#677: Run Along Torrey Pines Beach.
Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of Torrey Pines State Beach without falling, being attacked by seaweed, or getting pummeled by a wave. Am I San Diego-fied yet?
#676: Hike Torrey Pines State Park.
Livin’ on the edge. Literally.
#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 and fish tacos. (although, sadly, those are my favorite things.) There’s hiking trails nobody’s heard of, secret back door cafes, juicy western-style burgers, beers hoppier than a bunny, architecture to make any designer jealous, iced coffee to send you out of this world, robust wines rivaling the likes of Napa, enough ahi tuna to sink a ship, avocado trees as far as the eye…
#672: Smell the Stink of La Jolla Cove.
With its gorgeous bluffs and shimmering waters, one would think La Jolla Cove –– the jewel of Southern California –– has tourists just flocking to its streets, cafes and beaches. The streets and cafes, yes. But one beach in particular, no. The Children’s Beach has some lovely tenants who are quite smelly: the harbor seals. Unfortunately their lazy antics are driving some people crazy and smelling up cove. Note to self: two things to bring –– Febreeze and a clothespin.
#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, my favorite!), every inch of the 4.5 mile course, and every bite of the surprisingly delicious turkey sandwich. And it even got me a free ticket to the Safari Park.