San Diego is in the midst of a renaissance. The southern California
metropolis is as hot as the scorching sun that bleaches its beaches.
stay
A neo-gothic gem, The Sophia was built in the
roaring 20s and was the citys first hotel with en suite bathrooms.
Nestled between Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter, it retains its
flapper vibe, but with a $16 million reno it now has luxe modern
amenities todays flappers have come to expect. 150 West Broadway,
1-800-826-0009, www.thesofiahotel.com
shop
Forget postcards. Scent is a proven trigger of
memories. Claus Portos 12 months of soap box set ($99)Augusts red poppy,
Mays mimosawill do the trick. Available at Little Italys Mixture, a
1940s warehouse converted into a treasure trove. 2210 Kettner Blvd,
619-239-4793, www.mixturehome.com
eat
No need to head to Tijuana, just wander to the
Gaslamp Quarter. La Fiestas mole pablano ($16), chile rellenos ($13) and
camarones al chipotle ($24) will have you shaking your maracas. 628
Fifth Ave, 619-232-4242, www.lafiestasandiego.com
do
Get your motor running and head out on the
highway. Downtown San Diego Harley-Davidson will hook you up with a
rental hog for a self-guided tour up the Pacific Coast. What better way
to experience the pine-tree dotted mountains that give way to causeways
and ocean air? Maybe the one time that leather chaps are socially
acceptable. 2400 Kettner Blvd., 619-233-6677, www.downtownsandiegoharley.com
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