Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 8 Beach Day

in #photography7 years ago (edited)

Finally, this is the last of my photos from my trip with @fullofhope to Cali.

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This day was all about the beach. We started at a beach from y parent’s childhood that they told us about, Mission beach. Mostly we went here to eat at this specific little taco stand called Ruriberto’s Taco Shop.

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Guys, I’m not exaggerating, this was the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. So good!

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Across from this place and on Mission Beach, is this really old amusement park called Belmont Park. It’s still running, but I’m not gonna lie. There’s no way I’d trust some of the rides in there. I like my life too much, haha.

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Right next to Mission beach is Ocean Beach and this beach has this really long cement pier that I’ve been told is the longest of it’s kind in the world. It was a great place to look out on the water an see all kinds of things.

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I must say though, this beach seems to attract all kinds of different people. Lots and lots of hippies. One guy actually asked us if we had any weed! Then there were these two guys walking by and I had to do a major double take when I noticed the ginormous snake wrapped around the one guy’s shoulders.

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Yes, lots of interesting things to see. Oh, and don’t tell anyone, but later in the day this Brazilian guy was hitting on us like I’ve never seen. We were waiting outside the restroom in this restaurant that we’d gone into.

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Later we met up with my cousin @vwd again and she took us to Sunset Cliffs when it was almost dusk. This was the last place we got to see before flying home, and what a perfect ending to the trip.

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We had some fun taking photos together and then of the cliffs.

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I know there are about a billion photos, but these are the last ones from the trip, promise.

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I’m thinking there’s never a time when these beaches aren’t busy, and why would there be when they’re so gorgeous? But this place though, it’s one of the prettiest out of all the sites we went to.

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For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts

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  2. Homemade 'Nilla Wafers with Banana Pudding
  3. Carrot & Lentil Salad with Indian Curry Tahini Dressing w/ Vegan Option
  4. Simple Chocolate Drizzled Blood Orange Cream Tart
  5. Springtime Vibes Salad+Cilantro Almond Butter Dressing
  6. Chocolate Dipped Frosting Filled Doughnuts
  7. Sweet and Spicy Honey Bourbon Chicken
  8. Strawberries+Cream Fudge Brownie Trifle
  9. Tropical Bay Breakfast Jars (Vegan)
  10. Veggies + Lemongrass Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

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In case you didn't catch my previous Travel Series Posts:

Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 7 Balboa Park at Night
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 6 Coronado Island
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 5 La Jolla Cove
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 4 Seaport Village
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 3 Horton Plaza
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 2 San Diego Zoo!
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 1

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so much beautiful!
voting it~

thanks for commenting @rex1442

The bridge over the beach is impressive. The weather is looking delightful in the images.

thanks for stopping by and commenting

California Always a good spot follow me thanks

Wao the photos are impressive, what a beautiful place is Sandiego and that amusement park, I would have ridden in all the attractions! You had a great day the food looks very provocative and if you say it is the best Mexican food site you've ever gone to really have to visit!

And who is this beautiful puppy?

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Yes, it was wonderful. Thanks for reading @betamusic !

@betamusic ...and yeahhh ..indeed the photographs are awesome especially the one with the puppy.....thumbs up

So sunny there! It's very cold in Europe!

Spring is coming though, not long now

Beautiful ..
Good for you .. nice trip
Great post .. Thank you for sharing your adventure

beautiful and cute ;)

it is so much fun to watch the progression of your photography skills. You're a Phenom and I look forward to all the new places you'll be going this year

thanks so much for your never ending support @noboxes

such beautiful places, thanks so much for sharing all of your joy. So nice you were able to meet up with your cousin

you're so sweet, thanks so much @mamaloves

Holy crap so many impressive things in your post. The beautiful cliffs and clear water. The cute dog. The delicious Mexican food. Funny story about the weirdos and hippies. A very diverse area - San Diego is, I'll have to check it out sometime!

you'll be glad you did. thanks for commenting @jfitmisc

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