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#753: Camp In Santa Barbara

My photographer friend Diana and I decided to go camping last weekend in Santa Barbara. Little did we know how windy, muddy and cold it would be. Yet despite our lack of sleep, our adventures made up for it.

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#752: Play Host in San Diego

After Jackie and Will’s pomegranate wedding came to a bittersweet end, two fellow wedding friends told me they only had one day left in Southern California. With 24 hours left at our disposal, I played host.

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#751: Wedding on a Pomegranate Farm

Best wedding I’ve ever been a part of. My two life-long friends said “I Do” on a pomegranate farm, inside that tree. No wifi, only friends, all weekend long, UH-mazing.

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#750: Stand on Top of Torrey Pines.

Do you know where one of the best spots is to watch a San Diego sunset? It’s a tough call–there’s so many in this city–but I know one. It’s on top of Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, CA.

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#748: Surf The Original Dog Beach.

I surfed, I dogged, and I conquered. That day the tide was low and my Surfline app reported good surf weather. So with my brick of a Costco 8″ board, I trekked to San Diego’s original “Dog Beach.”

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#747: Keep Austin Weird.

And just when I thought I’d seen it all, life surprised me. Tonight, on a warm summer night in June, Austin’s bat colony decided to take flight in their annual migration from this bridge, where 1.5 million bats flew from in under 3 hours. YIKES!

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#746: Party on a Denver Rooftop.

When your little bro turns 27 and you realize you’re not getting any younger, measures need to be taken. Luckily, we knew a guy with a sweet view to the Denver skyline to throw Kevin an epic 27th.

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#745: Pass A Bottle to Mr. Jones.

Laguna Beach wasn’t all beaches, billionaires and babes. Somewhere in the back of a hole-in-the-wall dive bar called The Marine Room, I found a funky, blue grass band and a man who defied the “Cali” norm.

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#744: Eat A SlapFish.

I’m always on par for challenging my inner taco snob and today I came face to face with my match, the Slapfish Taco. These noshes hail from a tiny dive, so don’t blink because you might just miss them.

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#743: Taco Me Tuesday, San Diego.

Think I found my new mission in life: Try every single taco joint on the West Coast and decide, once and for all, which taco looks, smells and ultimately TASTES the best. Well today, that mission was accomplished.

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#742: Take Every Foodie Liberty Here.

San Diego has been waiting for the Liberty Public Market to open for a while but his lucky duck moved here just in time for its Grand Opening. Today I came, I saw, and well, I half conquered what my belly could hold.

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#741: Join An SD Writer’s Group.

After attending today’s Ocean Beach San Diego Writer’s Group, I learned the ultimate “can’t-judge-a-book-by-its-cover” lesson: Everyone has an interesting story to tell, but not everyone is a good storyteller.

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#740: Vote In A California Election.

DO I WANT TO VOTE?! let’s just say, Frank–my ardent, democratic roommate–and I were so excited to vote we named our apartment internet Wi-Fi name accordingly. “Trump Your Own Horn.”

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#739: Rum Smuggler’s Cove.

The Pirates of the Caribbean might be stopping by later. Because here, at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco the rum is NEVER GONE. The Goonies… no One-Eyed-Willie… no Jack Sparrow would have been proud.

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#738: Brunch At The Cottage, SD.

Perfect Sunday Funday: Dining al fresco, cozying up with a hot coffee, chatting with my old

#737: Catch A Show At The Indie.

It really is true. Great bands become great by starting off in small venues. Walking

#736: Dog-Sit in San Francisco.

I don’t get enough attention. EVER. Play with me. Please!

#735: Yappy Hour At Internos.

Ya know those friends you don’t see for a while, but it’s like yesterday when

#734: Meet a Famous Designer.

She was just as divine as I imagined. And her vine-covered, cottage-esque chateau was too.

#733: Hi-Rise View of Petco Park.

Aunt Mollie and Uncle Ray were in town last week visiting their old stomping grounds

#732: Crave Dunkin’ Donuts In SoCal.

Aunt Mollie will always be the funny, happy-go-lucky, wicked awesome aunt from Boston I remember. “Hello

#731: Explore Cabrillo Nat. Monument.

When I say we explored San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument, I don’t mean for fun.

#730: Visit A Bookstore, Built of Books.

Officially named “The Last Bookstore” this quaint Downtown LA bookstore might as well be THE LAST bookstore

#729: Drive Up CA’s Coastal Route.

