San Diego From A Local's Perspective
San Diego is my home. This is a compilation of my recommendations on how to experience it, as well as others' tips for whenever I return...
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Great place for lunch or dinner in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego
If you want to eat food that is grown in San Diego county, come eat at The Linkery. They make all their own sausage right there in the restaurant, so if you love meat- this is a place for you.
Don't worry, there are menu options for those that...
California-Mexican style breakfast in San Diego
My husband and I enjoy good food, and The Mission for breakfast is a favorite. There are three locations and this one in the photo is on University Ave. We haven't been here for lunch yet.
I've tried just about everything on the menu. There's...
One Brewery to Watch
This April, Stone Brewing Co., San Diego’s largest craft brewery, will open a restaurant in a former navy mess hall. Guests can look forward to duck tacos dressed in Levitation Ale barbecue sauce as well as glasses of hoppy Arrogant Bastard Ale.
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George's at the Cove: A million dollar view and delectable fish tacos
George's is famous for two things. A stunning view and some of the best fish tacos around. There are multiple parts to George's: a rooftop dining experience, a fun bar with equally good views as well as an exceptional fine dining experience...
World famous Balboa Park
What fascinates me the most is that Balboa Park was built as a series of temporary structures during the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. And they are still standing today. The structures have been...
Boutique for locally made skincare products & handmade jewelry
This is my favorite shop in the San Diego community of Little Italy. Regina DiSilvestro is a chemist and herbalist and has created a line of skin and hair care products.
Everything is made and packaged right there in the back of the shop. They...
Searsucker San Diego
A very cool Top Chef owned dining experience in San Diego's Gaslamp district. Whether you are stopping by for a drink and small bites or decide to try out the entrees, you will not be disappointed. Besides sensational food, the design aesthetics...
Black's Beach
There's a legal, staircase, way down to Black's Beach in San Diego. Then, there's the billy goat way surfers who are in a hurry use. Don't try this if you're visiting, but don't miss Black's Beach either
Batiquitos Lagoon
Batiquitos (baa-ti-keetos) Lagoon is a coastal wetland north of San Diego between the cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas. It is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the southern California coast of the United States and is loaded with shore...
Multi-use Beach
S. Ponto Beach is a big favorite with local residents. (The annual surf clinic for the blind and sight-impaired (with nearly 100 surfer-assistant volunteers from the Swami’s Surfing Association and San Diego Surf Academy) is held mid-Sept every...
La Jolla Seal Colony
On our 2 week trip across California, we stopped off at "The Casa Beach" to check out the renowned La Jolla seal colony. It's very interesting to encounter a wild seal colony after having just driven through one of La Jolla's high end shopping...
Lunch stop after a long hike
If you're looking for a chill place to enjoy a glass of wine and a gourmet pizza, the Park Blvd Wine & Pizza bar is the perfect stop! My husband and I enjoy coming here after a long hike.
Pictured here is a glass of pinot with an organic apple,...
Looking for breakfast?
The Fig Tree Cafe, located in the eclectic historic community of Hillcrest in
San Diego, is one of my favorite places to start a relaxing weekend. They have a great menu of homemade items and you definitely have to try the in house made rosemary...
Great food in a cozy, Old World atmosphere
This is a hidden gem, tucked away near some other shops on 30th St. in San Diego. I love the warm ambiance and the friendly service. The food is really good, I love the salmon with artichoke barigoule and the arugula salad. The chocolate bread...
Padres Game In San Diego
I got free tickets to go to the Padres vs. Arizona Diamond backs game and although the home team (Padres), lost it was super exciting and you can really feel the San Diego pride all through the benches. :) I took my grandma an she was dancing...
