They’ve even cracked the code on making milk punch that is both delicious and vegan. ![]() The mixology masters at Madison in University Heights are at the top of the gin fizz and gimlet game, using seasonal ingredients, specialty spirits, and badass glassware and occasionally creatively reusing bits from the restaurant side like avocado pits that would otherwise be tossed. If you prefer the arts and museums to monkeying around, Balboa has those too including the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, a puppet theater, the Museum of Man, and the San Diego Museum of Art, and the San Diego Hall of Champions.ĩ p.m.: Because of its population’s proclivity for beer and the brewers’ prowess at providing it, visitors too often overlook the burgeoning craft cocktail scene. (Seriously, if this doesn’t warm your heart, you might be dead inside.) Get closer to the action by springing for the upgraded experiences like photo expeditions and the Crazy About Cats tour. You can also visit the nervous cheetah who lives with his support dog. And who doesn’t love to watch baby animals play? This zoo always seems to have several of those rolling around, chasing tails, or climbing on their parents. Even the world famous San Diego Zoo is accredited as a botanical garden thanks to the 4,500 species of orchids, bamboos, cycads, and trees that beautify its 100 acres of exhibits. For one, it has 16 gardens for plant moms and dads to wander around including a Japanese Friendship Garden, a cactus collection started for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, and a rose garden with 22,400 bushes. There are also budget-conscious Airbnbs aplenty in seaside neighborhoods like Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach.ġ0 a.m.: It’s easy being green at Balboa Park. There are also swanky resorts with spas (and sometimes golf courses) on the beach ( Hotel del Coronado, Lodge at Torrey Pines), hidden in posh outlier communities ( Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Park Hyatt Aviara), or tucked into hillsides ( Rancho Valencia). If you think it’s fun to stay somewhere more unique, the new Guild Hotel, built inside a century-old YMCA, features lots of design nods to its history including a gymnasium with an elevated-running-track-turned-ballroom. Most of the big chains are represented here with all the bells and whistles like the Hilton Bayfront, which just finished a $23 million makeover and has waterslide at the pool, or the lux InterContinental, which fronts a park that often hosts food trucks and festivals. First timers should find something in downtown where the convention center, Petco Park, and many of the museums, attractions, and Gaslamp Quarter nightlife options are but a short walk, pedi-cab, or trolley ride away from your room. Where you stay really depends on your budget, plans, and preferred hotel style. ![]() A stunning golden hour engagement was exactly what I needed!Īll photos were shot on Fuji 400H film and scanned by Goodman Film Lab.Before you attempt to see the legendary green flash, get situated at your temporary home for the weekend. Desi wore a beautiful light pink chiffon skirt that brought so much movement to the photos, and paired perfectly with the custom bouquet created by Amanda of Events by Condie. Spending a very warm evening with Desi & Paul was an absolute blast, and I just love how the light and vibrant colors were captured on medium format film. As we walked through the gorgeous golden fields on the day of this shoot, it was clear how in love they are, and how excited they are to get married! When he proposed, Paul set up a romantic picnic overlooking Carlsbad beach, where they shared each other’s company, enjoyed the view, and eventually asked for her hand in marriage. ![]() The sweet couple met through their church and mutual friends, and have been inseparable ever since. Excited to share another session from the archives that was published on Cake & Lace – Paul & Desi’s intimate golden hour engagement session in the Santa Ysabel hills in east San Diego county was one to remember.
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