Our first stop was Little Italy Mercato in the morning. The best part is the amount of free samples the vendors give away. I walked out of there with a full stomach. For example, Zeb's Bitchin' Sauce is one of the best. They have a very good selection of locally grown and organic produce. There are also a ton of fresh fruit stands and flowers. Each corner usually has some type of live music too. It's very lively and full of people walking their dogs. This is probably the best way to spend our Saturday morning. A few people asked me about what Cherimoya is, but it's at the pricey end of $5 per pound though.
We dined at Harbor House in Seaport Village with a bay view。My meal was 'Soup and salad', simple enough. The sour bread was not even served with butter. Of course, servers were overwhelmed with us 100 plus guests and not to be bothered too much. I believe you're just paying for the view. Plain and simple. An oceanfront restaurant in the middle a popular seaside destination, it's going to cost you.
It was a busy Saturday at Balboa Park. The buildings were amazing to see. This is a beautiful park with all kinds of museums and fun activities to do, along with beautiful gardens to see. However, due to limited time, we only strolled over rose and desert gardens.
On our way back, we stopped by La Jolla shores and Carlsbad flower fields shortly. Seals really stink. I was told this is such a great place to learn how to surf because the south end of the beach has a small wave and as you move north, up the beach towards the pier and Scripps the waves get bigger. No wonder we saw lots of surfers and plenty of lifeguards on duty.
The Flower Fields was absolutely stunning. The flowers were so colorful and attractive, simply fantastic. You can see a giant America Flag view from highway. The driver took us on Armada street behind the fields, and got a great shot of the fields, the mall, the ocean and the sunset without paying the admission fee. Smart, hm?
It was a tiring and fun day. Still, the grouching driver at the end of the trip really ruined our mood. Sigh.
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