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The #holidays are my favorite time of the year! In #SanDiego there are so many exciting activities and events going on throughout the city. Here is a list of 4 fun things to do this holiday season in San Diego: 1. Go Ice Skating by the Sea The Hotel Del Coronado hosts Skating by the Sea from November 22, 2021- January 2, 2022. At this event, you get to put on your iceskates and skate to the tunes of ocean sounds. For more information on pricing and hours of operation, go to https://hoteldel.com/events/skating-by-the-sea/ Photo Credit :Hotel Del Coronado 2. Visit a Holiday Market Holiday Markets are a great way to support local businesses and find gifts for friends and family. There are many upcoming Holiday Markets: Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village Saturday , December 4th from 4 p.m- 8.pm For more information about the event visit https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-tree-lighting Little Italy Holiday Markets Every Wednesday in December (except December 29th) from 9:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m For more information visit https://www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-tree-lighting/little-italy-wednesday-holiday-market Holiday Market at Petco November 29th - December 24th For more information visit https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/events/holiday-market-and-trail Queen Bee Market Saturday, December 4th and Sunday December 5th from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m at Del Mar Fairgrounds , Bing Crosby Hall For more information visit https://thequeenbeemarket.com 3. Visit the Christmas Tree Trail According to Sandiego.org , t here are 9 Christmas Trees on this trail. The trees can be found in various locations around the city. Click on this link for more information https://www.sandiego.org/campaigns/winter-holiday-in-san-diego/christmas-tree-trail.aspx Photo Credit: Sandiego.org 4.Attend a Holiday Parade Holiday Parades are always fun! Here are some upcoming Holiday Parades: Encinitas Holiday Parade December 4th from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m For more information visit https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/encinitas-holiday-parade.aspx La Jolla Christmas Parade December 5th at 1:30 p.m For more information visit https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/la-jolla-christmas-parade-and-holiday-festival.aspx Port of San Diego Parade of Lights, December 12-19th on Sundays at 5:30 p.m For more information vist https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events/parades/san-diego-bay-parade-of-lights.aspx

Reading Time: 1 Minute One of the best things about living in San Diego is the weather. The near perfect weather all year long allows for endless opportunities to explore the beautiful #hiking trails in San Diego. This post lists 2 unique hikes to add to your San Diego bucket list! 1. Torrey Pines State Reserve This is one of my favorite hikes to do in San Diego and for good reason. Torrey Pines State Reserve has some of the best ocean view trails. One of my favorite trails is the Guy Fleming Trail, it's about a 2 -mile loop that offers scenic overlooks. Another great trail not to miss is the beach trail. Not only do you get beautiful ocean views, but you can take the trail to a set of stairs, that take you right to the beach. For more information on this hike visit torreypine.org 2. Annie's Canyon Trail This has to be one of the coolest trails in San Diego. This unique trail is located in Solana Beach and the trail takes you along a beautiful marsh land to a hidden canyon. As you continue along the trail, you get to a sign that tells you that there are two paths to take. The moderate trail takes you to the top of the canyon, but the difficult trail takes you through the canyon. I highly recommend taking the difficult trail, but as a warning, the canyon does get very narrow so if you have claustrophobia keep that in mind. More information about the trail can be found here https://thenaturecollective.org/location/annies-canyon-trail/

San Diego is not just a destination for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts; it's also a destination for foodies who love the taste of comforting homemade baked delights. When I am on the hunt for a delicious treat in San Diego to satisfy my sweet tooth, I like to switch it up sometimes and visit a vegan bakery. Why Vegan?  I am very intrigued by how bakers turn traditional desserts, recreate them with all plant-based ingredients, and make the most delicious vegan desserts. In this post, I'll share 2 of the best vegan bakeries in San Diego. Maya's Cookies and Split Bakehouse.  Maya's Cookies      The first time I tried Maya's cookies was at the Little Italy Farmer's Market in 2019. I instantly fell in love with these vegan cookies. What I love about these cookies is the amazing flavors, from birthday cake to snickerdoodle to S'mores, each one is mouthwatering and will leave you wanting more. In addition to the permanent flavors, the owner also has seasonal and holiday flavors. Whenever I have family in town, I love to buy a dozen of these to share and my family is always surprised that the cookies are vegan.  My Favorite: My go-to cookie is the S'mores cookie. The S'mores cookie is a chocolate cookie with gooey marshmallows in the middle. Yum! Where to find Maya's Cookies: You can order Mya's Cookies online and have them shipped to your home. If you live locally you can find them at several farmers markets throughout the city including the Little Italy Farmers Market and the Hillcrest Farmers Market. You can also visit the storefront location at 4760 Mission Gorge Place, Suite G in Mission Valley.  S'mores Cookie Split Bakehouse     Split Bakehouse Bakery serves up the best vegan pastries in San Diego. They were voted Best Vegan Pastry 2021 by the San Diego Magazine! They have various items on their menu such as muffins, cinnamon rolls, and croissants. The pastries are light, refreshing, and everything that you want in a pastry. Fun Fact: Their pastry chef was featured on Episode 6 of Bakers Dozen on Hulu!  My Favorite: I love their signature Berry Pop Tart (It's an upgrade from my childhood pop tarts that I used to eat for breakfast).  Where to find Split Bakehouse: You can find Split Bakehouse Pastries at many coffee shops around San Diego. They also have a storefront located at Grossmont Center Mall in La Mesa. If you visit one of these bakeries, leave a comment below and let me know about your experience Berry Pop Tart and Cranberry Blood Orange Galette If you visit one of these bakeries, leave a comment below and let me know about your experience!