San Diego often gets overlooked in favour of Los Angeles, but if you're looking for somewhere more relaxed and not requiring long drives to get around then this is the place to be. For those flying into LAX, San Diego is a just a two-hour Amtrak train ride away, or for those landing direct to the city's airport it's merely a 10-minutes in a taxi to the downtown area. So, if you're got 48 hours to spare on your next trip to California, here's a few tips for doing San Diego in style... DAY ONE Morning California boasts miles of sun-drenched coastline. In the morning, book a kayak tour with ...
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It had been a while since I’d been to a classic date spot restaurant – think red roses on the table, white linen and candlelight – but on walking into Osetra Seafood & Steaks in San Diego I instantly fell for it’s old-school charm. It was a Monday night and the large double-floor venue had a nice buzz, with a few couples and a group of friends settling in. Giovanni, the general manager, came to welcome us with a big smile and a delectable dose of Italian charm. Osetra has been open for 14 years in the Gaslamp district and continues to attract diners with its hearty seafood and meat offe...
Read more →Minus the net curtains and swathes of crochet, one new restaurant in San Diego’s Little Italy promises to transport you to the warmth of your grandmother’s house. Located in the heart of the bustling strip of bars and eateries, Nonna (meaning grandmother in Italian) welcomes you in with warm lighting and laid back furnishings. On a Friday night the place was pretty packed come 7pm and a waitress kindly revealed that there was a terrace in the back, which was much quieter. We found a table nestled in one corner and our very friendly waiter from Milan came to run us through the menu. Like it...
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