A Welcoming Coastal Cafe by the La Jolla Cove
What appears like a charming coastal home is, in fact, a casual and cozy brunch destination with something on the menu for everybody. Priding themselves on fresh ingredients and vegan options, Blue Whale’s menu brings a new creative culinary perspective.
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Returns For Its 16th Year, Here Is What To Do
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) is set to return to downtown La Jolla on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2024. This vibrant event will feature renowned art, regional and international wines, craft beers, spirits, and activities for the whole family!
San Diego BBQ Spot Excels with Creative & Unique Desert Flavors
San Diego BBQ has never been better and one of the most unique and creative ones is Chef Drew Bent’s, Papalo, located right in the heart of downtown La Mesa. We spent the afternoon with Chef Drew learning, and sampling his creative take on a new style here is what we learned.
Valle De Guadalupe Wellness Resort Guide
Valle de Guadalupe, less than two hours from San Diego in Baja California is where it's at for wine lovers and folks looking for a chill getaway.
Drifting Away in Margaritaville San Diego
Tucked away in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, The Margaritaville San Diego is a bustling island vibe filled hotel with all of the charm and cocktails you could ever need. From luxurious rooms, rooftop pools and bars, and a solid restaurant street side, The Margaritaville is a one stop shop for locals and tourists to get in the Island spirit!
3 New Years Eve Spots in San Diego
New Years Eve in San Diego can be an incredibly amazing time! From bars, parties, and so many great restaurants it can be hard to choose how best to enjoy this great night. Here are some of our recommendations of where to go and how best to enjoy a New Years Eve in San Diego!
Winter Wonders in Anaheim
Winter is in full swing in Anaheim! from retro Christmas hotels, festive cocktail bars, tree lightings, and so many lights, Anaheim is a city filled to the brim with holiday spirit! We spent the weekend enjoying a selection of winter themed activities in Anaheim and have some recommendations for your next trip!
Staying in Historic Oceanside Hotel
Built in the 1880’s as the towns first hardware store, this building has seen Oceanside turn into a bustling, unique and exciting community of San Diego County! We stayed the weekend at The Brick and explored the five unique food and drink concepts all underneath The Brick’s historic roof!
A Foodies Guide to Carlsbad
Oh Carlsbad, this northern community less than an hour from Downtown San Diego has our heart. With tiny boutique shops, solid breweries and wine bars, Michelin star restaurants and unique activities, this beachside community is the gem of San Diego! We have been visiting Carlsbad for years, so when we put our minds together to come up with an all inclusive list of our favorites we knew we had our work cut out for us!
SoCal’s Hidden Gem Guide: Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a stunning coastal destination just a short drive from San Diego! Sitting along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway, this adorable beach town offers everything you’re looking for in a weekend getaway. Some even say it’s San Diego’s sister city!
FALLin' for Anaheim
As the seasons change, a subtle transformation sweeps across Southern California, bringing with it a distinct charm that captivates locals and visitors alike. The weather starts to cool down, the colors subtly change, and you may consider venturing more inland — maybe take the kids somewhere fun for the weekend? Well, if you're looking for a fall weekend getaway, Anaheim, CA has everything you might be looking for. From spooky theme parks, Dia de los Muertos dinners, haunted tours, and great accommodations , you truly can’t go wrong!
La Mesa Oktoberfest - How To Enjoy!
Since 1973, the La Mesa Oktoberfest has been attracting Oktoberfest revelers from across Southern California for 3 days of festive live music, and steins filled to the brim with German & Craft beer, Here is how best to enjoy the festival safely!
2023 San Diego Restaurant Week Guide
San Diego Restaurant Week is officially kicking off their 8-day culinary celebration from Sunday, September 24th to Sunday, October 1st! With over 100 restaurants offering diverse multi-course menus starting at just $20, San Diego Restaurant Week has it all!
Transit - Friendly San Diego Restaurant Week Spots We Love!
San Diego Restaurant Week is almost here! Time to head out on the town and enjoy some of the over 100 restaurants participating in San Diego County! From the South Bay to Oceanside, there are some absolutely incredible spots to visit! As this is a very busy time for restaurants it’s best to take the San Diego MTS to alleviate traffic, and make sure you get to your reservation on time! Here are 23 incredible restaurants that are close to transit stops as well as one of our favorites and how we enjoyed it!
San Diego County’s Oyster and Mussel Aquafarm Making Waves With Sustainability Practices
Did you know about the Carlsbad Aquafarm? This sustainable farm at the Agua Hediona Lagoon is by far the most unique farm in San Diego! Come with us on a sustainable seafood tasting!
How To Get Discounted Rates to the Del Mar Races!
An essential San Diego tradition, Del Mar horse racing has captivated San Diegians for over 86 years. A day at the races is known for glitz and glam paired with stunning ocean views! Now with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) new Pony Express program a day at the races is as easy as ever to enjoy!
How to Enjoy a Summer in Anaheim!
From thrilling theme parks, unique decadent desserts, themed craft beer bars, sizzling steakhouse and rooftop bars perfect for watching fireworks, Anaheim is our favorite spot for a quick weekend away from San Diego! We spent the weekend in Anaheim sampling a few familiar spots and some new ones. As usual, it was a blast and we have a few recommendations for how you should enjoy your time in Anaheim.
San Diego’s Three Michelin Star Restaurant, Addison, A Dining Experience Like No Other
Addison is a story about a chefs’ goal to ascend into the stars. Chef William Bradley arrived at Addison in 2006, after a slew of high profile chef positions in Scottsdale. He took charge in transforming the dining experience into a machine, determined to be the best. After 16 years, The Michelin Guide has proclaimed that Addison represents the best with their elusive, and well deserved, three stars.
A Local’s Walking Tour to Oceanside’s Food Scene
From the beautiful beach, chef driven restaurants, cozy cafes, amazing seafood and a laid back causal attitude, Oceanside is a town packed to the gills with hidden gems that only a local would know about.
As San Diego’s Most Iconic Restaurant Gets an Upgrade, The Bar is The Real Winner
Ahh Mister A’s, a bastion of class and decadence for over 60 year. You’ve likely heard about it, probably seen someone post about their unmatched 180 degree view, but have you ever been?