La Jolla, "The Jewel" of San Diego
Description:
San Diego is an extremely romantic destination, with its combination of beautiful weather and naturally breath taking views. You and your lover will be sure to enjoy the sensous undertones as you take a journey together through relaxing spas at Beauty Kliniek, enjoy the finest Italian foods at Barone's Trattoria Del Mare, and sip on fine Italian wines by an intimate fire at Stingaree. These amazing days only get better because you will be spending your nights at the Lodge at Torrey Pines, one of the most romantic hotels in La Jolla.
Author: njacobson
Day 1 - San Diego, Del Mar
It will be hard to tear yourselves from the beautiful Lodge at Torrey Pines but it gets even better than this, there are still beaches to discover, waves to feel crash onto your feet and moments to be made, and all of these you can do just a few feet from your hotel. However, get out and enjoy the "Jewel" of Southern California, La Jolla has a lot to offer and there is no better place to start than Humphrey's By the Bay. This restaurant will offer you an incredible view of Shelter Island while you dine on their well known and diverse brunch. From here it is time to head over to Beauty Kliniek to enjoy as much pampering as you can handle, this facility is geared equally for men and women, so fear not, there is something for everyone. Being pampered is hard work and is sure to work up quite the appetite so head over to Firenze Trattoria to enjoy a romantic lunch in a sun-splashed villa. Seaport Village is the next stop, where you and your newly rejuvenated partner can shop for some new clothes to compliment your new feeling bodies and minds. There are a wide array of shops and eateries here so be sure to look around, not just at the shops but the ponds, gardens and fountains as well. In order to enjoy the beautiful weather that San Diego offers take the opportunityto dine in the atrium at Barone's Trattoria Del Mare. This posh restaurant is decorated in white linens and creates and extremely romantic atmosphere perfect to enjoy Italian food in. From here head to Enoteca del Fornario where you can spend the night with each other sipping on espresso or fine wine. Again you will be able to enjoy the refreshing night outside or inside this beautiful destination.
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Humphrey's
Location:
view in google maps2241 Shelter Island Dr
Point Loma
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone:
619/523-1010 (general info)2
Beauty Kliniek
Location:
view in google maps3268 Governor Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone:
+1 858 457 01914
Seaport Village
Location:
view in google maps849 W. Harbor Dr
At Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 235 40146
Enoteca del Fornaio
Location:
view in google maps1555 Camino del Mar
Suite 327
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone:
858 755 8639Day 2 - San Diego
When you finally wake from your well deserved night sleep head back in time as you enjoy breakfast at the Crown Room where you will and extenstive brunch selection in an Old World setting, the environment created will be sure to transport you somewhere new and exciting. After this amazing breakfast it is time to enjoy the beautiful La Jolla weather and stroll outside in the Balboa Park. This sprawling 1200 acre park has a strong cultural feel, with its authentic Spanish architecture as well as its wide variety of activities. Walking through this beautiful sanctuary will be sure to immerse you in the passion that exists within this one of a kind environment, there is so much life and energy to feel here it is contagious. From this massive eden head to Old Venice for an intimate dining experience, where you will sit in a quaint garden and be serenaded by the restaurants live piano. There is also a strong artistic culture in La Jolla and while here you must visit the Fingerhut Gallery that is constantly bringing extremely rare pieces for its patrons to enjoy. This gallery is one of the, "Jewels" that gave La Jolla its name. Before the sun sets on this beautiful day, try to head to the Sunset Cliffs and enjoy the sunset from the bluffs created by the crashing waves, this is an awe inspiring view that will be sure to make you hug tight the person next to you. From here transport yourselves to another world, the three storied Stingaree, where you will eat from a menu consisting of French, Italian, and Mediterranean foods. After dinner you can head to the second floor and enjoy the full bar, with a very intimate lounge setting. However if this is still too busy head to the third floor and enjoy the patio with wonderful fireplace, if you do get cold head down to the first floor and warm up dancing the night away.
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Balboa Park
Location:
view in google maps1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
+1 619 239 05123
Old Venice
Location:
view in google maps2910 Canon Street
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone:
619 222 58885
Sunset Cliffs
Location:
view in google mapsLocated along Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone:
+1 619 236 55556
Stingaree
Location:
view in google maps454 Sixth Ave
Between Island Ave and J St, Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
619/544-9500