Looking for something fun and memorable to do this weekend? How about taking a road trip from Los Angeles to San Diego for some unforgettable pizza?! You’ll be amazed by the variety of pizza available out there, it’s hard to choose which place to visit first. However, there is a little bit of something for everyone in Southern California in terms of pizza options. Sometimes maybe even two or three! See this map for an easy route from place to place.
Start your delicious day at U Street Pizza. Located in Pasadena, CA, you will start enjoying yourself as soon as you get close to the restaurant. The beautiful neighborhood is just the beginning of the delicious experience, though! At U Street, you’ll be able to try a pizza that’s based on New York-style with an LA twist. The restaurant prides itself on only using the highest quality ingredients, and you can tell when you taste the food! If you’re looking for a great complement to the perfect pizza, you can order salads and appetizers and have a drink from the great cocktail list. Of course, the menu includes classics like white pizza, cheese, and sausage, but keep an eye out for options you don’t see every day. You’ll also be able to order a pizza with clams or vodka pepperoni.
Take a look at U Street Pizza’s website and Facebook page.
Hop in the car for your next stop at Beach Harbor Pizza, about an hour’s drive south in stunningly beautiful Dana Point. Be sure to take a nice walk and take in the breathtaking ocean views in this seaside town. At Beach Harbor, you can customize your pizza to please every member of your group- with the option to include 3 slices of each different type and build your own pizza, everyone is sure to leave satisfied! If anyone is in need of a break from pizza, there are also sandwiches, salads, and plenty of scrumptious pasta options too.
Check out Beach Harbor Pizza’s website and Facebook page.
Located in the El Cajon neighborhood of San Diego, you’ll love the family-owned Venice Pizza House! Known for its sweet atmosphere and classic Italian pasta and pizza, you can’t go wrong with any option here. You’ll be charmed by the fun designs occasionally found on the pizzas too!
Take a look at Venice Pizza House’s website and Facebook page.
4. Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse - Downtown San Diego
Continue heading south to lovely San Diego for your last stop at Ciro’s Pizzeria and Beerhouse. You’ll want to plan to end your fun weekend day here, as Ciro’s is only open from 4:00 PM to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Located in downtown San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter, known for its vibrant nightlife and exciting atmosphere, you can enjoy your pizza with a side of people watching. Ciro’s amazing reputation is well-earned. In addition to delectable pizza classics, the menu has a build-your-own-Stromboli option and tempting desserts like the chocolate mousse pie. Ciro’s has been known to create fun themed pizzas for special occasions, like The All American Pie, featuring grilled beef, Frank’s cheddar, and white onions, topped with a ketchup and mustard swirl.
Visit Ciro’s Pizzeria and Brewhouse’s website and Facebook page.
If you’re a real pizza connoisseur, this is the trip for you. If you’re not quite an expert yet, you certainly will be by the end of the day! Have you been to any of these fantastic pizza restaurants? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have any other pizza places along this route that you think we should try, make sure to shout them out, too!
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