And you’ll spy plenty of dolphins cavorting in the boat’s wake along the way. If you’re looking for easy overnight trips from San Diego, this one is perefect. Why I love it: Thanks to the fast ferry, you can be enjoying an exotic island adventure in the Pacific in a little over an hour after you leave Long Beach (which is a two-hour drive from downtown San Diego). This is also a great couples destination for a romantic weekend or a short trip in California. My first visit to Catalina Island was more than 30 years ago during a backpacking trip with a girlfriend from college. There will be a line out the door almost always but it’s worth the wait! Santa Barbara 2. It was Julia Childs’s go-to Mexican spot when she lived here. This hole-in-the-wall spot is a local favorite. Top tip: Looking for a bucket list Mexican food experience? Eat at La Super-Rica Taqueria on Milpas. Or cycle on a beautiful beachfront bike path from downtown up to the UCSB campus in Isla Vista. Have a drink at El Presidio Hotel for views of the city from Santa Barbara’s Riviera.Ĭhoose from beaches galore here.
Or, drive 20 minutes up into scenic Santa Ynez Valley tucked in the hills between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles for world-class central coast wines.Ĭatch the Solstice Festival in June for a one-of-a-kind parade. Things to do in Santa Barbara: Love wine tasting? Head directly to the Funk Zone right downtown.
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The Spanish-style cabana is clean, comfortable, and full of charm.” -Ana I., Jan 2021Ĭheck price and availability at Cabana Las Flores in Santa Barbara here.
Guest review: “Beautiful, cozy cabana nestled in a peaceful garden serenaded by chirping birds and the soothing sounds of a lagoon waterfall. Or stay at Cabana Las Floras, a tropical cabana paradise on 1.5 acres nestled into the Montecito foothills with exotic plants and flowers.
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Where to stay: Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach is near Stearns Wharf and just two blocks from beaches with a gym, pool, and free bike rentals. (There’s a reason Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry have homes here.) For a small town, it’s also got a first-class foodie scene. Why I love it: Santa Barbara is compact, walkable, and oozes unpretentious charm. I’ve been in love with magical Santa Barbara since I was an undergraduate at UCSB 30 years ago! Plus, there are plenty of great day trips from Santa Barbara if you have more than a weekend here. You can drive or even do it as a short flight from San Diego as there’s an airport there. Santa Barbara is a jewel of a little coastal town in Southern California and makes a perfect romantic weekend getaway from San Diego. Sequoia National Park-to Ogle Giant Redwoods Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico-for Wine Tasting We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m. Passes start at $27 for three shows, with 10-show passes available.
The fest, mostly at Balboa Park, runs through May 28. Segments include “Family Fringe” and “Street Theatre.” Performances include comedy, musicals, physical theater and more. The 11th annual San Diego Fringe Festival continues with a promise to bring “the beautiful, the bizarre and the unexpected” to fans.
The fest concludes Saturday with the sold-out Awards Celebration. Screenings cost $10 with discounts for service members and vets. There’s one more chance to catch the GI Film Festival San Diego – check out three slates of short films Friday evening at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. So, let’s enjoy this San Diego weekend while also counting down to the long weekend JUST ahead. Unofficial summer, of course, starts with Memorial Day. Photo by Chris Stoneĭo you feel the anticipation? If May Grey tells us anything, it’s that summer is right around the corner. Kids of all ages can enjoy the kites, big and small, at the OB Kite Festival.
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