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1. La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove is a really beautiful stretch of beaches and walking paths. Our trip was several years ago but I distinctly remember:
-- An area where tons of seals congregate. It was fun to watch them and kids would def get a kick out of it.
--…More »
2. AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 972-2000
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: SOMA
We had the privilege of attending a Giants game a few years back when Barry Bonds was poised to break the home run record. AT&T Park is one of the nicer stadiums I've ever been in and we really enjoyed our time here. We were especially impressed by…More »
3. Golden Gate Park
I love a big park in a big city. We enjoyed several hours in Golden Gate Park a few years ago. We wandered around, looking at the plants and flowers and taking lots of pictures. There was a wide range of people enjoying the park, from families…More »
4. Amoeba Music
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 831-1200
Category:
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
Amoeba doesn't need one more review, but I'm gonna write one anyway. Normally I hate being dragged into a record store when I'm not in the mood. However, I really enjoyed my trips to Amoeba. It has everything and anything in the way of CDs and vinyl.…More »
5. Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-4900
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Tours
I'm a history nerd, so of course I loved my trip to Alcatraz a few years back. It was cool to learn about and see the reality of a place that largely exists in legends and movies. My favs were learning about Al Capone's stay, hearing the crazy story…More »
6. Watts Towers Arts Center
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213) 847-4646
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavor
Neighbourhood: Watts
I learned about the Watts Towers many many moons ago in an art class in college. In spite of being located in a not so great neighborhood, I was excited to stop by several years ago during a trip to CA. It wasn't open when we visited (wrong day?…More »
7. Club Quarters
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 392-7400
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Financial District
We stayed at Club Quarters while in town for Rock the Bells a couple years ago. My boyfriend worked for WAMU at the time so we probably got a special rate. We also had a really big room -- I'd dare say a suite -- so unlike most of the reviews I can't…More »
8. Travelodge
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 649-4000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX
I'm a fan of Travelodge. My BF likes a good deal and we stayed at this hotel a couple years ago. We used the shuttle from the airport and had no probs with service during our stay (I think it was 2 nights). We didn't use the outdoor pool but I saw…More »
9. La Jolla Beach Travelodge
Still a fan of Travelodge. The deal - seeking boyfriend found this affordable hotel in fancy pants La Jolla and I was pleasantly surprised. The desk staff were really helpful, even answered our questions about taking the bus to San Diego and…More »
10. Cannon Beach
One of the most beautiful places I've ever had the privilege to enjoy. I am constantly recommending Cannon Beach to anyone who asks what to do in OR or is driving along the coast. I took an entire roll of pictures here. Haystack Rock is the obvious…More »
11. Voodoo Doughnut
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 241-4704
Wow, didn't realize I'd be the 5 millionth reviewer, but oh well, gonna do it anyways. We arrived one Sunday afternoon, and saw people standing in the rain for Voodoo. We joined the line, awaiting the transformation from "hungry and waiting in the…More »
12. Laughing Planet Cafe
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-6472
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Southeast Portland, Belmont, Sunnyside
These hippies got it right! Laughing Planet came heavily Yelp - approved so I decided to give it a try when we were in Portland. I will add my own seal of approval to this fine and green establishment!
This particular Laughing Planet is in a cute…More »
13. Laurelhurst Theater
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-5511
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns
This one's for you Corey G:
What a bummer that this theater is in PDX and not SEA. Grumble grumble bitch and moan. I rarely go out to see a movie cause it's so damn expensive. But for the cost of a movie in downtown Seattle, Laurelhurst will treat…More »
14. Rogue Ales Public House
Hmm, really probably more like 3.5 Stars but didn't wanna round down.
Went to the Rogue Distillery & Public House before a Sunday afternoon Trailblazers game cause the BF is a Rogue beer fan. It's quite spacious, good for large groups and I imagine…More »
15. Powell's Books
As the 5 millionth person to write a review of Powell's, I can't exactly add much. It's not like you can hate a huge bookstore that's not Barnes & Noble, right? I've been to Powell's twice and enjoyed myself both times. Few noteworthy items:
-- This…More »
16. Doug Fir Lounge
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-9663
Categories:
Lounges,
American (Traditional),
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Lower Burnside, Northeast Portland, Central Eastside, Buckman
If I lived in Portland I'd be a Doug Fir regular for sure! This place was awesome. We started out with dinner in the restaurant area. The waiter was super nice, we were seated quickly even though it was pretty busy, and the meal starts out with fresh…More »
17. Pambiche
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 233-0511
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Desserts,
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns
Giving Pambiche 4 Stars sorta against my will. I wanna do 3, but that would rank it with lesser establishments and I don't want to do that. If the glorious reviews hadn't led me to expect so much, I wouldn't have walked away a tad disappointed so I…More »
18. Executive Hotel Vintage Park
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R7
Canada
(604) 688-7678
Categories:
Shopping,
Apartments,
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I think the Executive Hotel Vintage Park was under another name or ownership (Omni?) when we stayed here a few years back. This was one of the nicest hotels I've ever lodged in, my boyfriend and I still talk about it! As noted by all the other…More »
19. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
Canada
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A humble sandwich has never wowed me like this until I ate at Finch's. Finch's earns the distinction of being my 300th review because not only was it possibly the best sandwich I've ever had, it was truly one of the best meals I've ever enjoyed.
We…More »
20. The Morrissey Pub
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M5
Canada
(604) 682-0909
What a stinkin cute bar! I'd classify Morrissey more as a hip but chill lounge than Irish pub, but either way, a good time can be had here.
We arrived on a night that was pretty dead. I think it was a Sunday. Even though it's a big place it still…More »
21. Zulu Records
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Canada
(604) 738-3232
Category:
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I've been to Vancouver twice, and Zulu Records both times. This is because my boyfriend loves record stores, but I go along willingly. Zulu is in a cool area with lots to do. I think there's even a book store next door. The layout of the store is…More »
22. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Canada
(604) 662-3207
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
The Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is an oasis of tranquility and beauty, bordered by bustling Chinatown and also some very sketchy areas. I was intrigued by the description I saw in a tour book: Chinese and Canadian craftsmen worked…More »
23. Freshslice Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Canada
(604) 630-0030
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
After noticing FreshSlice joints all over town we stopped in for a quick and late dinner our last night in Vancouver. My boyfriend frequently bemoans the lack of slice places in Seattle so he was excited to find one by our hotel. The place is small…More »
24. Hon's Wun-Tun House
I read about Hon's in a guide book and it sounded like the sort of place frequented by tourists and locals alike. My first impression wasn't that great: one big room with cafeteria style seating, little to no ambiance and rough around the edges. But…More »
25. Boo Radley's
Very. Fun. Cool. Store.
My friend took us to Boo Radley's one sweltering afternoon when we visited Spokane a couple years ago. It really has something for everyone -- and not just tourists looking for Spokane memorabilia. There are toys, games,…More »
26. The Sourdough Place
If you should find yourself in Spokane, which I recently did, you should eat here. I had a delightful and delicious turkey sandwich, which I customized to my liking (kinda like Subway). My friend had another sandwich and those yummy Maui sweet…More »
27. Blue Spark
If for some reason I was forced to live in Spokane, I could see myself coming to Blue Spark again. The crowd was a bit young and trashed post - Super Bowl Sunday, but the place had a cool vibe. Nice layout and all the cool posters could keep me…More »
28. Buzz Stop Espresso
Was in Spokane back in Sept for a wedding and made a stop here while in Macy's. Not expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised when I got The Best Iced Latte Ever In My Life. Really. Amazing. Inexpensive to boot. Went out of my way the next day…More »
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