Point Loma Tide Pools

San Diego Beaches: Point Loma Tide Pools at Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay.  It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542.  However, when visiting the monument, the Point Loma Tide Pools are a must-see. Beach Type: Rough, rocky area with tide…

The Spot in La Jolla

San Diego’s Best Pizza: The Spot in La Jolla Review

The Spot has been a La Jolla Village institution since the 1970s.  However, many people might not realize this restaurant actually started in Chicago.  The Spot in La Jolla not only has some of the best deep-dish pizza in San Diego, they can claim to be an actual Chicago pizza. WEBSITE: https://thespotonline.com/ Pizza is only…

Hiking Black Mountain

San Diego Hikes: Hiking Black Mountain from the North Side

If Black Mountain were 40 feet taller it would be the highest point in the city of San Diego.  As it is, it must settle for second place behind Cowles Mountain.  However, unlike Cowles Moutain, Black Mountain remains relatively uncrowded.  This is especially true for hiking Black Mountain from the north side. Starting Point: Glider…