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.. ............................................................................................................... San Diego Communities Mission Beach & Pacific Beach Mix a couple of university populations, warm beaches, great surf, and a handful of bars together and you get San Diego’s Mission Beach and “PB.” Together the two towns—full of surf shops, fashion boutiques, and tattoo parlors—comprise the quintessential California dream. The 20-to-30something crowd who frequents the area enjoys proximity to everything under the sun, all within walking, skating, or cycling distance. Parking in this part of town is manageable, but traffic can be traumatic on the weekends so plan a little ahead. www.pacificbeach.org Hillcrest, Mission Hills & Adams Avenue With an abundance of shops, restaurants, and entertainment, Hillcrest, Mission Hills, and Adams Avenue are three of the liveliest destinations in America’s Finest City. From fashion to fine dining and everything in between, these neighborhoods are the pulse of San Diego’s ultra-hip urban and alternative scene. If it’s collectible, cool, or just plain kitschy, you’ll find it (and much more) here! Busy outdoor cafés line the sidewalks, lending the area a neighborly, friendly vibe. www.hillquest.com www.adamsaveonline.com Del Mar & Solana Beach From beaches to shopping and surfing to equine pastimes, Del Mar and Solana Beach are two of San Diego’s biggest attractions. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is a big piece of Del Mar’s heart and soul. And no visit is complete without a leisurely browse through Del Mar’s upscale boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Torrey Pines State Reserve and Del Mar’s beaches are two more reasons to go. Solana Beach offers more beautiful beaches, dining, performing arts, and the Cedros Design District. www.delmar.ca.us and www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us SUMMER/FALL 2007 | Visitor Connection 1_48_VC_SumFall07.indd 25 25 7/27/07 4:53:14 PM