Experience gifts in San Diego as a wedding present?
August 25, 2015 7:51 AM Subscribe
Ok, Mefites. You did fab with this question, can you help me with a similar issue but for a different couple? My dear friend (I used to live with her many ages ago) just got married last week in Hawaii to someone amazing for her. She came to our wedding overseas and I'm gutted we were unable to attend theirs. She lives in San Diego. They have been living together for years and are pretty set for house things so something experiential might be nice. Some more relevant details inside if it helps:
- They live in an apartment with 2 cats, although I think they are looking to buy a place very soon.
- Although the guy is pretty sporty she's not as much. My favorite memories with her are spending hours on the couch watching Arrested Development and ordering Thai takeaway. I don't think she's changed that much since then but it's not because she's shy - she's super outgoing and always up for an adventure! She just likes her couch a lot too (and when I last saw her, she had the same couch!).
- She loves food, music, drinks. She introduced us to pickle backs on our last visit. *shudder*
- I don't know her husband that well, we only spent a weekend with both of them. All I know is he's pretty funny and Canadian and introduced us to home made maple whiskey which we finished that night.
- She has been living in San Diego for like, 15 years so I need something kind of unique.
- Budget is pretty generous as we were originally going to spend thousands to go to Hawaii anyway but couldn't because of another non-relevant reason. But let's say under $500 so no one suggests we fly them to London.
I love this girl and I want to let her know how happy I am for her. Thanks guys!
- They live in an apartment with 2 cats, although I think they are looking to buy a place very soon.
- Although the guy is pretty sporty she's not as much. My favorite memories with her are spending hours on the couch watching Arrested Development and ordering Thai takeaway. I don't think she's changed that much since then but it's not because she's shy - she's super outgoing and always up for an adventure! She just likes her couch a lot too (and when I last saw her, she had the same couch!).
- She loves food, music, drinks. She introduced us to pickle backs on our last visit. *shudder*
- I don't know her husband that well, we only spent a weekend with both of them. All I know is he's pretty funny and Canadian and introduced us to home made maple whiskey which we finished that night.
- She has been living in San Diego for like, 15 years so I need something kind of unique.
- Budget is pretty generous as we were originally going to spend thousands to go to Hawaii anyway but couldn't because of another non-relevant reason. But let's say under $500 so no one suggests we fly them to London.
I love this girl and I want to let her know how happy I am for her. Thanks guys!
For my graduation from UCSD I went tandem paragliding at the Torrey Pines gliderport. Definitely an unforgettable experience.
posted by town of cats at 8:07 AM on August 25, 2015
posted by town of cats at 8:07 AM on August 25, 2015
If they're willing to drive to Los Angeles for this, and you're willing to go a bit more than $500, the Pan Am experience:
Relive the magic of flying onboard a luxurious Pan Am 747. An experience available only at Air Hollywood.
posted by kathryn at 8:16 AM on August 25, 2015
Relive the magic of flying onboard a luxurious Pan Am 747. An experience available only at Air Hollywood.
posted by kathryn at 8:16 AM on August 25, 2015
Dinner at 1500 Ocean at the Hotel del Coronado, or Sunday brunch there.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 8:29 AM on August 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 8:29 AM on August 25, 2015 [1 favorite]
Weekend in the wine country in Temecula? South Coast Winery Resort and Spa has a package with a two night stay, massage for two, wine tour, lunch, etc.
posted by cecic at 9:07 AM on August 25, 2015
posted by cecic at 9:07 AM on August 25, 2015
Several years of a CSA box subscription. If they like produce.
posted by aniola at 1:04 PM on August 25, 2015
posted by aniola at 1:04 PM on August 25, 2015
Carlsbad Chocolate Bar?
Omni Resort and Spa in Carlsbad? I am on mobile, but their website talks about their spa offerings.
posted by Michele in California at 11:04 AM on August 26, 2015
Omni Resort and Spa in Carlsbad? I am on mobile, but their website talks about their spa offerings.
posted by Michele in California at 11:04 AM on August 26, 2015
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My friend who lives there hosted a birthday party there - it was wonderful and unique.
posted by glaucon at 7:56 AM on August 25, 2015