Leaving the downtown skyscrapers behind, we headed north on the Pacific Coast Highway. While La Jolla gets the fame, Encinitas gets the heart. We started the morning at . It’s the kind of place where even the most stressed-out traveler finds their "zen." Perched on a cliff overlooking the famous Swami’s Beach, the gardens are filled with koi ponds and exotic flora.
San Diego is a city of distinct "pocket" neighborhoods. You don’t just visit San Diego; you visit a dozen different versions of Southern California stacked on top of each other. In this second leg of our journey, we’re moving away from the trolley lines and into the salt-air magic of the north coast and the hidden culinary gems of the inland canyons. The Morning Fog: Encinitas and the Soul of a Surf Town lost on vacation san diego part two
We stumbled into a small, unassuming brewery tucked into an alleyway. Over a flight of West Coast IPAs, we chatted with a local who told us to skip the crowded beaches for the afternoon and head to the . It’s a hidden urban hike that winds through the historic canyons of South Park, offering views of the skyline that no postcard captures. The Golden Hour: Gliding over Torrey Pines Leaving the downtown skyscrapers behind, we headed north
Stay tuned for Part Three, where we head south toward the border for a taste of the binational culture that makes this city truly unique. It’s the kind of place where even the