Tony and Marilyn on set at The Del.

The Hotel del Coronado is throwing a birthday party for Some Like It Hot, the best American comedy ever. 

(That’s not my opinion on the flick, the American Film Institute says so.)

The movie debuted 50 years ago, forever linking the grand dame San Diego hotel with Hollywood’s blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe.

On Sept. 18-19, movie buffs and Marilyn fans will gather to celebrate the 1959 classic, directed by Billy Wilder and shot on location at The Del, with a spectacular weekend filled with events including a gala dinner guest-starring none other than Tony Curtis. 

Information on reserving these events or booking the Some Like It Hot Weekend Celebration Package (it includes accommodations and tickets to all events) is online. 

The hotel has warned guys, gals and guys dressed as gals to book early as space is limited.

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1. This Saturday and Sunday, over 300 of the world’s best bodysurfers will be in San Diego for the 33rd Annual World Body Surfing Championships.
   

   I wonder if he's competing in the Body Surfing Championships?

   The event takes place from 6:30 a.m. until late afternoon on both days at the Oceanside Pier and Beach in Oceanside. The public can grab a spot and watch as men and women ages 12 – 65+ surf their hearts out for bragging rights as “the world’s best.”

2. Enjoy a weekend of family fun and music at the Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The festival features bluegrass bands from around the world, music workshops, kid’s activities and a Kid’s Music camp, food, vendors and even onsite camping. The fun goes down at the outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in San Diego’s North County from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, but gates open early and stay open late so feel free to arrive early and settle in. Tickets are $17 – $20 per person or $54 for a three day pass; kids 10 and under get in free.
3. This weekend, experience a tropical island getaway during the Sunset Luau at the Catamaran Resort & Spa in Mission Bay.  Doors open at 6 p.m., where you’ll receive a lei greeting and complimentary Mai Tai. Dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. and includes a wide variety of Hawaiian and mainland dishes (and even a slow roasted pig), served buffet style. Following dinner is a thrilling fire and knife dance as well as traditional dances from Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand and Hawaii. Tickets are $58 for adults and $25 for children.
4. This Saturday is the 1st Annual Ocean Beach Summerfest from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach. The event will include carnival rides, food, live music, a craft fair and a beer garden. This free event is open to the public, and leashed dogs are welcomed.
5. Hop aboard the San Diego Ferry and enjoy a scenic ride across San Diego Bay to Coronado Island.  The Ferry departs from downtown’s Broadway Pier or the San Diego Convention Center and costs only $6.50 roundtrip.  Once across the Bay, you’ll be at the Coronado Ferry Landing, where a number of shops, galleries, restaurants and live entertainment await.

Tags: 5 to try, coronado, festival, free, mission bay, music, ocean beach, Oceanside, summer, things to do, what to do

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That's San Diego baby, not Venice.

A picture’s worth a 1,000 words, no?

Loews Coronado Bay Resort  just introduced what they call the Voga Voyage, a hotel package that includes a couple’s massage aboard an authentic Venetian gondola.

After departing from the resort’s private marina, guests can enjoy a relaxing 40-minute massage, cool sea breezes and the gentle rocking of the gondola as it cruises the canals and waterways adjacent to the resort.  

Champagne and strawberries are served at the end of the cruise.  Also included in the price is a one-night stay and access to the resort’s exercise and art classes, sauna and steam rooms, fitness center and relaxation lounge.

The package starts at $499 per couple, plus tax, and includes a one-night stay, couple’s massage, gondola cruise, champagne and strawberries.

Tags: coronado, gondola, romance, spa

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The TODAY Show wrapped up their week of vacationing across the US here on the California coast with a visit to San Diego. 

They rode the waves in La Jolla Shores with Surf Diva, went kayaking in the La Jolla Sea Caves, took a leisurely ride with The Gondola Company in Coronado and visited the beautiful Hotel del Coronado.  A pretty cool finale to a great series!

Tags: coronado, gondola, hotel del, in the news, kayak, la jolla, surfing

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Travel Like A Local with Modern Mixology and other summer fun.

Did you know we’ve got an online radio show?

Last week, she interviewed guests who spoke about all the summer activities at Loews Coronado Bay Resort - ranging from Modern Mixology classes to guided herb garden tours – and the free outdoor summer movies presented by San Diego County Parks & Recreation. 

Organic cocktails and outdoor movies?  Sounds like a perfect summer afternoon to me!

Tags: coronado, drinks, film, summer, travel like a local

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Treat dad to a special Father’s Day this weekend and check out these fun events :

a wet dog or a hot dog, which do you prefer?

