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Wednesday, 2 November 2011

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And now, Part 2. So funny that two bloggers living in the same city have so many different answers. That just confirms that there is so much to do and see in this amazing city! Here is Tammy from Lemons, Avocados & the Bay with her San Diego favorites. You can check out part one here!

When I found out that Lara was seeking out bloggers to write about why they love their city I jumped at the chance to tell her why I love San Diego. It's truly an incredible place to live.Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share my love for San Diego with your readers :)

And now without further ado...
I Love My City, San Diego Edition














I've lived in San Diego for about two and a half years. I grew up in Orange County, went to college and grad school in Los Angeles, and then moved down to San Diego to be with the boy. I'm  now convinced that San Diego is the best place to live in Southern California.

























San Diego has lots of great places to eat but some of my favorites are:
1) Buon Appetito in Little Italy for yummy Italian food and a romantic setting. Check out the art galleries and street performers while you're there.
2) Vin de Syrah for a quiet night out with the girls. Syrah is an enchanting wine bar in downtown San Diego that has an incredible Alice in Wonderland feel.

3) Hash Hash a go go in Hillcrest, The Coffee Cup at La Jolla Cove, and The Cottage at La Jolla Cove are some of my favorite brunch spots.  
My favorite boutiques in San Diego are Cecilia Boutique to shop for beautiful clothing/accessorie that are made by local designers, and Mimi & Red for lots of cute and unique clothing. Fashion Valley Mall has a great selection of stores and a great Bloomingdales (my weakness hehe).

A hidden spot in San Diego are the caves of La Jolla. Rent a kayak, take off from La Jolla Shores and head down the coast, and you'll soon reach these beautiful caves.


When I have visitors, three places I insist on taking them are:
1) Balboa Park for the beautiful grounds, museums, hiking trails, outdoor concerts at the amphitheater, plays at the Old Globe, and the San Diego Zoo. 

2) La Jolla Cove for the beautiful beaches and to see the seals, go snorkeling and kayaking. There are some great restaurants and boutique here too.


3) Coronado Island to see the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado, incredible beaches, little restaurants, boutiques, and cozy small town feel

If I have free day in the city I would wake up earlier than most people think is acceptable, and head to the beach for a relaxing yoga session. I'do some window shopping around the up and coming neighborhood Southpark, and then meet Nadav at the Port of San Diego. We'd walk around the harbor and have a late lunch and drinks at C-Level.

One neighborhood I'd love to live in is Hillcrest. Hillcrest has so many great restaurants and boutiques, you can walk almost everywhere (which isn't the norm in Southern California), and the people watching is oh so good.
My favorite season in the city is summer because the weather is ideal for all outdoor and beach activities.

My favorite things about San Diego are its natural beauty and the active lifestyle I can lead here. I love to spend my time hanging out at the beach, riding my bike down the boardwalk, kayaking with the boy, hiking, and taking outdoor exercise classes.



































































In 3 words I would describe San Diego as America's Finest City. 

Although I really really really love San Diego if I could move anywhere else tomorrow.... I would maybe move to Maui with the boy for a year, tops. Honestly though, I really wouldn't want to live anywhere but San Diego?! Maybe that's a cop out answer, but now that I live here I can't imagine living anywhere else. :) And as Ron Burgundy would say, stay classy San Diego. 

And just a note to anyone who is interested and lives in the Southern California area,
on November 13 I will be hosting the San Diego/SoCal Blogger Meetup with these lovely ladies:
Olivia of Olivia.Dee
We would love it if you could join us, and we already have some amazing sponsors lined up that will be donating raffle prizes, goody bags, and sweets! :)

Comment on click on the button right below to learn more and then comment.

So much San Diego love today! Thanks for sharing. 

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