As a professional photographer, my travel plans always include finding the best places to shoot pictures. And San Diego has a bounty of great spots. Beautiful beaches, lush gardens, interesting architecture, public art and Southern California’s outdoor lifestyle all provide the perfect background for travel pictures. Here's a list of my favorite places to shoot in San Diego.

With so many exceptional bars and eateries within—yes—pitching distance, it's no wonder Petco Park allows baseball fans to exit and re-enter the stadium at any time, and to bring food inside. That means you can enjoy the spoils of the neighborhood before, after, and even during a game. And there are many places to do just that. Here are seven options, from divey to classy and a few in between.

Our ultimate night downtown will guide you from happy hour to dinner — and then whisk you off to a craft cocktail lounge, a rooftop bar and finally a pulsing nightclub to cap off the evening. And oh yes, and there's always time for a burrito after all the excitement!

Join dog groomer extraordinaire and San Diego Gayborhood expert, Gabriel Feitosa, on a tour of his favorite places to eat, drink, and catch a drag show.