Oh my God!
Hey everyone! gunnarolla here
and today we’re heading to San Diego
for a weekend of relaxation and some incredible food
We’ll start by driving out to Shelter Island
to check in to the Kona Kai Resort & Spa
a beautiful & luxurious spot to treat yourself on vacation in San Diego.
Each of the rooms feature Polynesian-inspired decor and bath products
and offer spectacular views
This place has everything and more
there’s a hot tub, pool, tiki bar and cabanas
and even a private beach looking out
onto the Kona Kai marina and Point Loma hillside.
The onsite restaurant Vessel is also incredible
but we’ll get to that a little later
Kona Kai is paradise
From the views and bright colours right down to the scents
it feels like a tropical retreat
even though it’s just a few minutes away from the airport
and the Gaslamp downtown district of San Diego
-OK, got a little surprise here
Oh my God!
-Now that we’re checked in
let’s go see what we can find in the city
Alright, we're in the Gaslamp district
[spoken with a strange accent] going to meet an old friend
(laughing) I don't know what accent that was
I think I see him...
(laughing & screaming)
Are we matching?
-Are we?
We actually, we look like twins
What is this?
I was just thinking this morning
"Oh, I wish I had shorts or something"
-Did you not bring shorts to San Diego?
No
-What's wrong with you?
I'm from Canada
The Gaslamp Quarter is an historic district in downtown San Diego
where you’ll find a mix of shops, entertainment, and every kind of food
And today, I’m taking you to the good stuff
-Doughut bar, doughnut car!
The Donut Bar features an inventive and locally-source menu of doughnuts
that changes daily and includes vegan options
And yes, they are truly a bar
-Oh my God, this is the biggest doughnut I've ever seen
OK, we are going to head on a Seal Tour
which starts on land
-and then gets into the water
Oh my God, I'm so excited
I've never done one of these
[Captain] You ready to see some sealions?
[crowd] Yeah!
I've had this fantasy of driving my car
into the water
and this is as close as I'm going to get
to realizing that
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That was so fun
-Yeah it was
I'm starving now
so let's go find somewhere to eat
Seaport Village is a huge and popular tourist attraction in San Diego
offering waterfront shopping, entertainment, and tons of food
but since we’ve already got dinner plans, let’s stop for a quick snack
-Oh my goodness
Oh my goodness
All right, my first time having an award-winning cupcake
Let’s head back to Kona Kai to have dinner at the Vessel Restaurant & Bar
which serves New American cuisine, incorporating local, seasonal & sustainable ingredients
and my favourite: seafood
Four sliders
-Wow
Lobster slider, lobster quesedilla
The biggest scallops I've ever seen in my life
Oh my God!
The food and service at Vessel were spectacular
and the resort offered some unreal views
It’s a new day, so let’s grab some lunch
All right, we're exploring Liberty Station
which is a collection of converted buildings
This used to be a military base
We've got shops, cafes, restaurants
and another plane
[sound of plane passing overhead]
Markets like these are one of my favourite ways to experience the local culinary scene
because you don’t have to travel very far to try different things
At Liberty Public Market, you’ll find restaurants, cafes, and a ton of food vendors
offering every kind of dish you can imagine
There’s also ample seating in and around the market
It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon
-We are going to explore Balboa Park
There's a ton of museums
Spanning 1,200 acres
Balboa Park is probably one of the most well-known historical landmarks in San Diego
Here, you’ll find Museums, Gardens & the Zoo
If you ever visit, plan to spend a whole day here
But since our time is limited
we’re going to tour it in style
-This is our ride for the evening
-Right here
OK
-This is a cup holder
-Oooh!
-That's new, that wasn't there in 1815
-We got the deluxe model, gotcha
And how fast does the vehicle move?
-3.5 miles an hour (laughing)
Let's roll
[hype electronic music]
So
Cruising around Balboa Park
in our...
floating wicker baske- oh I can't go that way!
Oh my God!
I feel like we're on a parade float
And we're done
I even backed into the spot
very skillfully
Our last spot for exploration this weekend is Little Italy
where you’ll find some of the best restaurants and nightlife that San Diego has to offer
Let’s meet up with Sierra at Underbelly
a hip spot for ramen and other Japanese fare
in a pretty funky industrial inspired environment
And check out this cocktail list
I got one with truffle oil
and I added bacon
so it was vegetarian at one point
Our last stop is iDessert by Jean-Philippe
serving up multilayered desserts
with gelato & fruits
which double as works of art
-You came back!
-I did! You remembered me! (laughing)
Oh my God
Oh my God!
Can you, um...
Do you want to open it?
-Drizzle?
Yes...
(gasping & laughing)
It looks like we got into a fight with a strawberry
Whether you’re looking to relax, or run around the entire city eating everything
San Diego is the perfect destination to get away
There’s so much here to see and explore
so make sure to leave me your recommendations in the comments below
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A la prochaine!
[uplifting instrumental pop music]