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I LOVE SAN DIEGO ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‹ the best beaches, coffee & brunch around!

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San Diego *sigh* what a dream come true. Not only is the weather perfect, but this city is full of gorgeous beaches and has such a relaxed atmosphere. People are kind and wonderful too. If youโ€™re visiting make sure to check these spots out โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’• my pe...
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Beaches

These are the best beaches I have found in SD. Most have great (free) parking and are very easy to get to ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ
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Another absolutely stunning beach in SD. Will def be visiting again ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Guide to Pacific Beach Beaches | San Diego
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This is another one of my favorite beaches. This was located in Encinitas. Super easy access to and not many people. Take a coffee and some food and itโ€™s a perfect day ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒบ
Moonlight State Beach
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Wonderful beach ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Guide to Mission Beach Beaches | San Diego
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Probably one of my favorite beaches of ALL TIME ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ they have a little parking lot right in front of the beach thatโ€™s FREE, how awesome is that. And not too crowded for a near weekend day. Check it out
Ocean Beach San Diego CA | Where the Sun Sets on San Diego

Coffee spots

Great little pit stops if youโ€™re looking for a nice iced coffee โ˜•๏ธ
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This place is SO GOOD! The first drink I tried was the snickerdoodle latte and tbh probably the only one I ever will, itโ€™s just too tasty ๐Ÿคค iced is perfect
Better Buzz Coffee
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If youโ€™re on the SDSU campus, this is a perfect spot to grab a coffee. Try the coconut latte. It was perfect ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ toasted coconut flakes in it and all!! ๐Ÿ˜‹
Lightbulb Coffee

Brunch and ice cream

Two of my favorite eats, brunch and ice cream, in one list ๐Ÿ˜
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A cute little ice cream shop on the way to Ocean Beach. Itโ€™s located on the Main Street with lots of other clothing, thrift, record and food shops. Get the caramel apple flavor ๐Ÿ˜‹
Scoops Ocean Beach
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This place is DELICIOUS. I got the salmon hash and my friend got the avocado toast with burrata. Perfect location too and you can sit on the patio ๐ŸŒด
The Cottage Del Mar
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Delightful breakfast ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜I got the cinnamon roll French toast. Comes with cream cheese icing. Thatโ€™s all ๐Ÿ’ฏ
The Best Breakfast in Downtown San Diego
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This ice cream shop has some of the most unique flavors Iโ€™ve ever seen or tasted. Try the olive oil and the coffee nuts. Honestly theyโ€™re all really good ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ
Salt & Straw
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Be prepared for a line here!! Itโ€™s so good. This place has specialty flavors that are award winning. They give you a taste of the whole menu. So unique and so good โ€ผ๏ธ
An's Dry Cleaning
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Oh gosh this place is SO GOOD. I went to the one close to the SDSU campus, super convenient parking which was great ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ the baklava cheesecake and ube pandesal flavors are BOMB. Whatever they make is good tbh
Stella Jean's

Attractions

SD has so much to do and much of it is free or low cost. Check these spots out if itโ€™s your first time ๐Ÿ’ฏ
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A beautiful spot to sit and take your coffee. Every corner is so picturesque. Could sit here all day ๐Ÿ˜
Balboa Park
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This is still in San Diego but as the name implies, itโ€™s its own little island. Just adds to the charm that is SD. Worth a visit for sure ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ
Coronado Visitor Center | Enjoy Coronado Island
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Such a cute spot. Located next to huge hotels in a downtown area. Tons of eating places and nice walking paths by the water ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Seaport Village
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A super poppin spot at night. If youโ€™re looking for fun clubs and bars over the weekend, this is the place to go to. Very fun and entertaining ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Gaslamp Quarter

Lunch

Healthy and fast options ๐Ÿฅ˜
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This place is SO GOOD ๐Ÿ˜‹ especially youโ€™re looking for healthy options. Basically like a chipotle but Mediterranean style. So filling and nutritious and will last you for more than one meal ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝโ€ผ๏ธ
The Halal Shack