Sun-drenched San Diego sports spectacular surfing, generous ocean views, and friendly locals who radiate a cool, laid-back California vibe. While the city’s food reputation once hinged on beachside fish tacos and tequila laced margaritas, today it’s burnishing a more sophisticated palate with an emphasis on local. Of course, it helps that chefs can tap into a year-round growing season and nearly 375 organic farms in the county to support them. We think this city’s on the verge of losing its one-flip-flop-still-in-the-water reputation.