You’re welcome to stay wherever works for you, but we recommend staying between La Jolla and Encinitas. Keep in mind that San Diego does not have significant public transit options, so factor that into your travel plans. Most of the coastal cities (Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Cardiff, Leucadia) will have great options for food and activities within walking distance.
Please note that bus transportation will be provided from the ceremony to the reception for those who will be using Uber or Lyft to get to the chapel.
Where To Stay
Suggested Accommodations
VRBO and Airbnb - Search in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, and Encinitas
8 Omni La Costa Resort and Spa
Things To Do
Here are some of our favorite things to do in San Diego!
Coffee
Pannikin Coffee, Encinitas - Get the cinnamon rolls
Lofty Coffee, Solana Beach - Turkish Latte and a cookie
Birdrock Coffee, Del Mar - Go for a beach stroll afterwards
Food
Board and Brew - The best sandwiches in San Diego, perfect for a beach picnic
Claire’s on Cedros - Great breakfast spot, 50% of the Peterka sisters worked there at one point or another
Taco Stand, Encinitas or La Jolla
Drinks
Viewpoint Brewery, Del Mar - great beer and beautiful lagoon views
Monarch Ocean Pub, Del Mar - happy hour spot with great ocean views
Activities
Del Mar Beach - A great beach with good lunch spots nearby
Annie’s Canyon, Solana Beach - Hike in a sandstone canyon
Mesa Rim climbing gym, Mira Mesa - Huge climbing gym that we frequented a lot in high school
Torrey Pines State Beach - Beautiful hike overlooking the beach, with the option to hike down to the water
La Jolla Cove - Tide pools, caves, and tons of sea lions, a great place to rent kayaks or snorkel on a warm day
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla - Great exhibits right on the coast
Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens, Encinitas - A beautiful stroll, right by Swami’s beach
Glider Port, La Jolla - Great spot to picnic and watch people paragliding
Little Italy Farmer’s Market - Grab some food and then stroll down to the waterfront in Downtown
San Diego Zoo or Safari Park
Balboa Park - Full of gardens and museums, international houses, and events
Padres Baseball Game, Downtown San Diego