La Jolla Seaside Brunch in San Diego

I still think back to that lazy brunch I had by the water in La Jolla, San Diego. The tiny café—Blue Whale—is tucked just a block from the shoreline. Indoors is snug, but on a bright day the patio is pure gold: sun on your shoulders, gulls overhead, waves crashing in the distance. 🌊 San Diego’s endless sunshine really is the best seasoning✨; everything on the table looks (and tastes) better under a blue sky. Three of us split three plates—nothing mind-blowing, just honest, feel-good food. Ube Pancake – the Instagram star📸. Dreamy violet hue, subtle taro sweetness, soft and fluffy. More photogenic than life-changing, but light and pleasant. Lobster Roll 🦞 – the happy surprise. Generous chunks of lobster stuffed into a butter-crisped roll. A touch dry after a few bites, so plan to share. Teriyaki Bowl – the safe bet🍣. Silky salmon glazed with sweet-savory teriyaki, avocado, seaweed, rice. Hearty, balanced, zero regrets. Chicken-and-waffles sounded too stateside for us that morning, so we passed—your call if you’re braver. If you’re wandering the cove and hunger hits, grab an outdoor table at Blue Whale: sun, sea breeze, and pretty plates make an easy addition to any travel day. 😋 #brunch #CaliforniaEats #SanDiegoFood #LaJolla #SandiegoCafe