We stayed right of the Coast Highway in Oceanside. The street was full of fun souvenirs, ice cream, restaurants and palm trees. We took a couple walks up and down during the week, and I wouldn't mind doing that every week!
During the week we hitched a ride with my bro and sis in law down to La Jolla.
We went down to Seal Beach with the kiddos and I can't believe how close we got to the seals!
They were pretty cute, a little smelly and really loud.... but very good at posing for pictures :)
After the seals, we ditched the crew and ate at a cute beachside restaurant for lunch, wandered the streets of La Jolla and went kayaking in the ocean.
We loved kayaking! We started at the beach and had to get through the bumpy waves and into the open ocean. Once out we paddled over to the caves and continued to watch the seals and sea lions. The weather was perfect and we loved just drifting around and soaking up the ocean.
Later we met up with the family and walked around the gorgeous San Diego temple. It's always such a pretty sight.. although I was kinda bummed we didn't go inside... maybe next time we'll come more prepared.
One of my favorites parts of the trip was getting pedicures with my two sister in laws Natalie and Emily. We went to the cutest nail salon and talked about family and life, and then walked around the beach continuing the conversation. It was so fun to hear their perspective and experiences!
Aaron's sister Sarah and husband Mike are pro sand castle builders. All week long we would see them digging and creating different sculptures. We had to steal a pic with one of their last ones.
One of the nights Aaron and I grabbed some ice cream we walked a mile down the road and caught the prettiest sunset.. pictures don't do justice.
We spent most of our days sleeping in and playing at the beach... it's good to have a low key vacation every now and then.
Aaaand Aaron's favorite part of the whole trip was stopping in Mesquite and winning $90 on the way home :)
Grateful for this Pugh family vacation tradition!
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