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Lego Train Exhibit Returns to San Diego Model Railroad Museum

This weekend, my son heard (from a mystery source he will not divulge) that the San Diego Model Railroad Museum had installed the Lego train display. The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is a great little museum in Balboa Park. Admission is free for children under 15 and only $7 for adults. We usually make […]

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Ever Wanted to Fly Like a Bird?

I have. And now I can! The San Diego Zoo recently began offering San Diego County’s only flying trapeze school. Held in the Zoo’s Camp Timbuktu campground, visitors will enjoy the sensation of flight as they take off from a high “perch” and swing through the trees. All “trapeze artists” will get a run through […]

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Gaslamp Quarter Locals Lifestyle & Design Tour

The Gaslamp Quarter is best known for the swanky bars, great restaurants and hotels.  But did you know the Gaslamp has over 100 retail businesses offering everything from fine art and spas to tattoo parlors and a boutique for dogs?  Some of my favorite shops are located in the Gaslamp Quarter.  The Wine Bank is the place […]

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5 to Try: Exploring San Diego’s Military History

San Diego’s history, social and economic makeup are all tied to the Military’s presence in the region. As we celebrate the Marine’s 235th anniversary today, we wanted to share some great ways you can see and experience the Military’s rich history in San Diego. MCRD Museum Historical Society – The society presents the history of […]

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Very Vigilucci’s

The staff and volunteers of the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau recently attended an exclusive tasting at Vigilucci’s La Jolla. In truth, the event was much more than a tasting. It was an experience; immersing us in food, wine, ambiance and culture that was akin to being transported to Europe’s best bistros. Vigilucci’s is […]

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Get the Scoop on Coronado

Stopping by Coronado soon? Be sure to check out eCoronado.com, a local community website and newspaper, before you head over. With everything from upcoming events, blog posts and local photos, it’s a great way to get a taste of the island. If you’ve visited lately, be sure to share your photos on their website so other’s […]

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New Food Truck Hits San Diego

Gourmet Food Trucks have been getting a lot of attention lately. From a write up in Time Magazine to Bobby Flay challenging a well-known dessert truck in NYC for his show “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” (he lost), they seem to be everywhere. And these are not your run-of-the-mill food trucks you find in an industrial […]

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