I spent seven amazing years living in California, and whether you’re visiting or just moved here, I’ve put together a carefully curated list of my absolute favorite spots — from the best places to eat and shop, to hidden gems for snacks and everythin...
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Foodie Menu 🤤
Beach Spots
Dessert Galore!
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Foodie Menu 🤤
Some of the best food I have ever eaten in beautiful San Diego, CA.
This is home for me. I went here for my wedding anniversary with my husband. All the meat you can eat! Delicious drinks and side 🤤. Such a beautiful and upscale restaurant that you got to go to.
San Diego, California
Best place HANDS DOWN for some good ole' southern food! Highly recommend!
Louisiana Charlie's | Best Creole food in San Diego, CA | Creole food near me
If you see this spot, you know what's up! Burgers are huge and always on point! I miss this place. 10/10
Hodad's Downtown Location - Central San Diego, San Diego, CA
Went here for my birthday and it was fantastic! They have amazing portion sizes. SO much you can take half your plate home for leftovers. I was so full! It was still do delicious.
Breakfast Republic
Do not walk… RUN to the Taco Stand! NOW!
The Taco Stand - Authentic Mexican Tacos Across America
Beach Spots
Best beaches to go to.
My absolute beach in San Diego. Beautiful board walk with many places to stop and eat. My favorite beach for sunsets and overall just a great time. Definitely check it out!
Guide to Pacific Beach Beaches | San Diego
The beach sand sparkles gold shimmer. 😍
Coronado Beach
This beach stay lit all the time! Love the board walk and the life of the party vibes it gives.
Guide to Mission Beach Beaches | San Diego
Dessert Galore!
If you got a sweet tooth, this is the one for you!
Best ice cream sandwiches EVER!!!!! OMG!! This was my favorite dessert spot in Pacific Beach. After a long day, taking a drive to get this was worth it!
Pacific Beach - The Baked Bear
ICE CREAM! So many different flavors for shakes, cones, and banana splits. Late night trips here were the best!
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - Cali Cream
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Best shops I have spent my hard earned coin lol.
This was my favorite outside mall and it was the first one I visited whenever I came to San Diego. It got ALL the stores from expensive to less expensive 😂. I could do all my shopping and walking outside in the beautiful weather. A must see!
Fashion Valley
This is that boogie mall! It had all things fancy and shiny. I loved the food court and the cute furniture stores. A lot to see there.
The Mall at University Town Center | Sarasota's Premier Shopping and ...
So many beautiful trinket stores and shops. There would be many activities and events. There was never a dull moment. It was great! Such a fun little area to be in.