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Where to eat, where to wander, and what’s actually worth your time — from someone who lives here.
What you get
Places worth the drive: Beaches, trails, taco shops, and neighborhoods I’ve actually spent time in — not a list scraped off a top-10 roundup.
Plans you can use this weekend: Short itineraries and single-stop ideas, whether you’ve got a full Saturday or two free hours.
Beyond the county line: Baja, the desert, the mountains, and the odd trip further afield when it’s too good not to share.
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Who is it for
Locals: consider this your nudge to get out of your usual three-mile radius and explore our beautiful city. We live in one of the most amazing places in the world – let’s take advantage of it!
Visitors: consider it a shortcut past the tourist traps. I will show you all the places I take friends and family from out of town, hidden gems, and the must-dos according to your interests.
Both of you are welcome — I write for people who want the good version of a day out, however long they’re in town.
Hi, I’m Maria.
I write most of what you’ll read here. Together with my sidekick Greg, I’ve been exploring San Diego and writing about it for years — the well-known spots, the ones that take some finding, and the trips just past the county line. The Friday email is the short version of everything we’ve been up to that week.
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