I was lucky enough to be able to attend the ESRI International Users Convention in San Diego, CA this year for work. This was my first trip to southern California and normally I am the one tagging along with Bunny to her conferences. This time the tables were turned and she took advantage of the trip to make it her vacation while I had to work. Overall I think we had an excellent time and were lucky enough to see friends that we haven’t seen in quite awhile. We ended up spending 10 days in San Diego, had beautiful weather almost the whole time and tried to get around to see as much as we could.
Hotel was ready for the 14,000 conference attendees.
Inside the conference center for the opening session.
From our hotel looking at the conference center.
From our hotel looking at the bay.
View from our room on the 30th floor. Dole shipping is right next to the hotel.
Loading the Dole boat.
Second hotel we stayed at. Not quite as nice as the Hilton but not a bad view.
First stop for food was Kansas City Barbeque. This is where a couple of scenes from Top Gun were filmed.
They aren’t doing anything to capitalize on that Top Gun fame.
In case you still forget that Top Gun was filmed here.
First San Diego beer was a Karl Strauss Red Trolley.
Decisions at Karl Strauss.
Went with the flight to start.
Mac & cheese and Firecracker Sirloin Strips at Karl Strauss Brewing Company.
Firecracker Sirloin Strips
Next day breakfast at Snooze.
One of Bunny’s pancakes.
The other one.
My French Toast at Snooze.
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines
Thinking I may have to plan one of my annual golf trips here. Torrey Pines.
Hang gliders viewed from Torrey Pines.
Petco Park
Petco Park
Petco Park
Petco Park
Petco Park
Petco Park
Ramen at Gaijin Noodle and Sake House.
I don’t remember what the appetizer was called but it is a spicy cabbage thing that was awesome. Drink was Bunny’s Yuzu.
First time I have had a Japanese IPA.
Seven Samurai Yakitori.
Seven Samurai Yakitori.
Bao Bao
Chocolate Mousse at Chocolat Cremerie
Exhibit at Balboa Park.
Exhibit at Balboa Park.
Part of the San Diego Brewers exhibit in Balboa Park.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park.
USS Midway
Star of India
Sea lions we saw on our harbor tour.
More sea lions.
More sea lions.
More sea lions.
More sea lions.
San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay
Looking back at downtown San Diego.
Racing the other Hornblower.
Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego
Thai ice coffee that Bunny loves.
Bangkok delight (fried rice)
Bunny had this burrito that had french fries in it. I am still jealous.
My bacon and fried egg burger from Bub’s near Petco Park.
Bunny’s burger with sweet potato tater tots at Bub’s.
Tailgate IPA
Bunny ran across a crew shooting a commercial for Comic-con.
Fish tacos at Coronado Brewing.
Islander IPA at Coronado Brewing.
Cajun shrimp tacos at Coronado Brewing.
Frog’s Breath IPA at Coronado Brewing.
Mango Colada at South Beach Bar & Grill.
Sock Knocker IPA from Coronado Brewing at South Beach Bar & Grill.
I got the lobster taco and the shrimp taco at South Beach Bar & Grill.
Bunny had the lobster taco and the ceviche taco at South Beach Bar & Grill.
Our view at the South Beach Bar and Grill.
Street tacos at the Yard House.
Ahi tuna sliders at the Yard House.
My IPA sampler at the Yard House.
My sampler and Bunny’s sampler at the Yard House.
Capped off our trip seeing the Sklar Brothers with Maribel and Ian.
There's your safe one. 