Came here on a weekday in the fall because we wanted to ride the funicular while in town. As we…read moreexpected, all of the rides were closed, but to our surprise they still had some food and drink options open! We enjoyed walking around the mountaintop and taking in all the spectacular views of San Sebastian and the coast. We also enjoyed getting some spritzes at the bar and sipping on them with the ultimate view. Without the rides it's not a place you'll spend too much time, but still worth the visit for the views and a ride on the historic funicular. Would love to come back and go on some rides in the future.

Inexpensive and can't-miss tourist attraction! The funicular takes you to the top quickly, and the…read moreview at the top is incredible. Plus, if you want a glass of wine while you wait for the amazing sunset, it's super inexpensive. Yes, pleaseeee!

I have been taking my 5.5 yo daughter to the swimming lessons for 2 weeks. They do swimming lessons…read more(group and individual), beach camp for kids and surfing lessons. My review is for the swimming lessons. The good: If you miss a day (or more) the staff is always helpful to reschedule an other time or an other day on weekends. In 2011, the swimming teacher is/was Pierre. He has a great contact with kids. We liked his way of teaching swimming and my daughter is now completely autonomous in a pool. She can even do back stroke. Next year we are taking our youngest daughter (she is too young this year). In 2011, the staff is Nicolas (pool and beach camp) and Aurore (surfing). They are both very friendly and helpful. Swimming lessons start at 4 yo. Surfing lessons start at 6 yo. If you take a 10-day program you will get a discount. Start with 5-day program and if you like it the staff will apply the discount on the 2nd week. The not so good: The pool water is a bit cold. But they provide kids wetsuits (shorty). Summer 2011 was a bit rainy and cold, so I would guess pool water temp is usually warmer. The bad: None I can think of.

This small aquarium and museum is a great place to break up a day. Not far from the Rocher de la…read moreVierge, you can enjoy the view of the water while also checking out the seals. The museum portion gives you a glimpse of Biarritz past. My sons loved it! As stated it is small but well worth a trip!

From the owner: "Plus vrai que nature" Le Musée de la Mer a été inauguré le 7 juillet 1935. Dépassé techniquement…read moreet usé par l'environnement corrosif, il a été rénové en 1992. Il conserve ainsi son originalité architecturale tout en étant doté d'équipements modernes. Il abrite aujourd'hui plus de 150 espèces de poissons et invertébrés du Golfe de Gascogne, un bassin des phoques à vision subaquatique, une grotte des squales et différentes collections de cétacés et d'oiseaux. Enfin l'aspect scientifique n'est pas négligé (océanographie, ethnographie, météorologie, géologie). Au programme : animation autour du repas des phoques (repas tous les jours à 10h30 et 17h) sur la terrasse du Musée de la Mer de Biarritz (dont la vue panoramique exceptionnelle ! ), aquariums, grotte des requins, salle des Cétacés, techniques de pêches, expositions temporaires, galerie ornithologique, animations pédagogiques et visites thématiques...

If you only have time for a couple of things in San Sebastian, I highly recommend this boat tour!…read moreThe owner was a professional chef and the food is beautifully plated and selected. Let them know in advance if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. They have a recorded boat tour in several languages, which was professionally done by an historian. You will learn so much in such a beautiful relaxing day! And the owners know so much about their area and help along the way. They were so kind and let my 10 year old son stand in the captain's chair. He had the best time. After a month of being in Europe, two days that were his favorite. This was one of them. There is only room for a max of 12 people, so consider this a semi private yacht experience. Very clean, very well done. Great value for money.