Looking for some family fun things to do in San Diego this summer?
If you live here, or are traveling to San Diego this summer, Bahia Carnaval it is! Set at the beautiful Bahia Hotel on Mission Bay, guests take part in a wonderful night time event, every Thursday night this summer. No need to travel to Brazil to experience the fun, enjoy a delicious Brazilian buffet and dance to some Samba music all while watching the sun set on Bahia’s private beach!
The Atmosphere
I went to the first show of the summer with my family on behalf of the Bahia Hotel. We were greeted with caipirinhas (the kids got lemonade) and immediately seated. The event is set up in the sand overlooking the bay, and as we listened to the live music, people got up to look around and mingle, and even take their shoes off!
The Brazilian Buffet
When the food was ready, we couldn’t wait to eat. The buffet features traditional Brazilian dishes, such as g roasted Churrasco style beef with chimichurri sauce, Feijoada (Pork & Black Bean Stew), Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) and Brazilian Beer Marinated Chicken.
There were delicious salad choices and a whole tray of miniature desserts, including cakes, Brazilian pastries, and Pudim de Laite (Brazilian Flan). Everything was delicious!
Live Entertainment!
When the sun goes down, the tiki torches are lit and the stage comes alive with a live performance, featuring traditional Brazilian costumes, music and dancing! What a treat, I love the upbeat rhythm of samba music. There were male and female dancers in traditional, and super colorful costumes. They did a few numbers and invited the kids onto the stage to dance along with them!
Oh, and if it’s your birthday… you’re getting on that stage and dancing your heart out! The adults were a little shy to come up at first, but they ended up having a great time. Alos, the male dancers gave quite the show, they did a fighting style performance and it was pretty cool!
Watch as the day…
Turns to night…
Carnaval at the Bahia is a Must-See!
We all couldn’t stop staring at the sunset, it was magical. What a great evening, my kids loved the high energy! Be sure to catch Bahia Carnaval, every Thursday night this summer! Check the website for the complete schedule, menus and entertainment. You will LOVE it!
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