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San Diego Tried & True!
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items I took a work trip to San Diego, CA, and I HAVE to share my experience from packing to the plane home!! 🌴 ☀️
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Prep & Packing
Fits
Good Eats
Activities & Services
Prep & Packing
This fit SO much more than i thought it would!! I only needed this and a backpack for 4 whole days and outfit changes (plus like 20 shoes lol)
Amazon Basics Carry-On Luggage 21”
I got mine (in purple) from target in 2024 and let me tell yall, this bag was MADE FOR OVERPACKERS!!!! I’m always taking stuff on trips “just in case” and this bag plus the Amazon carry on ensure that I can do so with ease. The laptop pocket is perfe...
Embark Jartop Elite Backpack
This is a waterproof bags so spills are a non issue. This fits perfectly into my purple backpack! I also love that it hangs so I can live out of it during my trip, instead of unpacking. It’s very good quality too.
BAFAMYE Hanging Toiletry Bag Travel Bag
I have the green/teal color (they were out of purple/pink😢). These has NEVER leaked but they are also SUPER DIFFICULT TO OPEN!!! My boyfriend always has to open them for me with all his strength. Idk how they’re made but you definitely don’t have to...
Equate 1 oz Plastic Travel Jar
I’ve had these for a while now and they’ve held up pretty good tbh! The only issue I have is one of the plastic lids are starting to break off. I think if i buy new ones, I’d look for one with a different lid style.
Owlyee 3.4 oz Travel Bottles
I needed one more bottle for mouth wash & so I got this as well (and i DID get pink 😛)!! No leaks, easy to open, and it’s the same size as my other which came in a set.
Equate 3 oz Plastic Flip Top Travel Bottle
Fits
This is probably my favorite jumpsuit that I own. I’ve worn it multiple times since this trip and it always hits. The color is bomb, the fit is gorgeous, and the material is SOFT. Only 2 downsides: it is a little long and unless I wear heels, it drag...
Fashion Nova On Point Copper Jumpsuit
These are super flattering and silkier than you’d expect for the price. The pockets are a good size too. This is the perfect mix of comfort, style, and professionalism. I felt very girl-boss in this!
BTFBM Maroon High Waisted Wide Leg Dress Pants
I actually purchased mine with OG tags from Goodwill for $6!!!! Such a great find tbh. I wish it had pockets, but aside from that, this blazer is so stretchy, comfy, and feminine. Corporate Barbie vibes on 10
Fashion Nova Fresh Start Pink Blazer
I paired this with the red slacks! They were super comfortable & only had 2 snaps so they were easy to put on/take off in the restroom!! The soft material also had a slimming effect😛
No Boundaries Cotton Jersey T-shirt Bodysuit
I was gifted this bag for my 23rd birthday and it was definitely worth my mom’s money lol! This was perfect for my iPad, iPhone, charger, portable charger, notebook, pens, medications, lipgloss, and anything else i wanted to haul to the conference ev...
Coach Bow Print Gallery Tote Bag
I thrifted my romper, however this is the closest match I could find and it is affordable! I paired my romper with the pink blazer. It was giving corporate comfy Barbie.
Spaghetti Strap Wide Leg Flowy Romper
This was SO cute, however, it was too small for me! There wasn’t an option to choose a size when ordering, so I used a saw to make it adjustable.
Wakeys Gold Hand to Ring Chain Bracelet
This reusable hair jewelry makes any outfit look elevated! I can accessorize without feeling overstimulated from jewelery on my body!
CPOXITI Gold Hair Jewelry
Good Eats
This is the hotel where the conference was held. I am putting this under “Good Eats” since they catered alot of our meals. I am not going to lie, the food was not my favorite, however it was decent. The event was so so nice and felt very high end! We...
Marriott-Marquis
Yall. This place was one of the best Seafood places I've ever been to. Now… I'ma hold your hand when I say this, but the bill was almost $400 for three people… and I did not pay a thing as it was a company-paid meal (thank the Lord). Will I be back a...
Peohe's
This place was SO good! It was in walking distance from the hotel where our work conference was taking place. I had the Iced Aloha White Mocha Latte and the Breakfast Sandwhich and I spent about $16. The coffee was a good size for the price and the s...
Lani Coffee
This was our first taste of San Diego, and what a taste it was! We all tried the lunch special since we were STARVING from flying all day and we absolutely dogged the pizza *see last photo lol*. It was a place that locals frequent and the staff was s...
Gaslamp Pizza
Their coffee was so great! The flavors were good and the designs were super cute!! The baristas were super accommodating!
Intuicion Cafe
This place was quite good, I was just so tired by the time we got there that I can't remember HOW good lol. The best part off this place is that this building is RIGHT next to our AirBnB so we just walked next door when we were done!
Saint James French Diner
Activities & Services
This was a beautiful place to spend the afternoon! The staff in the main office not only provided us with a map, but reccomended specific places to go based on the time we had available AND drew out a path so we could make the most of our time. The b...
Balboa Park
This was a beautiful museum located within Balboa Park! It had a calming environment with a helpful staff willing to answer any question. Each room was from a different era/period and I loved each one. It was super hot when we were out there so the m...
Timken Museum of Art
I have been to other Museum of Illusion locations and this one has to be my favorite so far. Aside from this being affordable, it is super fun! The tickets were $29/ea and we bought them the day of about 6 hours before going. In each section of the m...
Museum of Illusions
This was such a fun and affordable experience. They had plenty of time slots that would accomodate any schedule/itinerary. It also was not a crowded experience as it was only me, my friends, and a small family that stood on the first floor. The view ...
Flagship Cruises & Events
This was a fun way to get around since there were lights and music on the cabs, but depending on the day/time, prices differed. On the first day when we called to schedule a pickup, the price to go 0.7mi was $40/person. That was steep for us to go su...
San Diego Pedicab
They partnered with the Conference and had a morning event to start the day. The used essential oils, sound bowls, and energy shots to get our day started right. It was so nice and calming and everyone was super nice! The professional photos they pos...
Fit City Adventures
This was such a great service! They were MUCH more affordable and comfortable than the Pedicab service and SO MUCH MORE ACCOMODATING!! For a 10 minute ride to Balboa Park, it was $20, for a 5 min ride back from the park to the AirBnB, it was $10, and...
Bluelight Cab Company