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 :)