A Little Gem In San Diego

By Melanie



Just south of Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs is one of San Diego's precious jewels. Nestled under the bluffs, lies one of the most beautiful ocean views. This place is perfect for a walk or when you just want to sit and take in the beautiful California scenery.

During our last San Diego trip, this was one of our afternoon stops. I love taking time to appreciate nature; the fresh air and glistening water. Unfortunately, we didn't have the chance to see the famous sunsets but it was still amazing. What makes this spot special is that you can walk down on the rocks and sit right on top of the water.

photo via meetupstatic.com

This is a definite must see if you're visiting San Diego. I'm sure if you live there, you already know about it (if not you must go). Next visit, I will catch the sunset.

San Diego Road Trip

photo via sd architecture

This past weekend, my honey and I went to San Diego for a little weekend getaway. It's only 1 1/2 hours south from us so the drive there is a breeze.

I love how parts of the freeway are right by the coast.

San Diego is a great place. You have the city downtown and lots of smaller cities surrounding it and on the coast, each with it's own style and vibe. There's so much to check out. You really need more than a two days. SD is also so pretty with the hills and the ocean.

photo via West Coast Roads

We stayed in the Gaslamp district which is in downtown SD. It definitely has a city feel but not like LA. It's cleaner, safer but less exciting than LA. LA is much more of a big city and I think has more to offer. Gaslamp area is the spot for restaurants and bars.

Gaslamp District:

photo via triphow

Love the trolly!

Cupcake stop!

photos by Kristin_a via flickr

I can't pass up trying some cupcakes in a different city. Heavenly Cupcakes has some yummy ones.

View from the rooftop of our hotel. It was so nice to have a glass of wine at the lounge bar and have this view of the city and the harbour.

Walking around the city in the evening:

At the Marriott hotel:

I love this top from Bebe. It has a ruffle neckline that I adore. My friend bought it for me for my birthday this past January.

Brian surprised me with a little bubbly to celebrate our engagement.

AND finally......the ring!

In person, it's so sparkly! I love the style. It has a vintage feel. He did a great job picking it out :)

Bye Bye 2008

Happy New Year!


photo via Marl & B simply the best in fashion dolls

photo by Joseph Robertson via flickr

Wow, can you believe it's 2009! I am excited for a fresh new year. I think it will be a good one. I rang in the new year in Downtown San Diego. We wined, dined and danced our booties off in the Gaslamp district. We had such a blast!

View from the hotel balcony.

As you can see in the picture above, I decided to go with a simple black dress. I wanted to buy the strapless pink one in the earlier post but they didn't have my size: boohoo. I guess that's what happens when you wait to the last minute.

New Year's day we went to lunch in Ocean Beach. Did you know that the OB pier is the longest peir in all of California?