San Diego Stop-In
Guys, I did it again. I’m a lobster.
It’s not entirely my fault. When we got to San Diego we weren’t able to go to our hotel for a couple hours, so we headed to La Jolla Cove for some exploration (me) and some work (Neil, sucka).
The day started off cool, breezy, and overcast. We stopped for some highly rated tacos at The Taco Stand.
Then we headed to La Jolla Cove so that Neil could sit in the car and do work and I could frolic with the sea lions.
I was exploring the water and tide pools when the sun decided to come out. This was good for pictures but bad for my unprepared skin. I probably didn’t help things by disrobing and exposing it more.
Remember the sea lion we found in Malibu? This was that times 100. There were sea lions on the beach, on the rocks, playing, splashing, sleeping, and all around bringing me lots of joy.
I love this one. He DGAF and says yo, this step is comfy. Step over me.
Here’s what you get after waking up at 5:30 am, traveling for 5 hours, and not showering. But the ocean was totally worth it.
The last time I was in La Jolla was either 2008 or 2009 and it’s still just as beautiful as I remember.
After Neil finished his work, we grabbed some coffee and headed to our hotel, which was about 15 minutes away from the coast. We literally spent around an hour trying to decide where to eat, but settled on pizza when I realized I could also get my beloved calzone.
Even though it was a small place and I doubted their calzone abilities, it was actually pretty delicious.
We headed back to the hotel and hung out until we went to sleep unreasonably early. Neil is presenting at a conference today, so I am going to try and do some more exploring and picturing throughout the day.
We head back this evening to chilly Chicago, but I’m so glad I was able to come for even a couple days! I’m not sure that I will get around to posting tomorrow, but you’d better believe I’ll be back on Thursday!
Questions:
- Have you ever been to La Jolla?
- What should I find to eat today??
It sucks here, but come back so that I can see you.
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I’m coming back right now in all sorts of lovely turbulence.
Have fun! That’s one of my favorite parts of CA!
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I know it’s so beautiful!
I’d love to visit San Diego!! Living vicariously through your insta photos 🙂
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There’s more to come!
Sounds wonderful! I would LOVE to visit that part of CA at some point.:) Enjoy!
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You definitely should. It’s beautiful and the ocean is magical.
I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about La Jolla! Beautiful pictures!
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It’s great! Definitely beautiful and relaxing!
La Jolla looks beautiful! Definitely a place I want to visit. My sister moved to Cali last year and I want to go see her and take a trip up/down the coast. You’ve been quite the traveler lately!
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You should do it for sure! I know; I’ve got more coming up too. Eek!
I LOVE how blissful that sea lion looks sun bathing. I’m jealous haha
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I know I wanted to pet him and take him home.
My sisters close family friends live out there and shes been to la jolla a handful of times. Her pictures always look so beautiful! I want those tacos right now haha
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They were delicious. You should go out there sometime!
i stopped in La Jolla last Sept during my epic road trip up the CA coast! When you come down that steep little road that opens up to the view of the cover, it literally took my breath away! Loved it. And the sea lions 🙂
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Oh I know. It’s beautiful!!
I would have suuuuch a hard time not snuggling that guy sleeping on the stair. Yes, I do need constant adult supervision. *sigh*
If you are ever in St Louis, you MUST go to Sauce on the Side for calzones. They’re unbelievably amazing.
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Good to know. Maybe I’ll sneak along w Neil on more work trips 🙂
OMG drooling over those tacos and calzones. Pics look gorgeous, definitely bring your winter clothes back to Chicago, it’s chilly on the East this week, come on Spring. I could go for California weather all year round.
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I had to wear my shorts back to Chicago so that makes for an interesting trip back from the airport!
Yes, I’ve been to La Jolla and I could stare at those sea lions for hours. That beach is hypnotic.
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Totally. It was so great!
San Diego is on my must visit list! Soon hopefully! Your pictures are awesome and I want all that food in my belly right now!
I hope you go soon too! It’s definitely a magical experience!
Jeff’s job sent him to San Diego for a WHOLE MONTH in 2013 and I remember when I went out to visit him I wanted to stay forever. Especially in La Jolla. We seriously considered asking his job for a transfer to the SD office. You’re making me want to go back right now! Please tell me you ate at Snooze?
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Oh I bet that was amazing. No I didn’t! Now I have to go back haha
It’s clear you are a Cali girl at heart so um, move your booty on out here!! I am getting married in SD this fall, so I have to get down there a lot more than I ever have. In fact, prior to us deciding SD was the place… I had been maybe 1 time and just to the zoo! LOL!
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Oh man that’s going to be an awesome wedding!!
I’m in love with those sea lions!
I’ve never been to CA, but I’m dying to go to San Diego. I think I would adore the climate, food, and beach (of course). Gah, I need a job that allows me to travel. 😉
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Yeah so far San Diego is my fav place in CA. I could spend all day at the beach.