For Memorial Day weekend I headed down to southern California to visit San Diego and Palm Springs. Between soaking in the sunshine and beautiful views from high-rise balconies, relaxing poolside and enjoying the delicious fare at local hot spots, I think it’s safe to say I had an amazing time.
Panoramic view from a high rise condo balcony in the Little Italy area of San Diego.
Little Italy neighborhood
The Ironside Fish & Oyster Restaurant with its “living wall” and “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats” sign on the roof line.
The Ironside Fish & Oyster Restaurant’s “living wall”
Frequent sighting in Little Italy: little Italian Greyhounds of course!
The San Diego City County Administration Building
A Gaudi-inspired cat in the San Diego Waterfront to frighten the children
A Gaudi-inspired cat in Dan Diego
If you love purple, you’ll love the flowering Jacaranda trees commonly seen covering San Diego sidewalks
San Diego’s Maritime Museum
San Diego’s Maritime Museum has many ships and submarines to see.
A Ship at the San Diego’s Maritime Museum
The Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Diego comes alive at night
Sunset and surfers at Pacific Beach in San Diego
Pools, palms and mid-century homes in Palm Springs
A Palm Springs sunset
Palm Springs restaurant hot spot “Tropicale” with retro interior, popular patio dining and an eclectic menu
Sunny skies in Palm Springs
Weekend Warriors: San Diego & Palm Springs
Last weekend with Clayton Blakley