(Oakley top, Forever21 skirt, Steve Madden booties)
We stayed in the Gas Lamp District in downtown San Diego and this area is full of everything you need in one spot. We had lunch at this cool place called Chocolat a cremerie located at the heart of the Gas Lamp Quarter on 5th Avenue.I had a turkey panini served on a flatbread with a nutella & almond crepe for dessert that was so so good. There are many excellent places to eat in this area and since I was craving spaghetti for so long, it made sense to eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory where the Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread with a side of marinara and the Manager's Favorite with Mizirthra Cheese & Brown Butter and Rich Meat Sauce with a side of meatballs and a glass of white wine is a MUST!
(oakley backless top, forever21 skirt, steve madden booties, ferragamo bag)
We then checked out the Altitude Skybar at the Marriott right across the street and this place is amazing with stunning views overlooking the ocean, the downtown skyline and the PETCO BallPark from atop.
We ended the night with dessert up the street at Ghiradelli and got a hot fudge sundae to complete the our trip. God my food consumption on this vacation was insane...
(le grande marquet cardigan, target bandeau top, forever21 shorts, urban hat, therapy sunglasses, havaiana slippers)
Another cool thing to do in San Diego is bicycle across the boardwalk and watch the sunset. We rented our cruisers for only $7 for an hour and it's a real fun way to enjoy what San Diego has to offer. I loved everything about my bike from the pink color to the basket and I felt right at ease strolling through and enjoying the scenery.
(target bikini, urban outfitters hat)
Mission Beach is a favorite spot for locals attracting a young crowd as we came here in time for Spring Break. The weather was warm and this spot is everything you'd expect from a Southern California beach with volleyball players, rollerbladers, bicyclists, skateboarders and a seaside amusement park.
What I take to the beach:
- my 88 tees Beach Towel
- Magazines (that are an easy read and that I don't care getting sand in)
- Sunblock- Neutrogena is my fav.
- my Havaiana Flip Flops
- Chips & Snacks- Lays BBQ.. yum.
- Bottled Water
- Camera
- an iPod
- my fun Hat
- Beach Bag
- my Purse that carries my wallet, iPhone, makeup, etc.
(urban outfitters hat, therapy sunglasses, le grande marquet cardigan, target bandeau top, forever21 shorts, adidas bowling bag)
A drive that's less than 2 hours away from LA, I couldn't pass up the chance to see San Diego for the very first time in my life. I've heard nothing but great things about this city and not only was the trip here smooth and quick, it was very relaxing and scenic and if only we had more days to scope out this sunny destination in full detail it would've been sweet. However, we did make the most out of it and I would definitely come back and see it again.
