Stuff To Do in San Diego: Sarah's Smash Shack

The mention of San Diego usually conjures images of oceanfront beauty, historical missions, and of course, the nation's most popular zoo. But when I think of San Diego, I think of smashing. Yup, that's right: smashing, as in breaking, destroying, shattering. I have my friend, Emma, to thank for that. You see, she enlightened me to the absolute delight that is Sarah's Smash Shack.

Sarah's Smash Shack introduces an imaginative and innovative opportunity for people to express themselves in a safe and exciting new way. Customers are able to throw, smash, and destroy an array of breakable objects in two private rooms. It's a great way to release energies and emotions without fear of reprisal.

Founders, Sarah Lavely and Ed King, opened Sarah's Smash Shack with the hope of bringing a little levity to life's trials and tribulations. Their goal is to allow people to let go, let loose and go home with a smile on their face. The inspiration for the Smash Shack came to Sarah at an especially low point in her life. She literally woke up one day and thought "I wish I could just go somewhere and break some things. Hmmm...other people must feel this way, too. I should open a shop where people can come and break stuff!" And, so the Smash Shack was born.

Smashing sessions start around $25, which includes safety gear, use of a private "break room", and breakables. You can bring your own goods or order off the "Smash Shack Menu", which includes a surprisingly stylish selection of glasses, vases, plates, frames, and even glass flowers.

Get your "smash" on next time you're in San Diego! Visit SmashShack.com for more info.