Local Favorites
Here is a list of some of our favorite things to do in the area (and things we’ve always wanted to do!)
Vallarta Express Mexican Eatery
2952 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The ultimate UCSD late night Mexican food eatery (carne asada fries are highly recommended)
Phil's BBQ
40830 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591
The most famous BBQ place in San Diego (the awards speak for themselves)
Briar Rose Winery
41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula, CA 92592
A cute family-owned winery with fairytale-like gardens and cottages. (Jennifer has always wanted to go here, so if anyone does go, please let her know how it is.)
Carlsbad Flower Fields and Carlsbad Premium Outlets
2666 Flower Fields Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010
This is the place where Manué and Jennifer used to meet in Freshman year since it was “halfway” between OC and SD (Jennifer was getting the better deal here lol)
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Little mini Lego cities. Amazingly themed rides. The best apple fries ever. What more do you need?
San Diego Botanic Garden
Ecke Ranch Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
Jennifer and Manué just visited here for the first time last August, but were charmed by its beauty.
The Beach!
Just drive west and stop when you hit water
For all the days along the way