Kate Sessions Memorial Park

Our wedding ceremony took place at a park on the side of Mount Soledad, with a spectacular view of the San Diego skyline, bay & ocean. We also had a great view of Sea World's fireworks at 10pm, which seemed like a private show just for us to close out our reception.

Catamaran Resort Hotel

We got a room for ourselves at Catamaran in the tower. The view was fantastic. The room could use a little updating, but the location, view, service & brunch on Sunday were all first rate. I would highly recommend it.

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

This little Inn at the cliffs is only a block from our apartment, and served as a fantastic place for our family to stay. It's not in the heart of any nightlife, but the views are wonderful. It's very convenient to Sea World, airport, downtown, San Diego Zoo, and many other attractions.

Catalina Island

This is where we got engaged. Catalina is about 2 hours from where we live. You can catch the ferry at Long Beach or Dana Point. Allow about 1.5 hrs to drive and about 45 minutes for the boat ride to the island. Located just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island-with its Mediterranean charm and myriad of exciting activities-provides a quick and easy getaway. Travel time to Avalon, the Island's only city, can be done in as little as 15 minutes by air, or one hour by boat. Travel time to the village of Two Harbors is about 90 minutes by boat from San Pedro.

Disneyland

Ensenada

Ensenada, Baja California, located just 70 short miles south of San Diego is the perfect weekend getaway. First discovered in 1542 by Portuguese navigator Don Juan Rodriguez, Ensenada was known as a small fishing village and the home of Hussongs Cantina and Papas & Beer until just recently, when it was selected from a handful of elite Baja cities to become Baja Norte's weekend Hot Spot.

Gaslamp District

Restaurants, shops, bars, etc... This is the spot for downtown nightlife.

La Jolla/Seal Beach

There are a lot of great art galleries in La Jolla, as well as shops, restaurants and beautiful beaches. Torrey Pines Golf Course will host the 2008 Masters. My favorite La Jolla attraction is the cove where the seals and seal lions hang out. Seals and sea lions are often found on or near the beach at the Children's Pool during Fall, Winter, and Spring. They are wild animals you can watch, but may not disturb.

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

The 4900 block of Newport Ave. is blocked off every Wednesday all year long to host the Farmer's Market. Farmer's come from as far away as Fresno to offer fresh fruits & veggies at great prices. I also see vendors with fresh fish and flowers for sale. Admission is always free to this fun event. There are also rides for the kids, including the always popular llama rides.

Ocean Beach Pier Cafe

2nd longest pier on the West coast. There is also a little cafe on the pier where you can have fish tacos.

Rosarito

Just 20 miles south of the California border, Rosarito is part of the Tourist Corridor that includes Tijuana, Ensenada and Rosarito. Home to some of the most diverse shopping in Baja, visitors may browse through more than 500 stores offering baked goods, Mexican folk art, ceramics, silver, leather, wool and other unusual gifts.

San Diego Wild Animal Park