on Easter Sunday with regular operations. While they may not have specific Easter programming, spending Easter at a theme park is a fun option for families. Each park offers spring activities and beautiful weather perfect for an Easter day outing.
Where Will You Spend Easter in San Diego?
San Diego offers something for every Easter celebration style, from elegant hotel brunches with ocean views to family-friendly egg hunts and theme park adventures. Most hotels and restaurants require advance reservations for Easter brunch, so book early to secure your spot.
Let us know if anything is missing from this list or if you have questions about celebrating Easter in San Diego!
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