I am a lover of many things; however, history is not one of them so when I heard that San Diego was the birthplace of California (I may have dozed off during that class… sorry Mom), I was surprised that many of the state’s beginnings took place right here in my stomping grounds. With a […]
And They’re Off…
The Del Mar horse racing season has begun, the races are in full-swing and there are some exciting events in store this summer. Be sure to check the Events Calendar for information on the events taking place all season long. Highlights include: Fridays & Select Saturdays: The Del Mar Summer Concert Series. Featuring “4 O’Clock Fridays,” […]
4th of July Fireworks
The epic 20-minute Big Bay Boom fireworks display over San Diego Bay is the largest display in the region. At 9 p.m. on July 4th, fireworks are launched simultaneously from four barges placed around the bay and choreographed to music broadcast on 105.7 FM radio. Back for its 10th year, the Big Bay Boom fireworks […]
5 to Try This Weekend
The 31st Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Newport Avenue. This FREE event will feature more than 200 vendors, art, food, rides, a children’s area, a SkateJam, entertainment on five stages and of course, delicious chili! Tantalize your taste buds this weekend with […]
Your Journey to Africa Begins Here
Last night, I was among the lucky few that got a sneak preview of the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park’s new African Summer Festival, which opens tomorrow (June 19 – September 6). This festival is sure to be a big hit, because I only got a small sample of all the new activities and […]
My Hoppy Birthday with Brew Hop
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday with help from family and friends and so, in true Stephenie fashion, of course we had to do something awesome…Enter Brew Hop San Diego, the company that takes you behind-the-scenes for tours and tastings at some of San Diego’s best breweries (think wine tasting, but with […]
The World Oceans Day Fun Continues
Recap of the weekend: Celebrating World Oceans Day was quite a treat, Sea Life had an underwater reading, which surely was neat. Polar bears judged snow sculptures at the Zoo, And Hornblower Cruises offered free face-painting too. But of course Cat in the Hat made quite a commotion, When he paddled out with Surf Diva […]
Get Seuss This Weekend & Celebrate World Oceans Day
San Diego is proud to join hundreds of conservation organizations and thousands of individuals from countries around the world to celebrate World Oceans Day (June 8th) and help raise awareness about the important ways we can protect our oceans. This year, World Oceans Day is themed around the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Seuss classic, […]
Cinco to Try This Weekend
San Diego is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a big way; check out these five weekend fiestas: The 27th Annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo takes place this Saturday and Sunday in Old Town State Historic Park. This FREE event features music and entertainment on five stages, a special kids area, delicious Mexican cuisine […]
5 to Try This Weekend
One of my favorite annual events, the Mission Federal Art Walk in Little Italy, will fill the streets with arts and entertainment this Saturday and Sunday. Among the multiple works of art will be live music, delicious food and beverages, vendor booths and fun activities for kids and families. The FREE event takes place from 11 […]