San Diego · City Guide 01
My Pons,
My City
A collection of favorite places, local finds, and cities seen through the people who live in them.
We’re starting with Carynn Pinckney in San Diego, California.
01 · Home Ec + Best BudHome Ec + Best Bud — my store! A kitchen shop and flower shop sharing one lively, fun space. Lots of local brands and artists represented here, plus special stuff from all over.
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Mnemonic Coffee
Mnemonic Coffee in Banker’s Hill. I love their seasonals but when I get to sit and stay a while, it’s a cortado for me. Coffee experts, friendly faces, warm and welcoming shop. I love it here.
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo, my faaaavorite place to walk around. I’m a year-round regular. I love to go both with friends and also alone — sometimes I make it a big walking day and others I sit near one exhibit for a while and zone out. I always rush straight to Kaja, the young orangutan when I visit, and I get super excited to chill with the hippos, too. Mnemonic -> SD Zoo is a perfect little 1, 2.
Bird Park
Bird Park for my biweekly knitting circle! A casual meetup with fellow knitters every other Sunday. Usually surrounded by similar meetups like book clubs and yoga, plus friends + dogs just hangin’. A quintessential San Diego park experience.
TJ Oyster Bar
TJ Oyster Bar. Despite oysters in the name, my order here is actually smoked tuna tostadas + tacos and a michelada. It’s a go-to every-occasion place for my partner and me, one of our comfort meals.
The Royal Blue Strap
