San Diego might be described by some as a hedonistic city. Locals can be found drinking at a roof-top party and dressed to impress. Almost every evening, the streets are packed with women and men dressed their best, drawing attention to their bling if not giving off the impression that they had a lot of it. People can be found to dress just as lavishly during the day too. It costs to enjoy yourself in San Diego whether in the price for entry into a bar or in the drinks, but the people in San Diego can typically afford it. You can pay either using either money or reputation. In the daytime, locals surf their days away at the beach, though the waters are especially cold so I did not give this a try myself. 

 

Despite its lavish nightlife, San Diego is also a very family-friendly place. Balboa Park is an ideal place for families to explore, and will not tire of doing so because it is impressively large. Not only is there a huge array of museums within the park itself, but there is also one of the world’s best zoos in the park too. There is also a botanical garden, guitar soloists busking amongst the streets, restaurants and more. 

 

The fleur and fauna is particular interesting in San Diego. Lavender trees line the streets and mini palm trees bunched together look like the villi of an intestine. Such fleur and fauna is distinctively characteristic of California. 

 

On day two of my time in San Diego, I met a local who took me with their friends to a rooftop bar. It was everything I would expect of California: drinks pouring all day long, over-the-top daytime pool outfits and very tanned and lean bodies.

 

The city, unlike Columbus, did not feel like it was undergoing much change. This was San Diego, and this was going to be San Diego for a while. Beach, drinks, and sun.