{"id":29363,"date":"2018-11-13T12:15:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T20:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=29363"},"modified":"2019-10-10T08:53:29","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T15:53:29","slug":"los-angeles-to-san-diego-food-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/los-angeles-to-san-diego-food-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles to San Diego Food Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
**This post is brought to you by Capital One\u00ae.\u00a0\u00a0All content, ideas, and words are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that allow me to create new and special content like this for What\u2019s Gaby Cooking**<\/i><\/span><\/h6>\n

LA to San Diego is one of the most popular road trips in California. It\u2019s 122-ish miles and should be about two hours long\u2026 BUT if you do it the Gaby way, it\u2019ll be a little bit longer and so much more delicious!<\/span><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve done the drive probably two dozen times over the past few years. We\u2019re always heading south to visit friends, attend weddings, concerts, football games, book signing events\u2026 you get the idea. Over the years I\u2019ve developed the MOST EPIC road trip itinerary that will take you from LA to San Diego (and in reverse) and you\u2019ll stop at some incredible restaurants, coffee shops and pastry shops along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You remember the Capital One Savor\u00ae card<\/span><\/a> that I\u2019ve been obsessing over the past year? It comes with all sorts of benefits that are PERFECT for people like you and me because the new rewards structure is epic. 4% cash back on dining which is key for a food-based road trip. 4% cash back on entertainment, including concerts, live sporting events, movie theaters, amusement parks, museums and art galleries. And 2% cash back at grocery stores, which comes in handy if you need to make any extra stops along your road trip. If you haven\u2019t already checked it out, you need to!! It\u2019s making life a whole lot sweeter. <\/span><\/p>\n

I used the Savor card the whole road trip and packed in so much incredible food that resulted in mega rewards so everyone wins! Ready for this – here\u2019s the route\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles<\/strong>: First thing is first, grab a morning pastry at\u00a0Gjusta<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Venice. You can\u2019t go wrong with anything on their menu, but their chocolate chip cookies feel like the right way to start any drive. Also the Bialy sandwiches\u2026 life changing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manhattan Beach<\/strong>: About 30 minutes into your drive, swing by Two Guns\u00a0Espresso<\/span><\/a> in Manhattan Beach and grab a latte,\u00a0 <\/span>a mocha, or a regular black coffee if that\u2019s more your speed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Long Beach<\/strong>: Ice Cream at Long\u00a0Beach\u00a0Creamery<\/span><\/a> is a MUST every single time I go to Long Beach. The flavors coming out of their scoop shop are unbeatable. All-natural flavors and incredible combos – the cabernet brownie and dark chocolate are two of my all-time favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Newport<\/strong>: One of our favorite places to stop for lunch is Bear\u00a0Flag\u00a0Fish\u00a0<\/span><\/a>for some poke, guacamole and some freshly friend tortilla chips. Hands down the best poke in all of southern California! Be prepared for a little bit of a line, but I promise you it\u2019s worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rancho Santa Fe<\/strong>: One of my favorite places right in Rancho Santa Fe is Chino\u00a0Farms<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s an incredible farm stand that some of the best restaurants in San Diego use for their produce. All of their fruit is fantastic so it\u2019s great to stock up for a few snacks throughout the weekend. And if you have time, grab a chocolate chip cookie at Thyme in the Ranch<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s the sweetest little bakery near Chino that has fantastic pastries. It\u2019s full of fresh flowers, tons of different cakes like carrot cake, German chocolate cake, lemon blueberry cake and gorgeous salads. Very on brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pacific Beach<\/strong>: As you get into San Diego, a stop for Fish Tacos at Oscars<\/span><\/a> is an absolute MUST. Easily the best tacos in all of Southern California, and I say that with 100% certainty as I\u2019ve tried them all. These are truly the best tacos on earth and you need to try everything on the menu!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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San Diego<\/strong>: Oysters and Lobster Rolls to from\u00a0Ironside<\/span><\/a> are the perfect way to end the trip. Grab a glass of bubbles and some fresh seafood and cheers to the perfect road trip!<\/span><\/p>\n

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So next time you hit the road, save this link and make sure to explore in real foodie style! I promise you it will be the most memorable and delicious road trip you\u2019ll ever take! And if you need someone to meet you at Bear Flag for some poke, I\u2019m just an Instagram DM away \ud83d\ude42
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LA to San Diego is one of the most popular road trips in California. It\u2019s 122-ish miles and should be about two hours long\u2026 BUT if you do it the Gaby way, it\u2019ll be a little bit longer and so much more delicious! […]<\/p>\n

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