Favorite San Diego Events:
Julie- The Del Mar Fair (now known as the San Diego County Fair). It has something for everyone – rides, attractions, and summer concerts!
JC- Fiesta del Sol this weekend. Enjoy live music, food trucks, wine garden, craft beers and family activities at this 2 day FREE event. http://fiestadelsol.net
Cathy- San Diego has a variety of horseshows throughout the year and I try to attend as many as possible.
Favorite Beach:
Julie- I love going to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. It has the coolest, smoothest rocks that wash ashore! I’ve never seen such a variety of colors – prettier than some shells even.
JC- Come surf, swim, and paddleboard at Seaside Reef, Tabletops or Pali’s. This beach has plenty of parking and if the tide is low, the tide pools are a great way to see the beautiful sea life San Diego has to offer.
Cathy- Hard to pick just one but my dogs love when I take them to Del Mar Dog Beach.
Favorite Restaurants:
JC- Market in Del Mar. Chef Carl lends you a truly unique dining and culinary experience. Market offers a great selection of seasonal dishes consisting of fresh, locally grown, hand selected ingredients. There are new menu items offered daily that take advantage of the best produce, seafood and meats available at any given time of the year. I’ve never had a bad meal here and they have an amazing wine
Cathy- Market Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar. Great experience, great food, and they are always offering new dishes so there’s always a reason to go back!
Julie- Rimel’s – they are a family owned business and their food is ‘healthy, all natural and locally grown’ – They have 3 locations on the coast and one at Petco Park so be sure to stop in when you want fresh and delicious!
Favorite Tourist Attraction:
Cathy- The Wild Animal Park is a great spot to see beautiful animals and feel as though you are on a real African Safari.
Julie- We are just a few minutes from the beach, but I love to take a drive east to the mountains. The town of Julian offers beautiful hiking spots, interesting boutiques, and best of all, their famous Julian pies!
JC- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This is a beautiful place to explore the coastline of La Jolla, hike the trails, lagoon and see the local wildlife.
Favorite Downtown Hotspot:
Cathy- The Wild Animal Park is a great spot to see beautiful animals and feel as though you are on a real African Safari.
Julie- Even if the Padres aren’t winning, I love going to Petco Park. There’s something about cheering for your home team surrounded by the buildings of your favorite city that makes you feel like you are part of something amazing.
JC- Craft & Commerce – They have fried chicken, smoked ribs, jalapeño spoon bread, and killer burgers. Plus they have some of the best cocktails in town. Bring earplugs, it can be a bit loud.
Favorite Quotes:
Julie- “Fake it ‘til you make it.” (But don’t tell my boss).
Cathy- “Happiness is a state of mind.”
JC- Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.