30 Things We Love

30 THINGS

WE LOVE THIS SUMMER

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1 Biking down the Silver Strand, followed by a gondola ride through the Coronado Cays.

2 Rides, waterslides, furry friends, parades and Big Bird’s Beach at the new Sesame Street-themed park, Sesame Place. p. 10

3 Dining on handcrafted pasta dishes and sipping wine at the bar at Piper in Oceanside. p. 6

4 Snorkeling and kayaking along the postcard-perfect La Jolla Cove and coastline on a sunny summer day. p. 17

5 Outdoor dining and the “Picnic on the Beach” experience, courtesy of The Shores in La Jolla. p. 26

6 Taking the ferry from downtown San Diego across the bay to Coronado Ferry Landing to sightsee.

7 Superheroes, celebrities, parties and people-watching at Comic-Con International downtown. p. 12 8 Padres baseball games and cheat meals at Petco Park in East Village.

9 Morning hikes through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. p. 43

10 Perusing new exhibits at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. p. 33

11 Visiting the Giant Kelp Forest, Shark Shores and the new Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins exhibit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. p. 13

12 Exploring bamboo groves, desert gardens and a rainforest at San Diego Botanic Garden. p. 33

13 The pork-belly street tacos and Spicy Mango Michelada at Go Go Amigo at Liberty Station. p. 7

14 Riding the thrilling new Emperor at SeaWorld San Diego—California’s first “dive coaster.” p. 10

15 Biking through Mission Trails Regional Park. 16 Produce, flowers and tamales at the Solana Beach Farmers Market (Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.).

17 “Bettin’ on the ponies” (aka thoroughbred racing) at Del Mar Racetrack. p. 13

18 San Diego Symphony concerts by the bay, under the stars, at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. p. 12

19 Playtime in Mission Beach, complete with a stroll along the boardwalk and through Belmont Park. p. 13

20 Perusing art galleries and boutiques at Cedros Design District. p. 22

21 Touring the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at San Diego Zoo, featuring close encounters with critters and four unique habitats. p. 10

22 Rides, games and deep-fried delights at the San Diego County Fair. p. 12

23 Retail therapy at Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town. p. 21 24 Elegant dining, craft cocktails and the famous Yodel dessert at Juniper and Ivy in Little Italy. p. 7

25 Free weekly concerts in Balboa Park showcasing the Spreckels Organ—the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ (with 5,017 pipes!).

26 Hiking the 3.7-mile, twisting, turning jaunt known as the Sunset Cliffs Trail Walk, and exploring the tide pools below. p. 42

27 Wine flights and woodfired pizzas on the garden patio at Hangar 76. p. 9

28 Walking across the Cabrillo Bridge, while pausing to watch incoming airplanes prepare to land at Lindbergh Field.

29 The Filipino spaghetti and Caesar salad at White Rice at Liberty Station.

30 Picking the perfect beach, grabbing a towel and sunscreen, and enjoying summer in San Diego.