We want to talk about sushi that will change your life. But first –you might have noticed this Scottsdale / Phoenix sushi blog has ventured outside of the state. It’s summer. Like most Arizonans, we hopped over to California for a week by the beach and enjoyed our usual family fun at the Hotel del Coronado.

Our last night at the Del we enjoyed our dinner with an ocean view at Serea. While there were limited sushi options, our server was amazing and helpful (even accommodating some bizarre requests because Carter’s 6-year-old sister decided she was going to be the queen of her own dinner).

So what did we get? The Baja Kampachi: sashimi (yellowtail) with lime, cilantro, mint, dukkah, dried cherries and schug. The most amazing crunch comes from the dukkah and the dish is life changing. Ashley literally tells her friends about it and is already planning their 2023 family vacation around a *very necessary* meal at Serea. After a beach day and twilight golf at the Coronado Municipal course, the Baja Kampachi paired perfectly for Ashley with the most amazing hibiscus drink ever. Ask your server and thank us later — it’s the one with the pineapple rum.

When you’re finished, make sure you have a fire pit reserved so you can end the evening at the Del making s’mores with your family.