La Jolla Cove
We took the last flight out after work Friday, landed around midnight, and honestly did nothing due to the jetlag it was already 3am east coast time and we had a full day ahead of us Saturday.
We started the morning at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego where there are food trucks set up on weekends, grabbed something quick, then hopped on the ferry to Coronado Island. $18 per person gets you a round trip ticket and the ride alone is worth it - we saw seals in the water on the way over, which was super cool.
Once you dock, there's a charming stretch right by the ferry landing with shops, stores, and restaurants worth wandering through. Our first stop was the Coronado Tasting Room where we did their wicked wine flight - I highly recommend. From there we headed to Peohe's Bar for actual food - tacos, a burger, and a gin and tonic that made my boyfriend very happy. We do love a good drink!
After that we rented bikes and rode down to Coronado Beach - PSA you actually can't swim in the water here due to all the bacteria, but that doesn't seem to stop people. It's still a very beautiful beach and good area to hangout. On the way we passed the Wizard of Oz House at 1101 Star Park Circle, which is this private historic cottage where L. Frank Baum rented in the early 1900s and literally wrote several Oz sequels. It's a private residence so you can only see it from the sidewalk, but the witch-themed exterior is so charming and worth a stop.
We hung out on the beach, went back to Peohe's for another drink because obviously, then grabbed a quick bite at Lil Piggy's Bar-B-Q before heading back to the hotel to get ready. The BBQ wasn't our favorite, but we tried it. That night we drove up to La Jolla for dinner at The Marine Room and if you ever go to San Diego this needs to be on your list. Waves crash against the walls of the restaurant while you're eating, the whole vibe is insane, and we even watched a proposal happen. Perfect end to the day.
