Blog Highlights My favorite things to EXPERIENCE, EXPLORE & EAT in San Diego
Experience the San Diego Zoo
The zoo offers a guided double decker tour bus that traverses 75% of the park. I recommend taking the tour when you first arrive and then going back to see the exhibits you liked best up close on your own afterward. There is an overhead gondola lift called the Skyfari, providing an aerial view of the zoo. The zoo is rather hilly, so I like to take the the Skyfari up the hill to see the polar bears and then walk downhill to see the elephants and visit the Africa Rocks exhibit.
Explore Balboa Park
Spanning more than 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is the largest public park in the United States. With 16 museums, more than a dozen gardens, a handful of restaurants, three dog parks, several theaters, two pavilions, an 18-hole golf course, numerous trails and a nationally acclaimed zoo there is something for everyone. Whether you are visiting San Diego or have lived here for years, Balboa Park is a place you never stop exploring.
Eat & Drink at Raised by Wolves
When you think of a hidden bar, you probably don't think of it being in a mall. But it really works well for this place and it is among my favorite places to have a cocktail in San Diego. Heads up though - you might be able to get a spot if you walk in, but I completely recommend making a reservation on Open Table. You may have to plan ahead by making a reservation at least a week or two in advance, but I promise it will be worth the wait. The decor, atmosphere, and cocktails are amazing! No wonder it has been named to Esquire Magazine's "Best Bars in America".
Bike to Mission Beach
This is a rather short and flat five mile one way bike ride I find myself taking about once every month or so. So round trip, it is 10-miles and makes you feel like you've gotten some exercise and relaxation all on the same trip. There are several ways to get to Mission Beach by bike. You could bike the entire way from downtown or from wherever you are, but if you're looking for the abbreviated version this should be your plan.
