For anyone catching a cruise in the LA area, Hermosa Beach is a great place to visit. There's usually mild surf with fun waves for body surfing or boogie boarding. Even when there isn't some kind of celebration, there's usually live entertainment and fun at venues on Pier Avenue and the surrounding areas.
The Lighthouse still has hot jazz and cold drinks, and the prices are always reasonable. On Sundays, you can get a delicious brunch for under ten bucks, accompanied by great music. Bloody Marys are just $3 and quite tasty. It's another terrific choice if you have a cruise from Long Beach or San Pedro in the afternoon.
Following the traditions of many West Coast-based ships, Wonder will shift to Alaska for the summer season in 2011. Always thinking ahead about how to make Disney Cruises special for their clients, Disney will put Wonder in dry dock in October and build a new venue called Outlook Cafe on Deck 10 with curved, floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the amazing views in Alaska.
One of my favorite spots in all of San Diego is Paradise Point on Mission Bay. You can rent jet skis, sail boats and lots of other fun toys, or just hang out on the beach. After a day in the sun, we've often headed to the Barefoot Bar.