1. This Saturday, watch adorable pups ride the waves during the 4th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition at Imperial Beach.  This free event, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., features talented surfing dogs as they surf in three different heats: small dogs, large dogs and tandem. 

2. Head over to the UCSD campus this Saturday and Sunday and check out the 23rd Annual La Jolla Festival of Arts and Food Fair.  The festival will have nearly 200 art displays, live music, food, book signings, and special events just for dads.  The festival will also have a new attraction, Calle Color, a live street chalking exhibition.

3. Beginning this weekend, explore  Park at Dark when the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park extends its summer hours to 8 p.m. As daylight turns to darkness, take nightime tours on Journey Into Africa, catch new summer shows with special animal encounters and watch as the park’s nocturnal creatures emerge. 

4. Eat, shop and explore the Little Italy Mercato this Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  More than 70 booths will take over Date Street and offer farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items.  There will also be live music and a special pet place.

5. Celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday by taking dad on a special kayaking adventure.  Bike and Kayak Tours in La Jolla is offering all dads FREE kayak tours after 4 p.m. while the rest of the family will receive 10% off their tour.

Tags: 5 to try, coronado, dog, festival, free, kayak, la jolla, little italy, surfing, wild animal park

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Getting hitched? 

You could be the lucky couple that wins a free honeymoon in Coronado at the iconic Hotel del Coronado from Brides.com (the online home of bridal bibles like Modern Bride, Brides and Elegant Bride).  The amazing give-away includes round trip airfare on JetBlue, five nights in an oceanfront signature suite and a couples massage in the Del’s new spa. 

Wondering if this is the right honeymoon spot for you?

Trust me, The Del is ultra-romantic – it’s where Marilyn Monroe frolicked with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot.  A gem of stunning Victorian architecture, the hotel is a national historic landmark that has played host to newlyweds for more than 120 years.  

Plus, all the honeymoon fun and excitement of San Diego, from hot air ballooning over the Pacific coast to sexy downtown nightclubs  (and much more), is just minutes away.

Tags: contest, coronado, honeymoon, win-a-trip

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ShermansTravel, the renown online source for deals and travel advice, just announced their list of the country’s top ten places to celebrate July 4th.  Guess what?

The Big Bay Boom...loud and proud!

San Diego is the only place on the whole West Coast on the list.  In fact, with the exception of a little place called Mount Rushmore, we’re the only place West of the Mississippi to make the cut.

The experts at ShermansTravel called out our awesome beaches and fantastic fireworks.  There are fun things to do and lots of colorful displays of American pride all over town during the Independence weekend.  Here’s a few of my faves:

• The Big Bay Boom fireworks display over San Diego Bay is the biggest in the region with great viewing spots all along the bay front and cruises out on the water. 
• Smokey Robinson will perform July 4 at the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds before the 9 p.m. fireworks show and rides stay open until midnight. 
• Over the Independence weekend on July 3, 4 and 5, SeaWorld’s Summer Nights fireworks over Mission Bay will be set to patriotic music for a bigger, longer celebration. 
• In Carlsbad at LEGOLAND California, the Red, White and Boom celebration will include fun family games, a performance by kiddie favorites The Jumpitz and a 8:30 p.m. fireworks show. 
• On the Embarcadero on San Diego Bay on July 3, 4 and 5, the San Diego Symphony will present a Star Spangled Pops concert each evening at 7:30 p.m.
• It’s a picture-perfect party on July 4th in Coronado with a parade down Orange Avenue, concert in Spreckels Park and fireworks over Glorietta Bay.  

Tags: coronado, fireworks, in the news, july 4, legoland, san diego bay, san diego county fair, seaworld, summer, symphony

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Click To Download A Beach Bus Guide.

Car free travel is good for the planet and your wallet.  Sure, you’d love to take the bus to the beach.  But with so many beaches in San Diego, how do you plan your trip?

The friendly team at San Diego’s MTS (the ones behind our rad red trolley and bus service) have put together a quick reference guide for beach goers. 

Route numbers, maps and estimated travel times are all on one page.  So, you’ll never get confused and it will fit into even the most overstuffed beach bag. 

So, grab your sunscreen and ride the bus to Coronado, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach or La Jolla this summer. 

With Day Passes for just $5, it’s easy to save money and go green when you head to the beach.

Tags: beach, car free, coronado, getting around, green, la jolla, mission beach, ocean beach, pacific beach

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