Spring is in the air and
daylight savings time begins this Sunday.
It’s time for longer days and more fun in the sun. San Diego might have had a little rain
yesterday but the rest of the week is looking to be our typical 70-degree, sunny
weather that we know and love. In
honor of those bright rays – we’ve devoted this post to all outdoor fun!
Take a morning stroll along Mission Bay and then end your walk at the
no-frills Kono’s Café for a delicious (and not too pricey) breakfast. Like most amazing breakfast joints,
there might be a line around the corner, but just know it’ll be worth it. You can’t beat their generous portions
of bacon and eggs, along with their pancakes and French toast are just melt-in-your-mouth
perfection. Outdoor seating lets
you soak up the sun’s vitamin D while you eat.
Walk breakfast off as you meander
through Seaport Village, located a few miles south of Mission Bay, and enjoy
the 2015 Busker Festival. On March
7th and 8th from noon until 6PM, see the best street
performers, not just in San Diego, but in the nation. Wander down the cobblestone streets and take in the music, dancing and magic (literally).
Entry is free, but the performers will gladly accept tips.
Food truck mania is sweeping
the nation and what better way to enjoy the innovative cuisine than sitting
outside? Here are three of our
favorites:
Voted one of the best food
trucks in San Diego in 2014, Devilicious has rich and creative fare such as the “All
Crab Crab Cake.” This dish features a decadent crab cake with a fried egg, lettuce and
tomato, sandwiched between a sourdough English muffin. Their “Butter Poached Lobster Grilled
Cheese” takes the classic sandwich and ups the ante to 11: Lobster tail,
caramelized onion and Roma tomatoes smothered in cheese served on freshly baked
artisan sourdough. For a sinful dessert
order the “S’More’s ‘Wich;” nutella, biscoff, marshmallows, chcolate syrup on
butter toasted sourdough all come to together for a truly unforgettable
dessert. Check out their website
for lunch and dinner locations.
When your food truck’s motto is “Keep Calm and Eat Well,” you’re
guaranteed good eats with an Anglophile twist. God Save the Cuisine is an eclectic mix of British food and
international favorites. Think
fish and chips tacos and curried lamb sandwiches. GDTC is owned by two brothers from southeast England who
believe in supporting local business as much as possible. They work hard to find the best
ingredients from local, organic and sustainable farms. The Calendar section on their site will
let you know exactly where to find them, and when in doubt look for the red,
British, double-decker bus blasting music from the UK.
For
an All-American meal, look no further than Super Q Food Truck. They claim to have the best BBQ this
side of the Mississippi and the long lines along with positive reviews certainly backs that
claim up. This truck offers
hickory smoked BBQ merging the different southern styles from North Carolina,
Texas and Kansas City. They say
the secret to good meat is a mix of a good rub and a long roast. Super Q has a signature rub and the
meats are smoked for 13 hours to achieve the perfect amount of tenderness. The meat is topped with Kaminski’s
sweet and tangy house-made BBQ sauce for a flavorful and perfectly messy
result.
All three of these food trucks will be parked
at the Best Coast Beer Fest all day on Saturday, the 7th. Not only will this event bring together
over 50 of San Diego’s craft breweries, and 14 local chefs, but 100% of the
proceeds will go to the Cancer for College charity fund. Cancer for College
recognizes that many struggling with cancer do not have money for higher
education after hefty medical bills. Consequently they provide grants to cancer survivors to assist with the costs to pursue a college education. Actor Will Ferrell is a long
time supporter of this cause and proudly endorses the Festival. Rumor has
it, he might actually be making an appearance at Beer Fest this year.
Standard tickets start at $45, and there is also a Designated Driver Ticket
($20) for those who want in on the fun but don’t want to drink.
Did
you know San Diego was voted the second most playful city in America? With so many al fresco options it’s
easy to see why. Let Mission BayVacation Rentals be your starting off point for an adventurous, fun, and always
sunny good time.
