Quick Note From San Diego
December 3rd, 2016
A view outside Joe’s suburban San Diego hotel last night as the sun bounces off the mountains at dusk before sinking into the Pacific Ocean.
Yes, Joe is typing a quick post from his hotel in suburban San Diego. It’s mid-morning in sunny San Diego (yeah, that’s a redundant phrase).
This is Joe’s first time in San Diego and only second time in California. Yeah, Joe can see why San Diego is a desirable place to live, provided you have cash to burn. California is not cheap.
Anyway, while driving from the airport yesterday, Joe was listening to a local FM rock station that just happens to be the FM flagship station of Chargers broadcasts. The afternoon DJ was talking about tomorrow’s game and said, “This ought to be a good game Sunday. I never thought I’d ever say that about a Buccaneers game but, hey, they kicked Seattle’s [backside] last week.”
Joe italicized the above phrase because the DJ said it in such a condescending, gross tone, as if he said, “Eeewww!” after walking around his house barefoot and stepping in his dog’s freshly dropped dung.
Win Sunday, and folks will respect your Buccaneers, Joe is confident.
Now, off to explore San Diego. Joe is heading to the USS Midway museum and hopefully the Pacific Ocean for the first time (Joe doesn’t think Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco qualifies as the Pacific).
December 3rd, 2016 at 12:56 pm
Go to South Beach Bar & Grill located on Ocean Beach!
So good!
December 3rd, 2016 at 12:58 pm
I hope you have time to check out Torrey Pines.
If you stay in La Jolla you may not want to go back to Florida.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:03 pm
Not sure what that is.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Googling “Torrey Pines San Diego” reveals….
https://torreypine.org/
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Make sure they are all BYOJLB spots!
Bring Your Own Jason Licht Beer
Business before pleasure
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:11 pm
Joe, you need to go to Ocean Beach and drive out to the Sunset Cliffs. absolutely breathtaking.
Then drive up to La Jolla and cruise Torrey Pines. You can check out the beach and beautiful cliffs up there as well, along with a beautiful drive.
And i know you love pretty ladies, so I would swing through Pacific Beach during the day or downtown at night. Although when it;s in the 50s here, the ladies show a bit less skin.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Judging from that photo, looks like you’re around Mission Valley or Clairemont.
OB and PB are very close, as is Torrey pines in La Jolla. La Jolla is stuffy and super rich, similar to Naples, FL but w/ better views and food.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:14 pm
CharlieB:
Was thinking that might be some golf course, which Joe considers beneath him.
Thanks. If have time, will go there.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:18 pm
That’s a good description.
John Lynch is from La Jolla.
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Make sure you stay near the Pacific ocean. San Diego has had major wildfires recently due to climate change. Major site for the US Navy, too. Enjoy as I had family who lived in LA and raved about going down to San Diego for vaca. LIke when we Orlando krewe come over to either the Space/Gold Coast for some R and R. BTW, please bring us home a win!!!
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:24 pm
Yea it’s definitely nice up there, but I prefer areas like OB much more. Good mix of people, demographics, etc., that make it an interesting and vibrant community. And the cliffs are truly epic.
If I was still single, I would be in PB though. Without question 🙂
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:27 pm
This place is worth a stop too.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
December 3rd, 2016 at 1:54 pm
^^ Oh yes. Stone is awesome. Some amazing food at the public market too, similar to the ferry building in SF
December 3rd, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Say Joe, you’re spot on bout Diego. Lived there for a bout 2 yrs.You can’t find a decent 1 bedroom apt there for less than 950 per month. And the house notes start at around 1800..and that’s a shack! Welcome to Cali!! There is cheap shopping right across the border in Tijuana. and the tequila is definitely primo! Fishermans wharf is a tourist trap to the max. Alcatraz tour ain’t bad though. Enjoy!!!!!!!!
December 3rd, 2016 at 3:33 pm
Even in south Florida you can’t find a decent 1 bdr under 1k
December 3rd, 2016 at 4:31 pm
1 bedrooms in the beach towns are going for 1400 – 1600 now.
A crappy 2 bedroom is easily over 2400. Anything decent is closer to 2800 now. Gets cheaper the further inland you go of course.
December 3rd, 2016 at 5:19 pm
Stone brewery is a good place to stop by 😉
December 3rd, 2016 at 5:30 pm
OMG Joe. I love me some San Diego.
The beaches, the bars, the blonde bimbo’s.
It has everything you need.
December 3rd, 2016 at 5:32 pm
unbelievable…I lived in PB single. So I hear ya buddy. Wow the memories.
December 3rd, 2016 at 6:06 pm
Joe knock a few back in the Gaslamp
District in honor of our one shining moment, that glorious Super Bowl win in Sandy Eggo!!!
December 3rd, 2016 at 6:31 pm
87- My only regret is that I didn’t live there long enough as a single man lol
December 3rd, 2016 at 6:44 pm
Welcome to SD Joe! Let’s have a great time tomorrow taking down the Chargers! I will be in section P4 row 2 wearing my Carnell Williams jersey. I would love to shake your hand (and thank you for this great site) and buy you a beer
December 3rd, 2016 at 7:03 pm
Joe! First-time commenter here. Me and a friend came to SD. to watch thegame . Let’s grab a breW !
December 3rd, 2016 at 7:21 pm
@Joe: Find “The Boom Boom Room” at Fred’s in the Gaslamp District.
Great place for a photo op with Bucs cheerleaders!
December 3rd, 2016 at 7:29 pm
I’m working in Clearwater this weekend…can anyone tell me where is the best sports bar to watch a Bucs game in Clearwater????
December 3rd, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Can’t be like the Joe’s and fly out for the actual game….must be nice….lol
Keep us readers posted on all the googies Joes!!
December 3rd, 2016 at 8:19 pm
I’m going to the game! Cali buc fan, 4th Tampa game, all different places. If you like street style tacos, go to tacos El Gordo in imperial beach!!!
December 3rd, 2016 at 9:16 pm
Hooters!
December 3rd, 2016 at 10:22 pm
I always wanted to go to San Diego Comic Con but never have. Wife and I will be buying an RV in a year or so when our last kid is graduated…plan to tour the country at last. Hope to get there then.
December 4th, 2016 at 11:28 am
Joe, the party is always best downtown in the Gas Lamp District.
December 4th, 2016 at 11:31 am
@ Mike Johnson…dah…. Fisherman’s Warf and Alcatraz in in San Francisco, about 9-10 hrs. north of San Diego.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:45 pm
Blacks Beach, La Jolla, to work on your (all over, no lines) tan…