Travel Guides
California — San Diego
I’ve been coming to the San Diego area for just about three decades! We stay in Carlsbad, but have spent time exploring San Diego proper, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and more. To keep things simple, every recommendation is rounded up under San Diego!
RESTAURANTS
- Market - Del Mar
- Valentina - Encinitas
- Potato Shack Cafe - Encinitas
- Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
- Millefleurs - Rancho Santa Fe
- The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia
- Jeune et Jolie - Carlsbad Village
- The Mediterranean Room at La Valencia - La Jolla
- The Waverly - Cardiff
- Corner Pizza - Encinitas
- Nectarine Grove - Encinitas
- Jake's - Del Mar
- Brigantine - Del Mar
- Herb & Sea - Encinitas
- Kettner Exchange - San Diego
- The Marine Room - La Jolla
- Piatti - La Jolla
- Juniper & Ivy - San Diego
- The Grill at Torrey Pines - La Jolla
- Herb & Wood - San Diego
- Seneca - San Diego
- Broad Street Dough Co - Encinitas
- JoJo's Creamery - Encinitas
- Din Tai Fung - La Jolla
- Handel's Ice Cream - Carlsbad
THINGS TO DO
- Lido Marina Village
- Carlsbad Farmers Market
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- Aviara Golf Club
- The Mudd House Pottery Class
- Del Mar Horse Races (July)
- Balboa Park
- San Diego County Fair (July)
- Westfield UTC Shopping Center
- Little Italy
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Shopping at Fashion Valley
- Walk Batiquitos Lagoon
