I’m in San Diego this week for a conference. When I’m not networking or sitting in session, I’m taking advantage of the sunshine and and exploring this beautiful city. I’ve been lucky to visit this city a number of times, and I fall a little more in love with it each time I come.
Stay: I love staying on the water, and at major hotel chains so I rack up my points. Â Both the Marriott and the Hyatt are steps away from the boardwalk and Seaport Village, boast gorgeous water and city views, and have fabulous restaurants inside the hotel. Â The customer service is phenomenal at both locations. Â A few blocks away is the fabulous Gas Lamp district, full of restaurants and bars. Â You can rent beach cruisers from the Hyatt to explore the city further.
See: Seaport Village is a charming collection of boutiques and restaurants that neighbors the boardwalk. Â Stroll along the boardwalk at sunset, and head into one of the restaurants for a fresh seafood dinner. Â The USS Midway is worth a visit – the guides are phenomenal, and the vessel holds a lot of history. Â The San Diego Zoo is a must-see – especially the snake house (though it gave me nightmares for a month after I visited it).
Play: I’ve actually never made it to the beach in San Diego, but have heard that Pacific Beach is the place to be.  La Jolla also boasts a stunning coastline.  At night, the Gas Lamp District is the place to be, and I highly recommend Las Hadas (I recommend the tacos and mango mojitos).  Altitude at the Marriott Gaslamp and Top of the Hyatt offer great drinks and amazing views of San Diego; it’s the perfect bar to relax with a cocktail and catch up with a friend.
Taste: Sushi is a must-eat here in San Diego – the fish is so fresh, and sushi restaurants are aplenty.  Famed sushi restaurant Nobu has a location here, though I lazily stayed at my hotel and ordered room service from Sally’s to accompany Monday night TV.  If you’re here on a fall Sunday, Redfield’s is the perfect place to catch the football games – and their chili cheese fries are excellent.
Have you been to San Diego? Â What are some of your favorites? Â Dish in the comments section
And congratulations to Naya for winning the Refinery29 Reserve + Pour La Victoire Giveaway! Â I’ll be e-mailing you the coupon code. Â Enjoy your fab new shoes!