It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a honeymoon has been spent, a

#728: Patio Dinner At The Patio, SD.

*Tear* We said our last goodbyes to Dennis tonight. He was leaving his San Diego crew and

#727: Defy Tradition, Drink Apple Pie.

When you can’t have the famous apple pie from Julian, drink Julian Apple Pie instead. Cheers.

#726: Sunday Brunch At Queenstown.

Pro-tip: If your family’s in town and you’re hungry for a nice brunch, take them to

#725: Y You Should Visit The SD Y.

Why visit the YMCA? It’s cheaper with a no-hidden-fees style membership. Has all the amenities

#724: Enjoy A Patio-Side Brunch.

Easy on the eyes like a Saturday brunch at Union Kitchen & Tap.

#723: Run Along San Diego Bay.

I don’t really go to Church. I pray when I run. And tonight the Sun

#722: A Hail Mary of Bloody Mary’s.

Never mind the pickle, what IS that creature? It’s the Hail Mary of Bloody Mary’s. The

#721: Hike A Snake-Infested Reserve.

Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of missing each other. She suggested

#720: Avoid Panic With Pannikin.

No panicking at this coffee shop. With open-air seating and carefree ambiance meets southern California style and

#719: Go Gourmet At Gourmet Bagger.

When you remember that one amazing turkey sandwich in that little hole-in-the-wall-deli in a San

#718: Meet With A NatGeo Designer.

The closest thing to living my National Geographic dream was meeting one of their top

#717: Work For A Flower Company.

I’ve always thought about working for a flower company. So five months ago, the day

#716: Eat A Slice Of Heaven, Or Pie.

Give me all of the toppings. Now. Please and thank you. Nom, nom, nom.

#715: Grow A Mini Succulent.

These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they can survive a summer in

#714: File Taxes As A Freelancer.

Filing your taxes when you’re freelancer slash contractor is a PAIN IN THE ARSE. I’ve done it

#713: Don’t Forget South Park, SD.

Found a new reason to stick around San Diego today: South Park. It’s an underestimated,

#712: Geek Out At TableTop Commons.

Friend, Dennis and I were just looking for a simple, local San Diego bar with a couple board

#711: Scream For Ice Cream.

There’s a sweet side to Newport Beach, California that you don’t typically hear when mentioning Orange

#710: Visit A U.S. Best Farmers Market.

Arguably one of the best farmer’s market in the U.S. (if not THE best, by many),

#709: Cruise Down Hollywood Blvd.

An amusement park in itself, Hollywood Boulevard is a spectacle of ALL sorts. From the Chinese

#708: See the Iconic Hollywood Sign.

Hey, Hollywood! What’s your dream?

#707: Trek To the Griffith Observatory.

After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I headed

#706: Eat Rosemary’s Baby… Burger.

Two reasons to come to The Mustard Seed Cafe: 1) You were either waiting in line

705: Visit The Lake-Less Silver Lake.

Bad news, guys. There actually is no lake in Silver Lake; it was built around what

#704: Make Honor Roll At Public School.

If you know a bartender here at this bar, you’ll make the Honor Roll. After a

#703: Top of the Perch, LA.

Ahhhh… the best nights are often times the unplanned, spontaneous ones. That happy hour we decided

#702: Hotels Tonight In Koreatown, LA.

A king side bed, a beautiful bathroom, a view to the indoor courtyard and pool,

#701: Parts Unknown: Koreatown.

Of ALL the celebrity-loved, world-class-inspired, 5-star award-winning restaurants and cuisines in the entire LA metropolis,

#700: Coffee @ Grand Central Market.

From almond soy lattes to pupusieras to homemade flax granola to hundreds of international vendors,

#699: See All The Lampposts In L.A.

Another landmark checked off the bucket list today: Los Angeles’ Urban Light. Ripe for both

#698: Mexican Brunch At KaynDaves.

The little Mamacita in me ALWAYS wants deliciously spicy, pepper-infused Mexican food, no matter what time

#697: Muscle Down Venice Boardwalk.

#696: Visit The Venice of CA.

Hidden gem in Venice Beach, CA. I never knew these charming quiet canals were nestled

#695: Stand on Mount Soledad.

What makes any Monday a little better? A breath of fresh air and skyline views on top

#694: Largest Nude Beach in the US.

