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Creative Date Ideas in LA: Spontaneous San Diego Road Trip

July 26, 2013/in LA /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey LA Bagels!
For those living in the city of Angeles and looking to escape the foggy pollution for some blue skies, look no further than the beautiful city of San Diego. Although total drive time is about 2 hours, there is nothing more beautiful than driving down the I-5 with the beautiful Pacific Ocean view to your right and an even more beautiful Bagel to your immediate right.
There’s more to San Diego than just beaches and burritos – check out the following creative date ideas in LA for how to make the most out of a spontaneous road trip to San Diego!
Strawberry Picking 
On your way down the 5 towards San Diego, stop by Carlsbad for some strawberry picking before the season ends with U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company! For $10-20, you get a good sized bucket to fill it up with freshly picked strawberries for the rest of the drive down.
How to get there: From the I-5, merge onto CA-78 E to take the County Highway S11 exit. Turn right onto El Camino Road, and then left onto Cannon Road, and you should be able to smell your destination up ahead!
Tips for the picking: Yelpers have claimed to have brought their own bucket, but the company only allows you to use theirs. Come with an empty stomach and maybe you’ll be able to taste some while you’re picking away!
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Hike the Potato Chip Rock
No, we don’t mean eat potato chips! Get active with your Bagel and hike the famous San Diego potato chip hike – known for looking like it is going to break any second.
How to get there: Once you’re on I-15, take the Poway Road exit by Poway Lake. Keep driving until you see a sign for the trail. Note – parking will cost 8 dollars if you’re a non-resident of Poway, but the view will be worth it!
The viewpoint: the trail extends around the lake, starting by the bathroom. Continue on the trail and you should see several rock formations. Once you see the potato chip rock in the distance, whip out your camera and get ready to snap some awesome jumping shots (if you dare!).

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Extraordinary Desserts 
This classy little San Diego spot sure lives up to its name when it comes to serving dessert. Each dish that comes out of the kitchen looks like something out of a magazine. From fresh fruit tarts to decadent chocolate bread pudding, Extraordinary Desserts is the place to indulge. This place is also great if you want to end the night on a good note or if you really want to impress your bagel.
How to get there: From I-5, get onto the 805 South, and then take CA-163 South heading toward downtown. Get off on the University Ave. exit and merge onto 6th Ave. Turn right on Palm St. and take the first right on 5th Ave. Your destination will be on the right. (note: This is the location near Balboa Park)
The View: There really isn’t a view from the restaurant, but it is close to beautiful Balboa Park. You and your date could take an evening stroll together to end the night perfectly.

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Creative Date Ideas in SF: For the Lazy, For the Fun, and For the Active

July 17, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey SF Bagels,
Although summer in SF isn’t exactly 85 degrees and sunshine, we got 3 creative date ideas in SF for how to make the most of the great outdoors and the (lack thereof) of sunshine.
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For the Lazy: Beach it Out
If you’re feeling lazy and want to soak up some rays for a hot summer tan, take your date out to a nearby beach!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers lots of live entertainment, fun rides, and of course funnel cakes to fulfill your every beach desire. Only an hour away, Santa Cruz is always bustling with sunny weather and good eats nearby.
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Of course, if you’re feeling even more lazy and don’t want to make the commute, the Pacific Ocean is right around the corner. Check out Bakers’ Beach off the Presidio western shoreline, where you can get a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Pro tip: the northern section of Baker Beach is arguably “frequented by clothing-optional sunbathers” or in other words, may be a nude beach, so be prepared (or not).
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For the Fun: Bike Around the City
If you’re feeling adventurously fun, rent a bike for the day and hit up one of SF’s many bike trails for a scenic and romantic ride away.
We personally recommend the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito bike route. Starting from Fort Mason, this route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge, where you can make a pit stop in Sausalito, a gorgeous waterfront, urban town. Rent your bike from Blazing Saddles where they have locations in both SF and Sausalito, so if your adventurous-ness wears out, you can ride the ferry back to Pier 41.
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Still feeling wary? Use SF Bicycle Coalition to plan your next trip safely and soundly!

For the Active: Hiking
You can easily find that picture-perfect view of San Francisco along the many trails of the Marin Headlands. What’s also great  about hiking here is that some of the trails lead to Kirby Cove, which is another beach with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
But if you’re looking for more of a nature trail check out the Muir Woods National Monument. This destination is surrounded by tall redwood trees, and the trails are divided by how long they take to complete (i.e. half an hour or one hour).

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Only at the Marin Headlands can you get a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

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