California Sunsations: San Diego

Posted by , on August 15, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Scroll through the collage for the must-see (and must-eat) places in San Diego!

Brewery Tours of San Diego: Did you know that San Diego County is home to 30 breweries? Get a taste of some of the best with Brewery Tours of San Diego. On your brewery hop, you'll hit up multiple [...]

Brewery Tours of San Diego: Did you know that San Diego County is home to 30 breweries? Get a taste of some of the best with Brewery Tours of San Diego. On your brewery hop, you'll hit up multiple places, like Stone Brewing Company (shown here), Ballast Point Brewing Company, Pizza Port Bottle Shop and more. Best of all, you get a built-in designated driver!

Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room: Bottlecraft is beer enthusiasts' heaven. The India St. establishment sells 500 kinds of brews -- including local, domestic and imported -- which you can taste in [...]

Bottlecraft Beer Shop & Tasting Room: Bottlecraft is beer enthusiasts' heaven. The India St. establishment sells 500 kinds of brews -- including local, domestic and imported -- which you can taste in flights or sip by the bottle. Bottlecraft functions as both a bar and a store: You can either drink your purchase there or bring beverages home with you (or both!).

Hash House a Go Go: "Twisted farm food" is how this award-winning restaurant describes itself. And it's actually a pretty fitting title. The menu includes Southern-inspired dishes with a funky, modern [...]

Hash House a Go Go: "Twisted farm food" is how this award-winning restaurant describes itself. And it's actually a pretty fitting title. The menu includes Southern-inspired dishes with a funky, modern twist, like sage fried chicken with a bacon waffle tower and crispy hand-hammered pork tenderloin. (Is your mouth watering yet?) But bring your appetite with you because with their portions are enormous!

Vin de Syrah: This spirit and wine parlor is classy and refined without being pretentious. Enjoy your wine or handcrafted cocktail as you take in the lush décor, complete with botanical chandeliers, [...]

Vin de Syrah: This spirit and wine parlor is classy and refined without being pretentious. Enjoy your wine or handcrafted cocktail as you take in the lush décor, complete with botanical chandeliers, thick 50-year-old wine vines and a 12-foot natural wood candle lit tasting table. Word of advice: Weeknights here have a chill, lounge-like feel, while weekends can get a clubby, so plan your trip accordingly.

El Zarape: El Zarape Restaurant & Tequileria serve up some of the best Mexican fare in all of San Diego. Perfect for a quick bite, their prices are inexpensive, and their food is fresh. El Zarape is [...]

El Zarape: El Zarape Restaurant & Tequileria serve up some of the best Mexican fare in all of San Diego. Perfect for a quick bite, their prices are inexpensive, and their food is fresh. El Zarape is known for its inventive burrito menu (try the Aloha burrito or the Chile Relleno burrito) and its delicious scallop tacos. Stop by on Thursday through Saturday when you can hear live music from opening till midnight.

The Boardwalk and Belmont Park: Belmont Park is kind of like San Diego's answer to the Jersey Shore. Check out the amusement park rides (we suggest the famous Big Dipper roller coaster, which has been [...]

The Boardwalk and Belmont Park: Belmont Park is kind of like San Diego's answer to the Jersey Shore. Check out the amusement park rides (we suggest the famous Big Dipper roller coaster, which has been around since 1925), and then stroll down the boardwalk and taking in the carnival-like atmosphere. We can smell the hot dogs and cotton candy already.

Big Kitchen: Before she was famous, Whoopi Goldberg worked at this adorable café. And while Whoopi's no longer washing dishes there, there are still plenty of reasons to stop by. Not only was it voted [...]

Big Kitchen: Before she was famous, Whoopi Goldberg worked at this adorable café. And while Whoopi's no longer washing dishes there, there are still plenty of reasons to stop by. Not only was it voted one of the best places for breakfast by Bon Appetit, but Rachael Ray said they made the only tofu she enjoyed. On top of that, Big Kitchen has a warm and inviting community vibe that makes the already delicious eats taste even yummier.

The Gaslamp District Tours: Like history? Then you'll love touring the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its beautiful architecture dating back to the mid-1800s. There are a number of tours to fit different [...]

The Gaslamp District Tours: Like history? Then you'll love touring the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its beautiful architecture dating back to the mid-1800s. There are a number of tours to fit different interests, such as the Gaslamp Walking Tour, which gives you an overview of the area, while the Ghost Tour will take you to the supposedly haunted William Heath Davis House.

The Casbah: Get ready to rock the Casbah! Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and more epic bands have played at this famous rock club, which has been around since 1989. In more recent years, it's hosted Vampire [...]

The Casbah: Get ready to rock the Casbah! Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and more epic bands have played at this famous rock club, which has been around since 1989. In more recent years, it's hosted Vampire Weekend, Silversun Pickups, TV on the Radio, The Arcade Fire, The White Stripes and MGMT. So if you're looking to hear live music while you're in San Diego, the Casbah would be the place to go.

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Where are the 24-hour party people? San Diego, that’s where. The Golden State of Mind is alive and well in this SoCal city, where locals soak up the sun at the beach by day and party at the bars by night. (It’s unfair, we know.)

Wanna live like a local in this carefree city? Follow our guide to San Diego’s coolest restaurants, bars and events.

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