30 THINGS WE LOVE THIS SPRING
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1 Roaming through The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch—an annual San Diego springtime tradition. p. 10 2 Sampling absinthe and dining on French bistro fare at Wormwood. p. 7 3 Exploring the Teatro Piñata exhibit (a mysterious theater experience for kids) at The New Children’s Museum downtown. p. 33
9 Morning hikes through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. p. 43 10 Shopping for one-of-akind treasures at Bazaar Del Mundo in Old Town. p. 8 11 Perusing creations by more than 300 artists at Mission Federal ArtWalk— San Diego’s largest urban arts festival. p. 10
4 Taking in the La Jolla Cove, caves and coastline via a La Jolla Kayak tour. p.12
12 Gourmet tacos, fresh red-snapper ceviche, craft cocktails and vibrant murals at Urbana. p. 7
5 Picnics, concerts and food festivals on the lawn at Waterfront Park on a sunny spring day.
13 Touring architectural marvel The Salk Institute for Biological Studies campus, overlooking the ocean.
6 Taking the ferry from downtown San Diego to Coronado Ferry Landing.
14 Braving the new Emperor ride at SeaWorld San Diego. (It’s the tallest, fastest dive coaster in California!) p. 34
7 Steaks, Old Fashioneds and retro-glam vibes at Rare Society in Solana Beach. p. 6 8 Padres baseball games and cheat meals at Petco Park. p. 13
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15 Shopping and lunching at Westfield UTC. p. 8 16 Buying spring produce at the Little Italy Mercato. p. 12
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17 Delicious vegan fare in the form of sushi, ramen and other Japanese delights at The Yasai in Little Italy. p. 26
24 Catching a San Diego Legion pro rugby match at the San Diego State University Sports Deck. p. 13
18 Wine tasting, shopping for gifts and exploring the quaint grounds of Bernardo Winery. p. 13
25 Spring wildflowers, stargazing and hiking at AnzaBorrego Desert State Park.
19 Playtime in Mission Beach, complete with a boardwalk stroll and a ride on the vintage Giant Dipper roller coaster. 20 Dancing, beignets and buckets of boiled crawfish at the Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival, May 5-8 at Spanish Landing Park. 21 Exploring Coronado along Orange Avenue, home to shops, dining and Lamb’s Players Theatre. p. 18 22 Retail therapy at Whiskey X Leather and dinner at One Paseo. p. 9 23 Admiring 125 of the world’s finest cars at La Jolla Concours d’Elegance. p. 10
26 Touring the historical Marston House Museum, an architectural masterpiece designed by Irving Gill. p. 38 27 Rare, loose-leaf teas from around the world, house-milled matcha and elegant chocolates at PARU tea bar in La Jolla. p. 9 28 Walking across the Cabrillo Bridge, while pausing to watch incoming airplanes prepare to land at Lindbergh Field. 29 Sparkling sangria, fresh flowers and stocking up on curated goods at The Annex and Communal. p. 9 30 Swimming, sunbathing and bar-hopping in Pacific Beach for spring break in San Diego!
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