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These past few months I\u2019ve teamed up with the awesome folks at Andaz<\/a> to bring you some of the highlights from their properties around the states. They also have locations across the pond, down in Costa Rica<\/a> (mom + dad are you reading this \u2013 we need to go!) along with other awesome destinations and more to open in the coming years. So far I\u2019ve been able to experience Andaz Napa, NYC, Los Angeles and San Diego.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know about you guys, but I often travel via my stomach and I\u2019m always planning my next meal. Eating my way through a city is my favorite way to explore! For San Diego I knew there was an abundance of great Mexican food and California inspired Italian food \u2013 so we focused on that.<\/p>\n Had I been by myself I would have gladly eaten fish tacos for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert (hey, it\u2019s part of my job!!) but seeing as how I was with my husband, I had to mix it up a bit! Not to worry though, my list of epic Fish Taco joints in San Diego is growing by the hour\u2026 so a return trip will absolutely be in my near future!!<\/p>\n The Andaz San Diego is right in the heart of downtown, in the Gaslamp district, which is pretty much the hot spot of trendy restaurants at the moment. Some of my favorites included:<\/p>\n For Lunch or Dinner:<\/strong> For Brunch:<\/strong> For Cocktails:<\/strong> You\u2019ve also got to hit up Balboa Park and wander around the ground there for an afternoon. You could pop into the San Diego Zoo while there and check out the Air and Space Museum too!! I mean, we\u2019ve gotta do a bit of walking in order to burn off all those calories, am I right?<\/p>\n If you happen to be there on a weekend, check out the Farmers Market in Little Italy (right downtown) for some seriously great snacks! They have an abundance of pre-made food to try if you\u2019re hungry, gorgeous produce to snack on and some beautiful flowers if you need to snag some for any reason!<\/p>\n Downtown San Diego also has go-car<\/a>\u00a0(like mini go-karts) rentals that you can drive on the main roads. You can rent one for an afternoon and do a guided tour of all the hot spots! It\u2019s a great way to see a ton of the city in 2-3 hours!<\/p>\n There you have it!! Enough restaurants \/ sites \/ nibbles \/ drinks to get you through an incredible San Diego excursion! Hop on over to Andaz Salon<\/a> for more fab San Diego finds along with other epic Andaz adventures!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is it criminal that I only live a few hours away from San Diego yet I almost never find myself there? I think so! Luckily I\u2019ve now remedied that and have vowed to return so I can\u00a0continue my fish taco hunt in the very near future (more on that in a bit!) These past few […]<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ironside<\/a> \u2013 It\u2019s like the best of the east coast but in San Diego. The most epic Lobster Roll in the state. It\u2019s to die for!
\n\u2022 Seersucker San Diego<\/a> \u2013 Literally a hop skip and a jump from the Andaz, Seersucker is killing it!! Kick off your meal with the duck fat fries for sure. Trust me, you\u2019ll thank me later.
\n\u2022 Davanti Enoteca<\/a> \u2013 two words \u2013 mascarpone polenta. It\u2019s probably going to change your life. Also, order the focaccia with honeycomb. Another game changer!! And wear comfortable clothing, since you\u2019ll leave FULL!
\n\u2022 Oscar\u2019s Mexican Seafood<\/a> \u2013 home to the best fish taco in my humble opinion. This little eatery is churning out some seriously amazing eats. Any of the tacos would be worth a flight to San Diego. The grilled shrimp and their taco of the day were my 2 favorites!! And you can bet I\u2019ll be back when I continue my fish taco quest!
\n\u2022 Bahia Don Bravo \u2013 another can\u2019t miss fish taco joint! It\u2019s a bit out of the way since it\u2019s a drive away in La Jolla, but their Lobster Burrito. Whoa!<\/p>\n![\"Gaby's](\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gabys-Guide-to-San-Diego-Tacos-.jpg\")
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\n\u2022 The Patio on Goldfinch<\/a> \u2013 Who wouldn\u2019t want to dine while sitting underneath a giant living wall filled with plants, succulents and happiness. The chilequiles might not be the most photogenic thing on the planet \u2013 but they are game changers!!!
\n\u2022 Coffee and Tea Collective<\/a> \u2013 looking for some seriously beautiful coffee art? Look no further!! Coffee and Tea Collective is the perfect place to caffeinate and relax while sipping on a great beverage!
\n\u2022 Bottega Americano<\/a> \u2013 Breakfast Calzones. Do I need to say anymore? This restaurant just opened a few months ago and they are already rocking it! The interior is beautiful, the food is out of this world and I\u2019d like to move into the space next to the pizza oven so I can become an official taste tester!
\n\u2022 Donuts on top of the Andaz<\/a> \u2013 the flavors rotate on a daily basis and the pastry chef will blow your mind with all the different options. Coming from a seriously judgy donut consumer \u2013 these rocked!!
\n\u2022 The Donut Bar<\/a> \u2013 go early and prepare to wait in a mega line. But if you\u2019re obsessed with donuts then you absolutely cannot miss this one! The donuts are approximately the size of your head\u2026 so go hungry!
\n\u2022 Extraordinary Desserts<\/a> \u2013 the name says it all! The desserts here are out of this world. They are so beautiful you won\u2019t want to ruin it by digging in, but I promise you it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n![\"Gaby's](\"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gabys-Guide-to-San-Diego-Calzone.jpg\")
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\n\u2022 Fairweather Bar \u2013 talk about instagram friendly locations!! If you\u2019re a cocktail aficionado you\u2019ve got to give this one a try! Give your bartender a tip on what kind of alcohol you enjoy and they\u2019ll whip up something delicious.
\n\u2022 Puesto at The Headquarters<\/a> \u2013 the margaritas here are top notch!! And they have 3 different kinds of guacamole; I mean\u2026 who could argue with that?<\/p>\n