Lauren & Matthew
Things To Do
Farmer & The Seahorse
Great spot for Brunch & Lunch just 0.5 miles away from the Lodge @ Torrey Pines. Rustic-chic decor, patio seating & locally sourced. Reservations are recommended and can be booked on their website: https://farmerandtheseahorse.com/
Del Mar Dog Beach
Beautiful Beach to walk on. Soft Sand. Dog Friendly.
One Paseo
Great outdoor modern mall with small shops, brewery, restaurants, and more!
La Jolla Cove
Beautiful beach right in the heart of La Jolla with seal watching and more!
la Jolla Shores Beach
Another beautiful beach in La Jolla to do Kayaking.
Encinitas
Encinitas is a charming beach town just north of Del Mar & Solana Beach. Great restaurants, shops, & surf.
Westfield UTC
Perfect destination for shopping conducting any last minute shopping for the event or yourself. There are plenty of shops, a movie theatre, an ice rink, restaurants, bars and even a hidden speak-easy (check out Raised by Wolves…reservations recommended).
Barrio Logan
Checkout Barrio Logan, an authentic Hispanic district just outside of Downtown where you can explore a number of Art Galleries, watch classic cars parade and consume some of the best tacos in San Diego at ¡SALUD TACOS!. Our favourite menu items at Salud are the Al Pastor tacos, Hooch Horchata and the Ice Cream and Churros…but you can’t go wrong!
SeaWorld San Diego
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Saturday Activity, the one-of-a-kind SeaWorld is a world renown Marine Zoo and Theme Park. The park offers Marine attractions, rollercoasters and fireworks at night.
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is probably as good as it gets for a Zoo experience. It is a massive zoo that will take an entire day at hyper speed to see the everything the whole park has to offer, but San Diego is about taking things slow so that you can really take in the many amazing attractions that make up the entire Animal Kingdom.
Little Italy
Little Italy is a happening place whether day or night. This neighbourhood resonates with young professionals and a more mature scene than that of Downtown’s 6th Street for active nightlife seekers. There are many wineries, restaurants, shops and San Diego’s best Farmers Market open Saturday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. After pursuing the Market, checkout Waterfront Bar (San Diego’s oldest tavern) and grab some of their delicious sliders or head down through Waterfront Park to the boardwalk and stop by the marina and enjoy roof top cocktail at Topsail (located directly above The Brigantine).
University Heights
Checkout University Heights for a small downtown vibe with good restaurants and bars. This neighborhood is more relaxed. This is a great part of town to grab brunch and a coffee at Maraki. Bahn Thai is one of San Diego’s premiere Thai restaurants, not for its ambiance, but it amazing flavours and the best Chili Oil on the face of the planet…no seriously, grab a jar or 3 jars before you leave town.
The Gaslamp - Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego offers a number of activities and is tailored for the out-of-town visitors to America’s Finest City. The San Diego Convention Center (home of the world famous Comic-con) and the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park reside in this area. 6th Avenue is a lively during the day and is littered with bars and restaurants…starting around 9 PM the street transforms into a mess of crowds seeking to cut loose at one of the dozen of night clubs. Disclaimer, it gets pretty wild downtown at night so if you’re looking for something lively but a little more mature, head over to Little Italy.
North Park
North Park has been up-and-coming area for the past decade now and is a central neighborhood that offers a number of breweries and restaurants. We enjoy calling it the ‘Hipsterhood’ branded by the trendy, yet edgy residents attracted to live in North Park. It is home to the North Park Observatory where you can catch Jake Scott perform live Saturday, October 15th. Head over to 7 Grand for San Diego’s coolest Whiskey bar, don’t miss the back room that will be located just past the rotating live band performing on weekend.
Hillcrest
Hillcrest is analogous to San Francisco’s Castro District and is home to the LGBTQ+ movement in San Diego. In July, people from around the world migrate here to participate in the PRIDE parade. Like the Castro, there are many note-worthy eateries here. Try Tajima for some of the best Japanese Ramen we’ve ever had…more specifically the Spicy Sesame Ramen adding Pork Chasue. Make sure to bring an open mind and open heart, because this neighborhood is all about love and acceptance.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains 16 museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo. Fun fact, Balboa Park is larger than the Central Park of New York, so it goes without saying that there is plenty to explore here.
Pacific Beach / Mission Beach
Pacific Beach could represent the image of Californian’s to non-natives…Think the Beach Boys meets Bay Watch. Home to yogis, surfers and skateboarders, Pacific Beach has attracted a youthful crowd ready to catch some sun, waves and mingle with other singles in the sport of day and night bar hopping. But Pacific Beach isn’t all party-hardy, it has a tight nit community of those dedicated to living health and engage in the spiritual practice of yoga. It is worth a stroll or a lounge on the beach during the day for any age group. Work your way South on the Boardwalk to Mission Beach and stop by Belmont Park Amusement park for family friendly games, shopping and rides, including a miniature version of Santa Cruz’s Great Dipper wooden rollercoaster. Fun fact, Matt lived here for 2 years at which point he met Lauren, so it holds a dear place in our hearts and life story.
Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs & Point Loma
Ocean Beach is the antithesis of more clean-cut character of Pacific Beach. OB also boasts a surfer vibe, but it’s a little more ‘far out’ in this hippy-hood, which seems to be holding onto a more 70s free-love movement than it’s neighboring beaches to the North. Head further Southeast and you’ll find yourself in Point Loma. A beautiful area where iconic scenes from Topgun were captured. Checkout Liberty Station to see a military base converted into a gallery of restaurants. Catch some live music at Humphrey’s by the Bay, an open-air concert hall located at the edge of one of San Diego’s largest marinas.