San Diego.

I have had the opportunity to travel to several different places, and I still feel like San Diego is one of the best places out there. Call me biased, but I am just in love with that city. One of the days while we were down for Christmas, we met up with some of Trevor's friends who happened to be in town as well.

We tried to plan a fun afternoon for them to enjoy some of the many fun things you can do while in San Diego. They wanted to go to an aquarium so I suggested we hit the Birch Aquarium that is close to La Jolla. It was fun to see all the different type of beautiful sea creatures that exist in the world. Amazing. If you have the time though, you should really go to Sea World! Going to Sea World was the high light of our vacation, and probably my childhood, haha!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Afterwards we took them to see the Seals. If you are down in San Diego, you just HAVE to go to see the Children's beach that was taken over by the seals. Seeing the seals is one of my favorite things to do while back at home. They got a kick out of it, and who wouldn't love seeing some wild life that close?

After the seals we got onto a ferry that takes you from downtown San Diego to Coronado Island. Coronado Island is where I would live if I could live anywhere in the entire world.... *swoooon* We had some lunch and then rented bikes and rode them around the island. IT WAS SUCH A BLAST! I forgot how much I love riding a bike, and beach cruisers are the best kind :)

This Seal was not to happy about the seagull, and he let him know it! haha









 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We rode our bikes all the way to the famous Hotel Del, and enjoyed the beach and Christmas decorations at the hotel for a bit. Did you know you can ice skate on the beach at the Hotel Del? haha Pretty cool. All in all it was a great day! I love me some San Diego :)
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  1. AmiraJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I couldn't agree with you more! I am perhaps a little biased since we live in San Diego ;-) but I couldn't imagine a better place on earth. Loved reading this post! Gorgeous pics :-)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Those jellyfish are too rad! Jealous of these beautiful pics, hope you're having a blast :)

    xo Shane

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  3. SamanthaJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    A good friend of mine is moving there in March - I can't WAIT to visit her!! I've heard nothing but wonderful things about San Diego!

    Sam

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  4. LublyouJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    i've never been there but heard only great things.. definitely going to SD one day!

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  5. Kerrie WilliamsJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    wow that looks like so much fun! I'm loving the seals! and the bikes :)

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  6. Stephanie ShepherdJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    This looked like a fun trip! And the VIEWS - love them! I haven't been to San Diego yet but it's on my list of places to visit! Last year I traveled the pacific coast highway for about 10 days but we ended in LA...need to go back and do some of these things!

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  7. .kaitlyn.January 25, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    home sweet home. san diego is the best place ever. in the words of a wise californian (katy perry)

    "you can travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast"

    :)

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  8. Jenna // The Life of the WifeJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Looove San Diego! I've ridden my bike on that same boardwalk. I would live there if I could!! Looks like you had tons of fun!!

    Jenna

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  9. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    How fun! Now I totally want to go there. I can't believe you got so close to the seals. Great photos!

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  10. AlyxJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    I have actually never been to San Diego.... but it looks amazing. It's definitely on my list of places to go when I get back from Europe!

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  11. JenessaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    I really don't see how anyone could NOT love San Diego! Coronado is one of my most very favorite places as well. And La Jolla. And the beach. Haha Those cruisers look like so much fun! Maybe I'll have to do that sometime... :)

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  12. AleksJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    just when i thought i was done missing Sunny So Cal. how beautiful!! looks like you guys had A LOT of fun. i love the blue bike!

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  13. dlpowerJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I love everything about this post. I love San Diego, the aquarium, beach cruisers. I usually have my adventures of this type in Newport Beach and then take the ferry across to Balboa Island. Love it there.

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  14. Nicole @ the style hatchJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    We have a friend that lives there and I want to go visit so bad! I read on another blog that they have a (blow)dry bar there- where you can go and choose from a menu of blow-dry hairstyles. Have you ever been there, it sounded like it would be fun!

    Nicole

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  15. WhitneyJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    My aunt lives in San Diego, and yes, I love that city as well. Life out there is just so different than what I'm used to from my "Small Town, MS" lifestyle. And I completely agree...SeaWorld rocked my 6 year old self's socks off.

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  16. JennaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    You did all of my favorite things to do in SD! Aquarium, Coronado, seals - the only thing missing is mexican in old town!

    Thanks for sharing - your pics are stunning :)

    xxx
    Jenna

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  17. LindseyJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Great pictures!! Love your blog too. You and your hubs are the cutest. Thanks for stopping by. :)

    I've always wanted to go to San Diego and now you've just confirmed it for me. I most go!

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  18. AmyJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    You just listed pretty much all of my favorite childhood memory locations from San Diego. Gosh, are we lucky, or what? Next time we're both home we are definitely meeting up! :) Gorgeous pics of the jelly fish by the way!

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  19. JoeyleeJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    these are amazing pictures and you are so pretty! These pictures make me want to go visit San Diego.

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  20. marieJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Hey we're neighbors, I am just up the road in Temecula.

    Love the shot you took of your husband and friends on the bridge by the water, very cool.

    Are those your bikes or rentals, they are so cute!

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  21. NikenJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    i would love to visit san diego. i'm hooked by that colorful fishes. they are gorgeous.haha

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  22. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a great day!! I have my own connections to that part of the world... I actually had lunch at the hotel in the background of your picture! And I love love love those seals... My mom used to be obsessed with 'the swimmers' that were always out swimming at the La Jolla beaches...

    swoon is right ...

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  23. ...January 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Awww riding bikes around the boardwalk there is one of the greatest things to do in San Diego! I love that! :) You look so cute :)

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  24. Lindsay [Elle Elizabeth]January 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    What an amazing trip you went on! I'm totally jealous :) I want my picture taken with seals!

