Shooting some hoops is a great way to spend a day pretty much anyplace. And yet there’s nothing quite like draining a 3 against the backdrop of a shimmering blue sea, or dribbling through the low post while enjoying postcard-perfect views of a San Diego beach. Of course, the distraction factor is bound to be […]
Top Tips for Kids: San Diego for young travelers and their families
It’s no wonder San Diego is consistently ranked as one of the top travel destinations for families: With some 70 miles of sparkling coastline, scads of world-class attractions and plenty of options for kid-friendly outdoor fun, the region has something for every family member — the youngest ones included. Here’s a look at some awesome, […]
San Diego goes big in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice awards, earning No. 2 spot among big U.S. cities
San Diego is a big deal among big cities — just ask the seasoned readers of Condé Nast Traveler, who have picked our sunny destination as the No. 2 big city in America for 2023 in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The prestigious distinction, announced today, represents San Diego’s highest-ever ranking in the much-watched […]
Top Things to Do in San Diego – Sept. 26 to Oct. 8, 2023
From lively Oktoberfests to fun food-and-wine celebrations to fantastic Kids Free deals, San Diego is the place to be during the next two weeks. Don’t miss out on all the early-fall fun, festivities and top things to do — book your San Diego getaway today! Kids Free San Diego When: Oct. 1-31, 2023 October is awesome […]
10 Kid-friendly dining favorites in San Diego
After a full day enjoying the San Diego’s beaches and sunshine, the last thing you want to be doing is searching for a place to eat that will satisfy the whole family. To help you plan out your awesome day (or week), here are 10 places to take the family for delicious bites, beverages and […]
My Happy Place is… Petco Park with Padres Broadcaster Don Orsillo
It’s only fitting that Padres play-by-play commentator Don Orsillo is known these days as “Don Diego”: The Massachusetts native and former Boston Red Sox broadcaster has embraced his adopted hometown of San Diego with gusto, and Padres fans in turn have rolled out the brown-and-gold carpet for him. An accomplished cook (his kitchen alter ego […]
Find the Ice Cream of Your Dreams in San Diego
Summertime is prime time for ice cream, and San Diego is loaded like a giant waffle cone with great places to savor it. In honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 16, here’s the scoop on some favorite places to indulge in cold, creamy delights all around San Diego — from traditional tastes to […]
7 Spectacular Summer Events in San Diego
San Diego may be the perfect year-round destination, but summer casts its own special spell with this series of signature happenings. San Diego County Fair When: June 7 – July 4, 2023 Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 Marking the unofficial start of summer in San Diego, this 143-year-old (!) event […]
San Diego embraces visitors with disabilities through a range of accessibility options
From our friendly, diverse neighborhoods to our comfortable year-round climate and endless options to relax and rejuvenate, San Diego welcomes visitors with open arms. And that emphatically includes our visitors with special needs. In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 18), we’d like to spotlight how San Diego’s world-class attractions and other visitor favorites […]
Calm Waters for Little Visitors – 7 San Diego beaches perfect for small swimmers and their families
With its 70 miles of sparkling Pacific shoreline, San Diego is an aquatic paradise. But while the region beckons wave-lovers with such world-class surf breaks as Swami’s and Windansea, San Diego also boasts plenty of gentler spots that are perfect for even the littlest visitors to enjoy the wonders of our waters. Here’s a look […]