Explore Sunny San Diego!

Powerhouse Park @ Del Mar Beach

Juliet's Beach since she was toddler; she has fond memories of playing with her cousins and eating sand. This is also the location where Jack epic-ly failed to surprise Juliet on the day of their proposal. Be warned, the ocean is quite cold this time of year (60F) and a wetsuit will be a necessity.

The Flower Fields

Check out the World Famous Flower Fields in Carlsbad! The prime time to visit these world famous fields is Mid March to Mid April, don't pass up this opportunity while you're in the area. Located next to Legoland and the Carlsbad Premium Outlets the flower fields are in a great location to spend a day with the family.

Breweries

Move aside Portland, San Diego is the microbrew capital of America. Check out this list of some of the finest breweries in San Diego. As of 2019, Vista, CA was listed as 6th (with 10 Breweries) on Food & Wine's list of cities in America with most amount of breweries per 50k people.

Map of Vista Breweries

Nightlife

For our out of town guests, the following locations are your best bet for Nightlife options throughout San Diego -Carlsbad Village-State Street and Carlsbad Blvd are the streets with restaurants and bars. -Encinitas- Intersection of West D Street and the South Coast Highway 101 is the place to checkout. Pina in Encinitas is where Jack and Juliet first met -Del Mar- Intersection of Camino Del Mar and 15th St. Check out Monarch, it's one of our favorite restaurant/bars and down the street from where Juliet grew up. Great outdoor bar setup! -Pacific Beach- Garnet and Grand street by Mission Blvd. Hotspot for young college kids and where Jack lived a decade ago. -Little Italy- Head to the Piazza della Famiglia for the best restaurant scene in San Diego before treating yourself with Salt and Straw icecream for some uniquely flavored desserts. -Gaslamp- Fifth Ave in Downtown, Main nightlife area of San Diego, touristy but fun.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Need your shopping fix? Check out the shops located at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets after you get your fill of Legoland and the Flower Fields.

Windmill Food Hall

Completely renovated in 2019, the Windmill Food Hall is a great spot to grab some food as there is something for everyone. With over 13 food vendors and indoor/outdoor seating this pet friendly establishment is a great place to relax after shopping at the outlets or checking out the Flower Fields.

Bressi Ranch Village Center

A variety of food stops for out of town guests, includes some of Juliet and Jack's favorites, Board and Brew (Sandwich Shop), Mendocino Farms (Healthy Salads), Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Richard Walkers Pancake House (Huge Brunch Menu!) Trader Joes, Bevmo etc.

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido

A large outdoor/indoor San Diego Brewery located in Escondido. Great atmosphere with delicious food and beer. One of the first spots Jack and Juliet visited when dating.

LEGOLAND California

A great amusement park for those with little ones. Located down the road from where Juliet and Jack live. After the kids get tired grab some food from the nearby Windmill Food Hall or take a stroll in the world famous Flower Fields.

Balboa Park

One of Jack's favorite spots in San Diego. Matt (groomsman) and Jack would frequently run through Balboa park after work. Balboa Park is one of the countries largest parks in a major metropolitan area (larger than Central Park). Home to the San Diego Zoo and a plethora of museums such as the Reuben H Fleet Science Center, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Man to name a few. You don't need to purchase a city pass to enjoy walking around this architectural work of art.

San Diego Zoo

World renowned as one of the foremost animal sanctuaries. This famous attraction is free year round for military members, take advantage of this generous offer by checking out Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo in the same day

SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a great stop for kids and adults alike. Stick around until 10min before park closes to check out their fireworks show. Military members get one free ticket to use per year. https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/firework-shows/ https://seaworld.com/san-diego/tickets/military-discount-active/

La Jolla Cove

Want to check out seals and sea lions up close? La Jolla Cove is the place to check out the resident fauna while tourist season is in check. Bring a wetsuit and snokel gear to explore this amazing dive spot while avoiding the summertime crowds.

Old Town San Diego

Old Town is the historic heart of San Diego. Created in 1769, Old Town San Diego was California's first settlement with only a mission and a fort. Old Town, San Diego features acres of Mexican heritage, historical sites, colorful shops, eclectic restaurants, a theater and tons more to explore.

USS Midway Museum

Next door to to the 25' tall "Kissing Sailor" Statue officially known as "Unconditional Surrender", the USS Midway is an ode to soldiers, sailors and marines of a bygone era. With more than 30 restored airplanes and helicopter, the USS Midway Museum is free for Active duty military and children under 5.

Seaport Village

The location of Juliet and Jack's first date, seaport village is host to an assortment of small shops and food vendors. Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, Seaport Village is a great spot to hang out anytime of the day.

Belmont Park

Check out California's oldest wooden roller coasters at Belmont Park located along the beach in Mission Bay. The Giant Dipper was built in 1925 and reaches speeds of 48mph.

Disneyland Park

Disneyland is located in Anaheim CA and is 1-1.5hrs North of Vista, CA. For military members looking to make a family vacation out of their trip to San Diego, they should visit or call San Diego's Navy ITT Office to get discounted tickets to Disneyland and other attractions. Currently, the military promo 3 day hopper pass (For Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park) is $221. https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/programs/c163a387-bd8a-43a0-aeb7-69d9c6a2f60b