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SAN DIEGO - California

October 2007

Published in :: General

—WENDY LEMLIN

Go Shop

CITY DOG
545 Park Blvd • 619-269-0201
www.citycogsd.com
San Diego dogs love shopping for the latest styles in collars and clothes, the best toys and the yummiest food at this East Village boutique. Some even admit to enjoying the self-service dog wash.

CO-HABITAT
1433 University Ave • 619-688-1390
www.cohabitathome.com
Rich jewel tones, luscious silks and exquisite velvets are the elements of “India style” at this South Asia-inspired home furnishing store. Offering luxuriously chic décor, you won’t be “sari” you came here.

SAN DIEGO FARMERS’ MARKETS
County-wide • 760-745-3023
www.sdfarmbureau.org
Farmers’ markets are open almost every day of the week in San Diego County. Find flavorful local produce, fresh-cut flowers, handmade crafts and scrumptious prepared foods. Check the website for schedules.

Go See

BALBOA PARK
1549 El Prado • 619-239-0512
www.balboapark.org
More than just an urban park, Balboa Park’s 1,400 acres are home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo, theaters, art galleries, trails, gardens, sports centers, playgrounds, restaurants and dog parks.

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS AT THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
1788 El Prado • 619-232-3821
www.sdscrolls.org
The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most significant archaeological treasures ever discovered. Twenty-seven of those scrolls will be at the San Diego Museum of Natural History until January.

MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail • 619-668-3281
www.mtrp.org
More than 40 miles of trails wind through 5,800 natural and developed recreational acres, including a lake and campground.
The rugged hills, valleys, woodlands and grasslands are a haven for outdoors enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Go Eat

BLEU BOHÈME
4090 Adams Ave • 619-255-4167
www.bleuboheme.com
French regional cooking is très magnifique at this classy but unpretentious newcomer to the Kensington neighborhood. Wet your whistle with the signature basil martini, swoon over the bouillabaisse and find ecstasy in the chocolate mousse. $$-$$$

THE PRADO
1549 El Prado • 619-557-9441
www.cohnrestaurants.com
Set in the heart of Balboa Park, this bistro offers casual elegance with Spanish-fusion flavor. Zesty seafood paella, wild mushroom risotto and adobo-braised pork will have your taste buds shouting, “¡Olé!” $$-$$$$

SALAD STYLE
807 F St • 619-255-6731
www.saladstyle.net
Get your fix of San Diego’s most flavorful and healthy salads at this tiny East Village eatery. Choose from 12 signature salads, such as the ahi tuna and tomato, and try the special soup of the day. $

Go Party

ARTERRA LOUNGE
11966 El Camino Real • 858-369-6032
www.arterrarestaurant.com
Quiet sophistication is the watchword at this upscale lounge. Delectable appetizers, fresh sushi, trendy martinis and an extensive wine list make Arterra the place to see and be seen.

PATRICK’S II
428 F St • 619-233-3077
www.patricksii.com
Boogie on down to see the best live regional blues bands seven nights a week. A mainstay of downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter, this funky, friendly pub draws an eclectic crowd.

Go Day-Tripping

JULIAN, CA
60 miles northeast of San Diego
www.julianca.com
Fall is apple season in Julian, a historic gold-rush town about an hour from San Diego. Enjoy scenic mountains, sample a fresh-baked apple pie, browse quaint shops, explore the hiking trails, or tour an abandoned gold mine.

Fun Fact!

The next time you’re in a local bar, raise your glass to Wyatt Earp. The legendary lawman made San Diego his home in the 1880s, investing in saloons and real estate.

Published in :: General

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