With sunshine and coastline, San Diego could easily be forgiven if it were a lazy food city, but it certainly is not. The city’s exceptional produce and proximity to Mexico mean excellent salads and burritos, but there is a rapidly expanding food scene in San Diego. Restaurants all over the city are pushing to make it a restaurant scene to beat, highlighting international cuisines, featuring renowned chefs, supporting local makers and more. Best of all, many offer outdoor dining options.

By Phylisa Wisdom