Travel + Leisure
From old school favorites to new hidden gems, America’s Finest City is teeming with innovative eateries and fun things to do. Editorial Producer & Contributing Writer Michelle Gross takes us on a tour of her hometown.
There’s nothing that evokes more of a sense of personal pride than when someone asks me where I’m from, and I get to answer with “San Diego."
It’s a city I’m proud of and one I will always call home—no matter how long I’ve lived elsewhere. So it’s been of particular interest to me of late that San Diego is being touted as one of the country’s best travel destinations. The capital of craft beer, the birthplace of Comic Con, and home to a world famous zoo, San Diego has always has been cool. It was cool 41 years ago when my father packed up his 1972 Red Dodger Charger and drove cross-country from Detroit to Mission Beach, and it’s cooler than ever, thanks in part to a thriving culinary scene, crafty sommeliers, local artisans, and entrepreneurs.
Things I Want To Try
One of the great things about going home to San Diego is that it’s almost like going on vacation. There are a couple of places in particular that I’m most looking forward to on my next trip back. Housed in the former San Diego Police Department, the Headquarters at Seaport is being touted as one of the best new dining and retail districts in town—according to my dad, anyway. And the Liberty Public Market opened recently right next to the airport and is supposedly the new it spot to sample the cuisines and culture of San Diego. I can hardly wait to see for myself!
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