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San Diego Is Where It’s At!This Southern California paradise has it all: dream beaches and plenty of places to play, night or day, with a Mexican influence on every corner.TEXT: GRACIELA IBÁÑEZ OUT FOR A DRINK The eight blocks of The Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego are packed with restaurants, clubs and theaters. Here, the trendy places to have a drink are the Aubergine and On Broadway nightclubs. The Gaslamp Quarter, between Broadway and Harbour Drive Aubergine On Broadway WHERE TO EAT In La Jolla, a fifteen-minute drive north of San Diego, you’ll find George’s at the Cove. This renowned restaurant serves typical Californian dishes and seafood specialties to patrons who enjoy the ocean view. George’s at the Cove WHERE TO SHOP You can find everything at Westfield Shoppingtown Horton Plaza, located in the heart of San Diego. This open-air shopping center stretches over six and a half blocks and incorporates various historical elements of the city in its design. The 140 stores include Macy’s, Banana Republic Men, Gap, Louis Vuitton and BCBG, as well as theaters and restaurants. Westfield Shoppingtown Horton Plaza The neighborhood known as “Little Italy” features a number of restaurants, excellent art galleries and some very attractive boutiques where you can find choice design articles. Boomerang for Modern boasts a furniture collection of great 20th-century designers, Mixture also offers decoration services, and Disegno Italiano sells Alessi brand kitchen appliances and more. Boomerang for Modern Mixture Disegno Italiano WHERE TO PLAY The San Diego Zoo, in Balboa Park, and Sea World are great attractions for children and adults. The zoo is one of the world’s best, and at Sea World, learning about the world beneath the waves is great, wet fun. Each of these places deserves a whole day. San Diego Zoo Sea World Beaches between Mission Bay and La Jolla are prime examples of the South Californian way of life: miles of fine sand, great waves for surfing, and frequent beach volleyball matches. DON’T MISS THIS The astonishing Hotel del Coronado, known as Hotel Del, was the location for the movie Some Like It Hot, with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. It is also the spot where King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson first met. 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado Those who love outdoor sports and sailing will enjoy the Embarcadero. Stroll by the seaside through Seaport Village or enjoy the nearby park with basketball courts, bicycle and jogging trails and great picnic areas. Seaport Village Two museums for diehard fans: The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum is located on the aircraft carrier Midway, which served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1991. The Maritime Museum exhibits 19th-century ships and all types of navigation instruments. San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum The Maritime Museum |