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  25. Tammy @ Lemons, Avocados and the BayJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Ah sigh, I love San Diego.. and I am oh so happy it's my home! I go La Jolla Cove a few times a week, and the seals? They are my favorite! :)

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  26. Glenna BartlettJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Ok. I seriously need your help. My husband and I live in Santa Barbara and I am trying to convince him to move to San Diego. It's warmer, I've heard it has younger couples our age (we're 24 & 25) and I've even heard there is a strong community of LDS families down there.

    But his mind block is that we don't know anything about the city and it's just far enough away it's hard and inconvenient planning trips down there.

    PLEASE tell me the best places to live if you have no children YET, active LDS, in your mid 20's, LOVES the beach...that's very important. And wants a big and small town feel...if that's even possible.

    Help a girl out...not that SB isn't GORGEOUS. I just...am ready to move away from all the retired people. Haha.

    THANK YOU!!!!

    p.s. my email is yammyg@gmail.com Seriously...gracias.

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  27. Glenna BartlettJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    p.s. my name is Glenna :) and my blog is:

    www.finallysomethingtoblogabout.blogspot.com/

    p.p.s. I absolutely ADORE your blog!!

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  28. Sarah-AnneJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Fun times! Totally jealous of that bike...and the way you look so cute in your glasses.

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  29. ChelsJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    My hubs proposed in Coronado. Love it there. Cute post!

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  30. Sierra @ Sierra's ViewJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Words can't even explain how much I love San Diego. I will live there one day. I will.

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  31. :: ashley ::January 25, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    i seriously love coronado! best place ever! looks like you guys had fun!

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  32. Heather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary January 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    We got married in Coronado. Love it! Miss San Diego so much, but honestly don't know if I'd want to move back... it seemed so crowded when we just visited this weekend!! Eeeek!

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  33. DeniseJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I love San Diego! The coast is gorgeous and those bikes?? LOVE!

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  34. MonicaLeeBlogJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Ahhh I've always wanted to visit San Diego! Looks like you had a blast! Those pictures are awesome, and you couldnt be any cuter in your glasses!!

    <3 Monica

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  35. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Such beautiful pics! I love aquariums.. maybe it's because I love SCUBA diving, but they're awesome!

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  36. KylieJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    San Diego is one of my favorite places too! We actually stayed in La Jolla on our honeymoon, and went to Birch aquarium, and that same beach I think! We might go back for our 2nd anniversary....I'm hoping so :)

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  37. Tiff For TatJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    San Diego is BY FAR one of my most favorite places that I have traveled to. I would go back in a heartbeat!!!! Glad you had a great time..wonderful photos!

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  38. LisaJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    San Diego is very hard to beat. I loved it when I visited the first time when I was about 10 yrs. old. I loved it more than Disneyland. Who would have thought many, many years later, a husband & 5 kids I would move here with my family and then even have a baby here!! I keep praying we can retire here. I don't want to leave.

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  39. Maggie B.January 25, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Looks like you've had a great day! Never been to San Diego myself, but maybe someday!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your nice comment. And I'm really liking what I'm seeing on your blog! Can't wait to read more!

    Maggie B.
    "Finding Myself"
    www.magslifetoday.blogspot.com

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  40. MarsJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    So fun! I've never been to Coronodo Island but i wanna go next time I'm there! You should do a post of your top 10 things to do/places to go/things to see/places to eat of San Diego. or cali in general.

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  41. dreaming en francaisJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    The aquarium photos are so beautiful! And I love San Diego too, though I don't drive down there nearly enough! xo

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com

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  42. Emily @ Emmy JuneJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    You've totally inspired me to do a San Diego weekend with my hubby when we move back to SoCal. We spend a lot of time in Encinitas, but not much in SD.

    Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  43. Magical DaydreamJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Wow love the colors of all the fishes and sea animals. Plus the color of the bike :)

    x

    Marielle

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  44. AlexaJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful photos! La Jolla is my home! :)

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  45. AmberJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Ahhh... I've never been to CA or Sea World. It's on the list a a vacation site. My hubby has been and says it's awesome. Love all your pics - now I want to go even more! :)

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  46. Miss MalapropJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I LOVE aquariums, but I've never been to San Diego. I have a few friends who have lived there though, and have heard great things about it. Would love to visit the city and see Sea World one day!!

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  47. Sarah Christine Leavitt Taylor January 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    i agree San Diego is the best <3

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  48. Kelly ClarkJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    That looks like such a fun trip! I absolutely love seals and the aquarium pictures are oh so pretty! :)

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  49. RandiJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Hhhmmmmm, san diego is very fun but i would have to say i am a sucker for san francisco!

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  50. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    ah man! I love san diego, this looks like such a fun trip!

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  51. REBrownJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I love San Diego! The zoo there is so neat.

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  52. Courtney BJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    So pretty and FUN! Can we please plan a trip there together someday soon? Like real soon?

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  53. meghanJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    I love your beach cruisers. I rode them around Anna Maria last fall with a girlfriend, and she got one for Christmas! I can't wait to go back so that we can ride them again. Fun bikes are so relaxing and enjoyable to ride.

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  54. Brooke @ Silver LiningJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Hi there! I'm Brooke, and I'm a new follower (weirdly, I thought I started following you weeks ago? I guess I'm losing it after all). Anyway, you are so adorable, and your blog is so adorable. I'm a fan, and I'm so happy to be an official follower now.

    Brooke
    liningthecloudswithsilver.blogspot.com

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  55. Four Seasons FindsJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    I have a picture of that exact same jelly fish!

    http://thewojos.blogspot.com/2010/04/spring-break-rewind.html

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  56. LibbyJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    We were just in SD this weekend for my fiances rugby tournament! And when I was little I LOVED going to see the seals!

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