As some of you may know, Mr. Jones and I spent a blissful 8 days in Southern California for Christmas. It was so much fun and the weather is absolutely gorgeous. I mean, 65 and sunny during the "winter"?! #weathergoals! For the first time in FIVE years, Mr. Jones was able to spend Christmas with his entire family! It was an unforgettable holiday and I wanted to share some of my memories with you (and some super exciting news!) as well as some restaurants, hotels, and places to see in sunny SoCal!
View from Laguna Cliffs Marriott Overlooking Latern Bay Park
Our Nephew, Gary the Blue Great Dane.
Appetizers from The Rooftop Lounge in Laguna Beach
Cocktails at Skyloft in Laguna Beach
Gary loves Dog Beach Del Mar!
Dog Beach Del Mar
The Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
View from our room in San Diego at Marriott Marquis & Marina
Mr. Jones and I are going to be an aunt and uncle....
and IT'S A GIRL!!
Skyler's twin brother and his wife are having a baby girl! We all got so lucky because the gender results came right after our family photos AND the night before most of us left California- crazy! The craziest thing is that my youngest brother and his wife are pregnant too and their due dates are within weeks of each other. It's going to be a very interesting July and I'm so excited!
Eats, Drinks, & Places To See:
In Laguna:
- The Rooftop Lounge- Amazing view and delicious drinks!
- Skyloft- Another amazing rooftop restaurant with excellent burgers.
- Marine Room Tavern- Cool bar with pool tables and live bands.
- Salt Creek Beach Park- Beautiful park, beautiful beach, just beautiful!
- Marriott Laguna Cliffs- Breathtaking views of Latern Bay Park and convenient location.
In San Diego:
- Dog Beach Del Mar- We go here every time we visit California!
- The Brigantine- Awesome food and an amazing patio that overlooks Del Mar race track.
- Hansen's- Super rad surf shop (I usually buy a Brixton hat every time I go)!
- 101 Diner- Killer breakfast.
- Seersucker- Instagram-worthy decor and great cocktails.
- Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina- Great location with beautiful views and a cute tiki bar.
- VG Donuts- Need I say more?
- Pipes Cafe- Delicious breakfast, bring cash!
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Have a wonderful day!