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First impression of the city by the ocean
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San Diego greeted me with a soft sun and the smell of salty ocean breeze, which seems to eat into the skin and hair, leaving a feeling of endless freedom. I arrived early in the morning, when the city was just waking up, and the first rays of the sun fell on the wet sand of the beach, sparkling like scattered sugar. I had been planning this trip for a long time and had been choosing the best time to Visit San Diego for a long time, to avoid crowds of tourists and enjoy the city in its real, not ostentatious beauty. And, frankly speaking, I succeeded - San Diego turned out to be not just another Californian city, but a real living postcard, where every corner seemed to be created for pleasure.
The atmosphere of beaches and ocean sunsets
My first walk ended with me walking barefoot along La Jolla Beach, which was almost deserted at this time of day. The only sounds were the lazy lapping of the ocean and the occasional cry of seagulls squabbling over a piece of fish near the pier. I stood on the wet sand, feeling the cool water wash over my feet, and couldn’t take my eyes off the horizon, where the sky and ocean merged into one. Sunsets in San Diego are a different story. Every evening the city seems to slow down and everyone gathers by the water to watch the sun slowly disappear into the ocean. As the last rays of light disappear over the horizon, it becomes quiet, and at that moment you feel like you are part of this huge world.
A city that lives at its own pace
San Diego is completely different during the day. I walked around the old town, where Spanish buildings have been preserved, and smelled fresh bread and fried tacos coming from small street cafes. There, among the narrow streets, time flows differently - people are not in a hurry, they smile at you, even if they see you for the first time. I especially liked Balboa Park with its green lawns and museums - in the shade of huge trees you can sit for hours, watching children feed ducks in the pond, and musicians play something light and relaxing on the guitar. This city does not shout about itself, it just lives, and if you are ready to listen, it opens up to you gradually.
Why I chose this time
To be honest, I don’t like crowded beaches and queues at museums, so I chose the off-season. The weather was perfect – warm sun during the day, and a slight coolness in the evening, when you can put on a denim jacket and leisurely stroll along the embankment, breathing in the fresh ocean air. Prices at this time of year were lower than in the middle of summer, and I managed to rent a cozy hotel right overlooking the bay. Every morning I drank coffee on the balcony, listening to the city wake up – somewhere dogs were barking, and fishermen were already getting ready to go out to sea.
Summary of the trip
San Diego was a city you want to return to. Everything here breathes life, from the bustling street markets to the quiet corners where you can be alone. I left feeling like this was not just a vacation, but a mini-journey to a world where time slows down and every day is filled with meaning. I did a lot of research when planning the trip, and Tripluster.com was a real find - thanks to it, I chose the perfect time and put together an itinerary that made this trip unforgettable.
