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Relaxed Play San Diego

Relaxed Play
A Daycation @ Del Mar's L'Auberge
March 22, 2010
Written by Molly

Spa-Relax-ThumbThe New Yorkers have their Hamptons, the Floridians have their Keys, and we have... L'Auberge! Well, at least for a dreamy daycation getaway. L'Auberge in Del Mar is a true San Diego sanctuary for locals and visitors (and locals acting like visitors) alike!

PLAY DATE: Breakfast at Kitchen 1540- Spend an afternoon at the pool sipping on cocktails- Indulge in a spa treatment and enjoy all the spa amentities. 

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An Entire Day of Spa Play!
February 23, 2010
Written by Molly

Spa-ThumbIf you want TRUE relaxation it doesn’t get more simple than this:  shell out the money for a massage at The Spa at the Del. Done. You’ve just paid for a day’s worth of “play.”  Not only are their massages majestic… you can hit the jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and relaxation room, or hang out with your guest(s) at the exclusive spa pool... and colorful cocktails can be purchased at the bar next door!

PLAY DATE: A Massage at the Hotel Del Coronado- Drinks at the Spa Pool- Enjoy the Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room and Relaxation Room- Stay for Dinner.

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Kate Sessions... A Picnic with Perks!
February 16, 2010
Written by Molly

Picnic-with-Champagne-non-sGoing on a picnic sounds nice, but going on a picnic with cocktails, games, and a view sounds glorious! Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach (or "P.B.") is one of the few semi-secret sanctuaries where you can still drink, but its best feature is that it is family friendly and the views are phenomenal.

PLAY DATE: Pick up Food, Drinks (inluding cocktails), and Games- Picnic in Kate Sessions Park- Enjoy a Gorgeous View of the Beaches. Read more...

 
A Zen-sational Date in Encinitas
November 02, 2009
Written by Molly

MeditationGardenEncinitasThNeed a Zen-sational experience to en-lighten up your mood?  Then check out the Meditation Gardens in Encinitas... and check out of the daily grind.  After reconnecting with the Earth and your partner from this prime veranda, enjoy the sunset at Wine Steals and then dinner at Zenbu.

PLAY DATE:  A Walk Through the Meditation Gardens- Sunset Drinks at Wine Steals- Dinner at Zenbu.

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Prepkitchen Picnic in the Park
August 10, 2009
Written by Molly

PrepkitchenthumbGourmet To-Go + The Cove + Sunset + Scrabble = Love on a BUDGET.

PLAY DATE: Pack your boardgame- Order food to-go from Whisknladle's newest project, Prepkitchen- Take all of these items down to the picnic tables at the Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla and enjoy some friendly competition overlooking the cove- Dessert at Cups.

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Day Sail or Sunset Cruise on the Bay
August 20, 2009
Written by Molly

Sailing-Thumbnail"We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails." Bertha Calloway.  When life starts getting in the way of your play, the best plan for getting back on course is to get out to sea.  There is nothing that FORCES you to relax more than being on a boat in the middle of the ocean or even in our beautiful bay.  Your blackberry won't work out there, but bring it anyways... Maybe you will get lucky and it will fall overboard!

"Read More" for some sailing suggestions that include learning to sail, racing an award winning boat, or just relaxing and enjoying the view.

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