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Category: San Diego Spotlight

Local’s Guide to the Best Fish Tacos in San Diego

Posted on January 8, 2018August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Fish tacos and San Diego go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you’re visiting San Diego you must eat fish tacos at least once to do your trip justice and ensure you experience that beachy, laid back essence of SoCal (#vibes). To help make the decision of where to go for the best, I’ve…

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My Love Letter to Solana Beach

Posted on August 7, 2017January 12, 2022 by kowalkowskiallison

I once heard on a podcast that there is a physical, geographical place in the world where our soul belongs. When in such a place, one will feel extreme contentment and joy just by being there. It really struck a cord with me, and I couldn’t help but believe it true. Since moving to Solana…

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9 Delightful Ways To Have The Best San Diego Summer

Posted on June 19, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Tomorrow is the official start of summer, and I’m so happy to get to spend it in San Diego for the third time. I figured that sharing my summer bucket list for my favorite city in SoCal is the perfect way to kick it all off! By now I have my favorite activities narrowed down…

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5 Things To Do in San Diego When it’s Raining

Posted on May 15, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

San Diego = outdoor living. From hiking to surfing to beach hopping, you’ll best experience this city outside. It seems like every restaurant has an outdoor section, and even the malls are mostly outdoors. This works well the majority of time but not so much on the occasional rainy day. I’ve struggled quite a bit trying…

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3 Unique Spots for Your Next San Diego Brunch

Posted on March 21, 2017August 18, 2018 by kowalkowskiallison

Not like the weather is ever horrible in San Diego, but all the rain we got this winter has kept us indoors more than usual. However, we’ve reached that time of year when each day is getting better and better. San Diego has so many great brunch options to enjoy year round, but as we…

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The Angelika Film Center and Cafe Makes Going to See a Movie Worthwhile Again

Posted on November 15, 2016 by kowalkowskiallison

Any legit daydreamer will also be a movie lover by default, since movies offer a way to escape the real world and enter a world of dreams. These days, however, going to the movies has gotten so expensive, and options like Redbox and Netflix are making it harder to justify the cost of going to…

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My Favorite San Diego Tourist Attractions

Posted on October 18, 2016 by kowalkowskiallison

San Diego has so much to offer in terms of “tourist attractions,” and I’ve listed my top 10 (in no particular order) that are definitely worth checking out during your visit to America’s finest city. Even being a local couldn’t stop me from enjoying these places and activities! San Diego Zoo San Diego Safari Park Padres…

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