Nice hike! Glorious beauty! Hang gliders overhead! Oh… and some serious bare butt surprises! 

#693: Easter Sunday at Scripps Pier.

Being Easter Sunday, my favorite holiday, I wanted to spend it out side burying easter

#691: Visit An Urban Winery.

A TOAST!!!…. To delicious, mouth-watering California wines, in general. To the never-ending grape varieties and

#690: Balboa Park Japanese Garden.

#688: Go Zoom Zoom For Mazda.

Yep, I’m a little obsessed with Mazdas. I had a Mazda3 for 3 years, 3

#681: Play Hooky, Do Brunch Instead.

Ahh, that holy trinity of meals that I can’t ever pass up: BRUNCH. With Mom

#680: Spend Valentine’s Day With Mom.

What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day? Not roses. Or chocolate. Orrrr

#679: Be In Two Places At Once.

The U.S. has several spots where you can be in two places at once. Turns out,

#678: Dip Your Toes in the Pacific.

What’s better than watching a San Diego sunset? Watching a San Diego sunset right on the

#677: Run Along Torrey Pines Beach.

Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of Torrey Pines State Beach without

#676: Hike Torrey Pines State Park.

Livin’ on the edge. Literally. 

#674: Stay In An AirBnb in San Diego.

Look what Mom and I found right outside our Airbnb in San Diego?! A larger-than-life

#673: Play Tour Guide in San Diego.

Any San Diego local will nonchalantly tell you there is more to this town than just sunshine, beaches

#672: Smell the Stink of La Jolla Cove.

With its gorgeous bluffs and shimmering waters, one would think La Jolla Cove –– the

#669: Visit the Nation’s Best: San Diego Zoo.

Though expensive, the trip was worth every penny of my $90 ticket, every animal sighting (GIRAFFES,

#668: End Your 30th With a Sunset.

Ahh bring me that horizon!

#667: Hi-Rise Patio Bonfire.

#666: Eat Fresh Fish From The Pacific.

Living by the Pacific Ocean, it’s only natural for this pescatarian foodie to crave as

#665: Visit The Mysterious Victoria Beach.

Holy shipwreck, what IS that thing?? A pirate tower? Yep, it actually is. Known to some Laguna

#664: Run The One Thousand Steps Beach.

Eat your heart out, stair master. Today I got double my exercise’s worth and not

#663: Play Frisbee in Waterfront Park.

  

#662: Have A Favorite Airline.

Virgin America. Best airline ever. If not for its excellent flight attendants, stellar airport check-in process,

#660: Spot Your First Winter Halo.

#643: A Charleston Waterfront Wedding.

The BIG day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! My cousin got married

#641: Deep Fried Southern Thanksgiving

Charleston, SC: the perfect place for a deep fried, delicious, family-centric, intoxicating, turkey-filled Thanksgiving. Wait… make

#304: Be A Foodie, Eat at True Food.

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#Get High On the Pacific Coast Highway, Hike and Drive The Big Sur.

The Golden State holds just about any challenge you could ask for –– waves to

#300: Knock SD off the Bucket List.

I’ve lived in Cali for over 2 years now. You can probably tell; I’ve lived here for

#315: Go Pumpkin Carving in SoCal.

Pumpkin carving, in all its guts, glam and glory. This past Halloween was a ghastly

#303: Visit Taco Heaven: Lucha Libre.

Mouth still watering. Belly still wanting more pickles, salsa and mango slaw. Eyes still as

#57: Stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden and Golden Gate Park.

#: Get a haircut at the Patrick Evan Salon.

# Eat the lobster roll and clam chowder at Woodhouse Fish Co.

# Wear at least three layers at all times. And own just one wardrobe.

Living in San Francisco means… Never leaving the house with layers. Owning lots of hoodies,

# Get the quintessential farmers market basket.

I’ve had many a farmers market weekends. So many I can’t count. Or remember which

# Drink the holy trinity of California culture: Wine.

Take a seat at any table in California and almost without exception or expectation, you will face

# Eat your way through the city, at a street food festival.

Today was on par with a Man vs. Food episode. My chef roommate, her restaurant crew and

#54: Eat at Sol Food. Get a taste of Puerto Rico.

A former co-worker at Restoration Hardware (hi, Shante!) turned me onto Sol Food. Now I can’t get

#Take Out-Of-Town Guests to Jane For Breakfast.

If you’re craving brunch during the week; want oversized muffins, sweets or treats any time