#752: Play Host in San Diego
After Jackie and Will’s pomegranate wedding came to a bittersweet end, two fellow wedding friends told me they only had one day left in Southern California. With 24 hours left at our disposal, I played host.
#751: Wedding on a Pomegranate Farm
Best wedding I’ve ever been a part of. My two life-long friends said “I Do” on a pomegranate farm, inside that tree. No wifi, only friends, all weekend long, UH-mazing.
#750: Stand on Top of Torrey Pines.
Do you know where one of the best spots is to watch a San Diego sunset? It’s a tough call–there’s so many in this city–but I know one. It’s on top of Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, CA.
#748: Surf The Original Dog Beach.
I surfed, I dogged, and I conquered. That day the tide was low and my Surfline app reported good surf weather. So with my brick of a Costco 8″ board, I trekked to San Diego’s original “Dog Beach.”
#747: Keep Austin Weird.
And just when I thought I’d seen it all, life surprised me. Tonight, on a warm summer night in June, Austin’s bat colony decided to take flight in their annual migration from this bridge, where 1.5 million bats flew from in under 3 hours. YIKES!
#746: Party on a Denver Rooftop.
When your little bro turns 27 and you realize you’re not getting any younger, measures need to be taken. Luckily, we knew a guy with a sweet view to the Denver skyline to throw Kevin an epic 27th.
#744: Eat A SlapFish.
I’m always on par for challenging my inner taco snob and today I came face to face with my match, the Slapfish Taco. These noshes hail from a tiny dive, so don’t blink because you might just miss them.
#743: Taco Me Tuesday, San Diego.
Think I found my new mission in life: Try every single taco joint on the West Coast and decide, once and for all, which taco looks, smells and ultimately TASTES the best. Well today, that mission was accomplished.
#742: Take Every Foodie Liberty Here.
San Diego has been waiting for the Liberty Public Market to open for a while but his lucky duck moved here just in time for its Grand Opening. Today I came, I saw, and well, I half conquered what my belly could hold.
#741: Join An SD Writer’s Group.
After attending today’s Ocean Beach San Diego Writer’s Group, I learned the ultimate “can’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover” lesson: Everyone has an interesting story to tell, but not everyone is a good storyteller.
#740: Vote In A California Election.
DO I WANT TO VOTE?! let’s just say, Frank–my ardent, democratic roommate–and I were so excited to vote we named our apartment internet Wi-Fi name accordingly. “Trump Your Own Horn.”
#739: Rum Smuggler’s Cove.
The Pirates of the Caribbean might be stopping by later. Because here, at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco the rum is NEVER GONE. The Goonies… no One-Eyed-Willie… no Jack Sparrow would have been proud.
#738: Brunch At The Cottage, SD.
Perfect Sunday Funday: Dining al fresco, cozying up with a hot coffee, chatting with my old…
#737: Catch A Show At The Indie.
It really is true. Great bands become great by starting off in small venues. Walking…
#736: Dog-Sit in San Francisco.
I don’t get enough attention. EVER. Play with me. Please!
#734: Meet a Famous Designer.
She was just as divine as I imagined. And her vine-covered, cottage-esque chateau was too.…
#733: Hi-Rise View of Petco Park.
Aunt Mollie and Uncle Ray were in town last week visiting their old stomping grounds…
#732: Crave Dunkin’ Donuts In SoCal.
Aunt Mollie will always be the funny, happy-go-lucky, wicked awesome aunt from Boston I remember. “Hello…
#731: Explore Cabrillo Nat. Monument.
When I say we explored San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument, I don’t mean for fun.…
#730: Visit A Bookstore, Built of Books.
Officially named “The Last Bookstore” this quaint Downtown LA bookstore might as well be THE LAST bookstore…
#729: Drive Up CA’s Coastal Route.
It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a honeymoon has been spent, a…
#728: Patio Dinner At The Patio, SD.
*Tear* We said our last goodbyes to Dennis tonight. He was leaving his San Diego crew and…
#727: Defy Tradition, Drink Apple Pie.
When you can’t have the famous apple pie from Julian, drink Julian Apple Pie instead. Cheers.
#726: Sunday Brunch At Queenstown.
Pro-tip: If your family’s in town and you’re hungry for a nice brunch, take them to…
#725: Y You Should Visit The SD Y.
Why visit the YMCA? It’s cheaper with a no-hidden-fees style membership. Has all the amenities…
#724: Enjoy A Patio-Side Brunch.
Easy on the eyes like a Saturday brunch at Union Kitchen & Tap.
#723: Run Along San Diego Bay.
I don’t really go to Church. I pray when I run. And tonight the Sun…
#722: A Hail Mary of Bloody Mary’s.
Never mind the pickle, what IS that creature? It’s the Hail Mary of Bloody Mary’s. The…
#721: Hike A Snake-Infested Reserve.
Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of missing each other. She suggested…
#720: Avoid Panic With Pannikin.
No panicking at this coffee shop. With open-air seating and carefree ambiance meets southern California style and…
#719: Go Gourmet At Gourmet Bagger.
When you remember that one amazing turkey sandwich in that little hole-in-the-wall-deli in a San…
#718: Meet With A NatGeo Designer.
The closest thing to living my National Geographic dream was meeting one of their top…
#717: Work For A Flower Company.
I’ve always thought about working for a flower company. So five months ago, the day…
#716: Eat A Slice Of Heaven, Or Pie.
Give me all of the toppings. Now. Please and thank you. Nom, nom, nom.
#715: Grow A Mini Succulent.
These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they can survive a summer in…
#714: File Taxes As A Freelancer.
Filing your taxes when you’re freelancer slash contractor is a PAIN IN THE ARSE. I’ve done it…
#713: Don’t Forget South Park, SD.
Found a new reason to stick around San Diego today: South Park. It’s an underestimated,…
#711: Scream For Ice Cream.
There’s a sweet side to Newport Beach, California that you don’t typically hear when mentioning Orange…
#710: Visit A U.S. Best Farmers Market.
Arguably one of the best farmer’s market in the U.S. (if not THE best, by many),…
#709: Cruise Down Hollywood Blvd.
An amusement park in itself, Hollywood Boulevard is a spectacle of ALL sorts. From the Chinese…
#708: See the Iconic Hollywood Sign.
Hey, Hollywood! What’s your dream?
#707: Trek To the Griffith Observatory.
After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I headed…
#706: Eat Rosemary’s Baby… Burger.
Two reasons to come to The Mustard Seed Cafe: 1) You were either waiting in line…
705: Visit The Lake-Less Silver Lake.
Bad news, guys. There actually is no lake in Silver Lake; it was built around what…