Last weekend I once again took the train down to San Diego!This time it was to take my eldest sonon a harbor cruise and then to lunch at the Del Coronado!
I absolutely adore taking the train to San Diegoand have written about it often
So I have traveled often enough to knowthat good outfit and accessory planningcan make all the differencewhen being out and about the entire daywithout a hotel room or car for quick changes.
A great bag is always a must for me!This time I took my new canvas boat bagthat gave me plenty of room for my necessary shoe changesand could easily accommodate carrying outfit layers when need be.
I always try to arrive early enough in the morningto do my morning walk along the harbor.I have learned by trial and errora chic tennis shoe with socks are well worth bringing!I can then quickly just change back into my 'cute shoes'.
The Amtrak Surfliner train has long expansesof the most breathtaking ocean viewsthat never get old!From South Orange County where I liveit's about a two hour train ride to Downtown San Diego.I get a seat in Business Class which comes with coffee on the way downand wine and snacks on the way home.
Once at the station the spectacular San Diego harbor is just a few blocks away!This time I walked to the far south endand had a quick breakfast frittata at the Hilton hotel.It's about a 45 minute brisk walkwith the most stellar viewsit seems like half the time!
I met Slater at the Hornblower dock for a two hour harbor cruise.I highly recommend this cruise.It's about $30 for two hoursor about $25 for one hour.
We had done it for Mother's Day with the familyand found out it's such an easy way to not only get out on the waterbut learn a lot about San Diego along the way.A full bar of offerings can add even more to the experience.
An absolute must accessory in my booknot only for the cruisebut for being out in sunny San Diegoa wide brimmed sun hat and quality sunblock!
Being out on a boatis a perfect way to see a new perspectiveof the gorgeous San Diego skyline!
There is always something new to see out in the harbor.This beauty is from the San Diego Maritime Museum.
After the cruise was finishedmy husband met us at the dock andwe were off to the Del Coronado for lunch.
We had planned to take the water taxi overbut sadly found out it was out of business.Which ended up fineas we got to drive over the spectacular Coronado Bridge!
Once on the islandwe headed straight to iconic The Del Coronado for and alfresco lunch.
My tip for the Del Coronadotry to arrive at non peak hoursit is such a widely popular destinationboth in the summer and during the Christmas holidaysit can be a bit overwhelmingunless of courseyou adore mass crowds.
We had such a lovely Sunday togetherand I couldn't have been more happy with how my outfit functioned!
I wore a new striped tunic dress from Norma Kmali.It moved easily during my walkand was still a strong visual piecewhen it warmed up and I shed my fabulous kimono!
I find kimonos particularly joyfuland ever so fun and dramatic to wear!
This beauty is another of my favorite finds from
Le Bel Age
in Mission Hills San Diego!
As a side note
Valerie who is the truly gorgeous owner
of Le Bel Age and several other shops on the street
actually grew up living in the iconic Del Coronado!!
All in all I couldn't have been happier with my travel day wardrobe for San Diego!
Here's to wardrobe preplanningto ensure getting the very most form any travels!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life