I will actually be on a plane tomorrow morning headed to San Diego! My girlfriend just moved out there a couple months ago so it's time for another visit. Maybe I'll bring my herf a dor and bring a couple smokes back with me.
Any recommendations on local shops in San Diego??
Yes! Here are my preferred B&Ms...It depends what part of town I'm in..
Old Town - Racine and Laramie: Cool little historic shop with a lot to offer. Could find some gems in here. They have a nice selection of Roma Craft, HTF La Aurora, and a bunch of cigars with a good amount of age. I picked up some Illusione HL Candelas when I was there and the old HL Maduros with the OG white band.
La Jolla/Miramar? - Churchill's: You could eat and drink at this place! They have alcohol. Really good selection. A little pricey but they have some HTF stuff. I like to buy Regius and the higher end Padron cigars here. Oh, and they have Herrrera Esteli Norteno!
Kearny Mesa - Liberty Tobacco: Nice selection of aged Pipe tobacco tins, htf Davidoffs, Fuentes, etc. They are a TAA store.
Del Mar - Liberty Tobacco: Same as above, slightly different selection.
La Mesa - Hoffers: They have some harder to find Viajes. They have beer. You have to smoke in the back patio.
Oceanside - Cigar Grotto: They have a Liga account, so at time may have the more rare Unicos.
Seaport Village - Captain Hunts: Nice Scenery, I go here for a decent selection of Fuente and Padron, Ezra Zion, Paul Garmirian, and the OG Philippine made Fighting Cock...lol.
Scripps Ranch - Santuary Lounge: Haven't been but hear great things!
Enjoy time with the girlfriend!
