Things To Do

San Diego Zoo

One of our favorite places to visit!

SeaWorld San Diego

Always a cool spot to take the family if you have kids and want a fun daytime adventure!

Balboa Park

A classic San Diego destination perfect for strolling, with beautiful gardens and iconic museums like the Science Museum, Japanese Friendship Garden, and Natural History Museum.

Birch Aquarium

LEGOLAND California

Always a cool spot to take the family if you have kids and want a fun daytime adventure!

Batiquitos Trail

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)

Carlsbad Village

A walkable beach town with great restaurants, bars, and shopping!

The Forum Carlsbad

Fun outdoor shopping mall with restaurant and Jimbo's Naturally grocery store!

Fish 101

San Diego Botanic Garden

Moonlight Beach

Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens

A gorgeous garden sitting atop the Encinitas beach cliffs with breathtaking ocean views. One of Kate's favorite spots to relax and soak it all in. It’s right at the end of Encinitas MainStreet on the 101. MainStreet is also a fun beach town to walk through with great restaurants and shopping. 215 W. K Street (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) Open Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Closed Monday

Prager Brothers Artisan Bread

Favorite bakery for fresh made bread, pastries, baked goods, and sandwiches!

URBN Encinitas

Our favorite pizza place!

Cedros Collective Mall

Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach is a small, walkable street near Fletcher Cove Beach, filled with coffee shops, art studios, restaurants, Carruth Winery, Culture Brewing Co., the Belly Up music venue, local shops, and a Sunday farmers market.

Powerhouse Park

The beach where we got engaged, and the beach Kate grew up going to!

One Paseo Outdoor Shopping

Fun outdoor mall warm and welcoming for families filled with restaurants and shops!

Torrey Pines State Beach

Some of our favorite hiking trails!