A Great Donut Place and Bakery in Cardiff, CA

I am a bit of a foodie, as I probably have mentioned (and you may have gathered from some of the stuff I write about). I don't eat fast food, but I have a definite soft spot for desserts, especially chocolate. And good restaurants in general tend to appeal to me - dining out is a favorite activity, which I have tried to do as much as possible since arriving here almost 2 years ago (this April).

Regarding sweets, I discovered a great place in Cardiff (yes, those of you who know about it may laugh, but it was new for me, so I get to write about it!) on the advice of a good friend. And coincidentally, there was a great article in this past weekend's paper on the place.

Probably best known for its donuts, VG (people I know just refer to it as VG's), just off San Elijo and a block north of Chesterfield, has earned a notable reputation for its donuts, and other treats. Established back in 1966, it is known far and wide, and is a popular spot for residents to drop in for coffee and donuts - surfers, families, business folks, tourists and day trippers, campers from San Elijo, and so on.

We recently had a cake from VG's with raspberry filling and a white chocolate frosting that was simply divine. Good thing it is a few miles from my house in Carlsbad, or I would be there weekly, or more frequently.

If you haven't been there, make a trip it is absolutely worth it. If you have, you know what I mean. Here's to sweets.

Cardiff, CA - Take a Tour of this Great Beach Town

I love living in Carlsbad, and chose to live here for a number of reasons.

But I also like Cardiff (formally, Cardiff-By-The-Sea), a charming coastal community just south of Encinitas (and 20 miles north of San Diego), and can see myself living there as well, provided I could afford to buy an ocean view home...not likely. In any case, I like showing and selling homes there, and just completed a marketing piece about the area for folks who are interested in the town and pondering a move there, or who are just curious about the area. And perhaps some of you live there, or know the town, already.

Here's the link to the Cardiff tour. If you have any feedback, or there are some other exceptional things we should all know that I did not mention, please let me know.