San Diego

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As we approached the end of summer, we decided we all needed an inexpensive, nearby, get away before school started back up. We decided to drive to San Diego for a few days. When we left Phoenix, it was 111 degrees. When we arrived in Ocean Beach, it was 70 degrees. BIG difference. Nicole was brave enough to go in the water. I still had my capris and a sweater on.

The first day was exciting watching the junior olympic beach volleyball players. It was so different watching a 2 person team versus what Nicole is use to playing with 6 players on the court. The next day we met up with Becke's family on Mission Beach. A little too much sea weed for me, but Nicole enjoyed boogie boarding. We headed to Coronado beach the third day, which was extremely clean. I didn't care for the drive over the bridge. Our last day we headed back to Mission beach to catch the evening sunrise.

Following are our restaurant recommendations: The Pizza Port in Ocean Beach - excellent pizza for only $2.25 per slice; Tasty Burgers at Pacific Beach Bar & Grill; Authentic Tacos at Jose's in LaJolla; Creamy Pesto Genovese Pasta at Buon Appetito in Little Italy; fish & patty melt was average at McP's on Coronado Island; Top Notch dinner at Phil's BBQ in San Diego, the Price was right too, but be prepared, there is always a wait!