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SD, North County Fav’s
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items Local gem’s I highly recommend stopping by when in San Diego or North County CA. Sharing places to eat, activities to do and one stop shops for all your beauty needs!
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Wholesome Food with a Vibe
Local Beauty Spots
Outdoor Activities for The Kiddos
Local Resorts Worth The Stay
Wholesome Food with a Vibe
Sharing some of our fav local spots that offer either incredible ambience, epic food or service!
I wish this coffee shop existed when my littles were small… a true haven for new moms. The coffee is amazing and they have an onsite daycare and nail salon so you can actually have a moment to relax while your little ones are safe in a beautiful play...
Coffee Shop at the Lullabar | Carlsbad's Coolest Café
Such a cute gem close to the mall. The food is fresh and very ingredient conscious. Perfect spot to meet with your gal pals and catch up. The staff is also beyond friendly.
Aura Gardens - Carlsbad, CA
Hear me out. If you want to experience the best ceviche of your life…. This is it. The first time we went we ordered it as an appetizer and all agreed if we came back that we would just order it as our main entree every time. We seriously cannot even...
Viewpoint Brewing
Eureka is a def one of our favs. They have amazing burgers and tons of gluten free options which is a win for us. Our go to in the Fresno Fig Burger. Def a place to check out while in Vista, CA!
Carlsbad | Eureka! Restaurants
If you want to experience REAL delicious Mexican food, this is your spot. They hand-make their tortillas from scratch on the spot and their hot sauce is made fresh from whole ingredients. My kids love their Mulitas, (basically a quesadilla with meat)...
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos
This spot is beautifully decorated and located in the heart of North City San Marcos. They offer pure ingredients and delicious bowls, smoothies, wraps and tons of gluten free options. The Peruvian bowl is soooo yummy. It’s one of our local healthy f...
A Lo Fresco
Hell’s Kitchen located in the Harrahs Casino Resort is one of our go to spots. The Beef Wellington and Lobster Risotto are our fav’s. We normally book a night getaway and enjoy a day on the lazy River with the kiddos. They normally run really great s...
Hell's Kitchen
This Brewery is a little hidden gem featuring award winning beers. It’s small and definitely centered around DD enthusiasts. It’s a local hub-spot for gamers but if you can see past that, (if it’s not your thing), def recommend their delicious beers!
BattleMage Brewing Company
CTZN located in Solana Beach is a beautiful spot close to the beach. Their Paella is a local fav but make sure to order it right away as it takes about 45 mins to prepare. If you are planning to go on a weekend, I would def make a reservation in adva...
CTZN
If you want to be treated like royalty, Steak 48 is it. The service is expectable. We came to celebrate our 10 yr wedding anniversary and remember thinking we should park far away because the valet was filled with all insanely fancy cars 😂. The food...
Steak 48 Del Mar
Prado is a local gem. If you are visiting the Balboa Museums or SD Zoo, I highly recommend making reservations for lunch or dinner at Prado. Their Strawberry Arugala Salad with the add on fillet Mignon is our fav along with their Sangria and Black Be...
The Prado at Balboa Park: Home
Local Beauty Spots
If you have been looking into Tox or Filler, I highly recommend consulting with Emely. At 35 I was desperate to not look so tired and angry anymore. I didn’t feel angry, but my face had lost a lot of volume after loosing 20 lbs and it sorta gave me a...
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If you are looking for a place that offers affordable facials, waxing, microdermabrasions, peels, blow outs and pedicures, PIC is your spot. They offer incredibly affordable services while using all the high end professional products that salons are ...
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
4 moons is a small haven for people who want a true restorative experience. From deep tissue to Buccal Sculpt and Tarot reading, and beyond. This spa is truly a great spot to completely charge from the inside out.
Four Moons Spa
Outdoor Activities for The Kiddos
While in North County, you must make a stop at our local Safari Park. You would never imagine this little haven to be located in the middle of Escondido but yet there it is. Weekends are packed but if you can stop by midweek early in the morning, it ...
San Diego Zoo Safari Park | Home page
The San Diego Zoo is world renowned for a reason. The landscape and grounds are as enjoyable as the animals. Each animal exhibit is carefully curated to be fully immersive. We took our kids weekly while little tots and honestly it was a therapeutic e...
San Diego Zoo | Home
This Botanical Garden in Encinitas is a gorgeous place to visit with the kiddos. They have a beautiful playground made to look like it’s built into a tree, giant chalkboards and nature based play area. There are many beautiful shaded paths to choose ...
San Diego Botanic Garden | Encinitas, California
The Children’s Museum is a wonderful way to spend a day in downtown SD. There are so many interactive activities for the kids so def set aside a 1/2 day to enjoy it all. One of our favorite family activities is to taking the Coaster from Solana Beach...
The New Children's Museum | Think, Play, Create
Local Resorts Worth The Stay
Local stays in San Diego WORTH the hype. From family friendly to restorative, these locations will ensure YOU get the most out of your stay while visiting.
Omni is such a great option to stay while visiting. You are 10 mins from several beaches and the resort offers several pools, a water slide and restaurants. It’s close to so many kids activities as well. Also, their spa is amazing and so worth wild t...
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa