eric’s Liked Places
Point Mugu State Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

1. Point Mugu State Park

8.9
9000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
State or Provincial Park · 12 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful park with nice hiking trails. The scenic trail is short but lives up to its name.

Wildwood Trails & Open Space is one of eric’s Liked Places.

2. Wildwood Trails & Open Space

8.8
928 W. Avenida de los Arboles (Big Sky Drive), Thousand Oaks, CA
Park · 17 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice park for short hikes. Surrounded by a lot of sprawl but nice when it’s not to hot or there is water in the waterfall.

The Farm at South Mountain is one of eric’s Liked Places.

3. The Farm at South Mountain

8.5
6106 S 32nd St (at E Southern Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Farmers Market · South Mountain · 41 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great place for families and a semi-healthy lunch with beer, wine and cocktails outside. The kitchen can be slow so go early or expect to wait. Chicken BLT and salads are good choices.

South Mountain Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

4. South Mountain Park

8.9
13078 South Warpaint Dr., Phoenix, AZ
Park · South Mountain · 40 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful park right outside the city with great views and trails. Good to drive up and hike from the top if you have kids.

Buena Vista Lookout is one of eric’s Liked Places.

5. Buena Vista Lookout

8.3
Phoenix, AZ
Scenic Lookout · Ahwatukee Foothills · 2 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great little spur trails to do from here with incredible views in all directions. Much better then the crowded Dobbins lookout.

Rito's Mexican Food is one of eric’s Liked Places.

6. Rito's Mexican Food

8.6
15643 N Reems Rd #106 (Reems and Greenway), Surprise, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: One of the better non-chain food options in Surprise. Enchilada sauce is good and food quality is good. You could certainly do a lot worse in This part of Phoenix.

7. black rock loop

Arizona
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice easy trail thru the desert that is less crowded then the waterfall trail but leads you there.

Paradise Falls is one of eric’s Liked Places.

8. Paradise Falls

7.8
Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks, CA
Waterfall · 6 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice little waterfall after it rains.

9. Abbie Cakes

5110 N Dysart Rd Ste 154, Litchfield Park, AZ
Bakery · 1 tip

eric b.eric bornemann: Great bakery with delicious rolls and cheesecakes. Really friendly and helpful staff.

Total Wine & More is one of eric’s Liked Places.

10. Total Wine & More

8.9
1416 N Litchfield Rd (at Palm Valley Pavilions W), Goodyear, AZ
Wine Store · 14 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Good selection of Arizona wine to try when you are in town. Fast curbside service so you don’t get Covid.

Jack’s Bar & Grill is one of eric’s Liked Places.

11. Jack’s Bar & Grill

Templeton, CA
Restaurant · 1 tip

eric b.eric bornemann: Huge portions of decent bar food. Friendly service at fair prices. Lots of outdoor seating.

Cabrillo National Monument is one of eric’s Liked Places.

12. Cabrillo National Monument

9.2
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA
National Park · 86 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Stunning and beautiful location over the bay.

Skyfari Aerial Tram West is one of eric’s Liked Places.

13. Skyfari Aerial Tram West

9.3
San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Attraction · Balboa Park · 8 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Less line then the station at the entrance.

San Diego Zoo is one of eric’s Liked Places.

14. San Diego Zoo

9.4
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Zoo · Balboa Park · 563 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Really the Rolls Royce of zoos. Amazing location and enclosures for the animals… but damn is it expensive. In the summer go in the morning and then come back at night when less crowded and cooler.

Boardwalk Beer Garden is one of eric’s Liked Places.

15. Boardwalk Beer Garden

7.0
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA
Beer Garden · Balboa Park · 1 tip

eric b.eric bornemann: Ok beer selection but the food is really lacking. Go early to get a table in the shade.

Brigantine is one of eric’s Liked Places.

16. Brigantine

7.2
Harbor Blvd, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Really cannot beat the location over the water. And the fish tacos and oysters are still incredible for the price. Sadly hosted and staff are a bit clueless.

Dunedin North Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

17. Dunedin North Park

8.3
3501 30th St (Myrtle Ave), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · North Park · 16 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great place for lamb burgers, fish and chips and beer/atmosphere.

Ferryboat Berkeley is one of eric’s Liked Places.

18. Ferryboat Berkeley

7.2
1492 N Harbor Dr (San Diego Maritime Museum), San Diego, CA
Boat or Ferry · 3 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Stunning interior- worth the price of admission alone.

Star of India is one of eric’s Liked Places.

19. Star of India

8.4
1492 N Harbor Dr (San Diego Maritime Museum), San Diego, CA
Museum · Harborview · 14 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Such a cool boat - so much history, told well and beautifully preserved.

Meraki Cafe is one of eric’s Liked Places.

20. Meraki Cafe

8.9
1735 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Café · University Heights · 6 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Really cute coffee shop with friendly staff who may get overwhelmed at times but are creating a great neighborhood place.

Maritime Museum of San Diego is one of eric’s Liked Places.

21. Maritime Museum of San Diego

8.8
1492 N Harbor Dr (at W. Ash St), San Diego, CA
History Museum · 26 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great museum with lots of fun ships to go on and in. That said, the guy at the front desk when you check in is a massive asshole and needs to go.

Old Trolley Barn Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

22. Old Trolley Barn Park

8.5
Adams Ave (at Florida St), San Diego, CA
Park · University Heights · 20 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great page to run on the side streets for nice views on foggy mornings.

Trust Restaurant is one of eric’s Liked Places.

23. Trust Restaurant

8.7
3752 Park Blvd (Robinson), San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Hillcrest · 22 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: One of the best restaurants in San Diego. You can’t go wrong with anything but the lamb, Bronzino, hush puppies, and albacore tartare are all stupidly damn good.

Stella Jean’s Ice Cream is one of eric’s Liked Places.

24. Stella Jean’s Ice Cream

9.1
4404 Park Blvd Ste B (Meade Ave), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · University Heights · 10 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Delicious and worth the wait on the street.

University Heights is one of eric’s Liked Places.

25. University Heights

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great neighborhood to get an Airbnb in and explore San Diego- grey for kids.

Cabrillo Bridge is one of eric’s Liked Places.

26. Cabrillo Bridge

El Prado (SR 163), San Diego, CA
Bridge · Balboa Park · 10 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice views of the park

Yipao Coffee is one of eric’s Liked Places.

27. Yipao Coffee

4601 Park Blvd (Madison Ave), San Diego, CA
Coffee Shop · University Heights · 2 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Good place to get a quick cup of coffee from in the morning.

Balboa Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

28. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful park to walk around with great art and museums.

Salt Point State Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

29. Salt Point State Park

8.7
25050 Hwy 1, Jenner, CA
State or Provincial Park · 5 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Beautiful park with great coastal trails and cliffs to watch sea life from. Neat in the mornings when foggy.

Sonoma Coast State Park is one of eric’s Liked Places.

30. Sonoma Coast State Park

Jenner and Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA
State or Provincial Park · 1 tip

eric b.eric bornemann: Nice big park with lots of different coves and overlooks along the coast. Just keep driving to find a less crowded spot.