San Diego, California

San Diego offers pristine year-round weather, illustrious surf spots, beach towns, its world-famous zoo, and much more. With a flourishing restaurant and bar scene, golf courses, museums, energetic Gaslamp Quarter, it’s the perfect weekend getaway with friends or your partner. *Personally, when I drive in, I stop into Encinitas or La Jolla first before heading into the City, and then make sure to hit Coronado too. Plan accordingly!

See: Walk the downtown waterfront to see navy ships + early fish markets + little shops, visit Coronado Island, see Balboa Park (1,200-plus acres downtown!), Del Mar Fairgrounds, La Jolla Shores, Gaslamp quarter (for fun), Little Italy, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San diego Zoo, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Stay: This can depend wether you want a beach resort (La Jolla or Coronado), or the downtown core. Either way, there are plenty of options. For beach:Hotel del Coronado, La Valencia Hotel, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golden Door, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, The Lodge at Torrey Pines OR Downtown: The U.S. Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel,Kimpton Solamar, Pendry

Eat: CUCINA Urbana or CUCINA Enoteca, Oscar’s Mexican Seafood, Buona Forchetta, Juniper & Ivy,Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant, Addison, George’s at the cove, Ironside Fish & Oyster House, Blue Boheme, Café Chloe, C Level Lounge, and fresh gelato at Bobboi