
San Diego Businesses to Support
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, with many businesses finding themselves unable to keep their doors open. Others are forced to change their concept, target demographic, or other vital components to adapt to the way people are spending their money and the way businesses can operate. We’ve collected a list of some of our favorite San Diego area businesses to check out amid the pandemic below.
- Carla and Linda’s Walking Food Tours – Oceanside
Featured Offer: 20% off Each Person on a Tour

Carla and Linda’s Walking Food Tours was started in 2015 to share with visitors and locals alike the best restaurants in Oceanside. There are four tours to choose from each showcasing a distinct region and flavor of Oceanside. The walking tours do not exceed one mile in total traveling distance and take approximately 3 hours to complete.
- Fridays: South O tour features PCH Bar & Grille, Privateer, and more.
- Saturdays: Heart of O Side tour features Masters, Exhale, Bagby Beer, and the Flying Pig
- Sundays: North O Side tour features Petite Madeline, Jalisco Cantina, Ortila Wine Tasting Room, and more.
2nd Saturday of each month: Vista tour features the Belching Beaver Tavern, When Pigs Fly BBQ, Little Cakes, and more.
- Jackie’s Jams – El Cajon
Featured Offer: 15% off First Online Order

Jackie started selling her jam at the Ocean Beach farmer’s market in the early 2000s. She made it the old-fashioned way, by hand and using only natural ingredients. The business has since spread its wings to a storefront in El Cajon and online ordering so you can have your favorite products shipped directly to your door.
- Baker & Olive – San Diego
Featured Offer 15% off Online Purchase

Baker and Olive is an olive oil tasting room with two locations in San Diego. They specialize in sourcing the highest quality olive oil from both the southern and northern hemispheres, dependent on the season to provide their customers with the best products available. They also carry decadent balsamic vinegars in intriguing flavors such as fig, cranberry-pear, Cara Cara Orange-Vanilla, and more. Be sure to also check out their expertly sourced salts and spices while you’re there.
- The Pascua Pack – San Diego
Featured Offer: 30% off First Walk Service or Boarding

If you’re in need of someone to walk your pooch, drop in to check on them, or watch them while you’re away from home, the Pascua Pack are the professionals you’re looking for. Take comfort in knowing they’re fully insured, and you’ll be able to GPS track the entire walk to see which trees your pup is smelling. The Pascua Pack also offers photos so you can see how much fun your pet is having.
- Pop Up Picnic Co. – San Diego
Featured Offer: Free Dessert Supplied for Your Next Picnic

The beaches and parks are open and Pop Up Picnic Co. has bookings available. Take the stress out of planning your next picnic and have the professionals at Pop Up Picnic put together the spread. These aren’t just ham and cheese sandwiches on white bread, either. Pop Up Picnic provides a luxury experience with curated design and flavors. They scout the perfect location, set it up with tables, chairs, pillows, lanterns, and more to provide a relaxing ambiance, serve your picnic, and clean everything up when you and your guests are finished so you can “literally walk into the sunset”. Which park or beach are you going to have your next picnic at?
What businesses would you like to see added to the Fun in the City app? Be sure to tell them that Fun in the City has waived all signup and registration fees for new businesses interested in joining the app. It’s a great way to reach the local community and get the word out about what they offer.
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