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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
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