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Never Too Much of a Good Thing: Win tickets to The Old Globe’s Summer Shakespeare Festival

Looking for an evening filled with culture and cool? Enjoy the San Diego’s best scenery under stars and stage lights now through September 30, 2012 at the Old Globe’s world-famous Summer Shakespeare Festival. Only open for the summer festival, the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre is set against a backdrop of spectacular Balboa Park, nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees. This summer includes three classic plays: William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” and “As You Like It” and Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s “Inherit the Wind.” Interested? Comment below to win two tickets to see Richard III.

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Foodie Friday: San Diego County Fair Food Edition

It's an annual culinary tradition like no other. Hungry participants wonder, "What unusual creation will they cook up this time? How will these food daredevils top themselves this year?" No, it's not an episode of Iron Chef, and it's definitely not the James Beard awards…it's the <strong><a title="San Diego County Fair" href="http://www.sandiego.org/event/Visitors/3134" target="_blank">San Diego County Fair</a></strong>. What crazy concoctions will you find this year? Find out after the jump.

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W San Diego Completes $5 Million Dollar Revamp

The W San Diego hotel located in Downtown San Diego has recently completed a $5 million renovation. Changes included updates to its lounges, signature restaurant, rooftop bar and meeting spaces. The hotel’s new restaurant named Kelvin after the temperature metric and serving Latin-influenced items with locally sourced ingredients, is led by Executive Chef Kevin Harry.

Rooftop bars are becoming synonymous with San Diego and the W’s is not to be missed. Its bar with a bonfire theme and now has a “playful sculpture” of stacked beach chairs and five private cabanas. Additionally, the meeting rooms have all been expanded and renovated. The 258-room property located only a few blocks from the Gaslamp opened in 2002 at 421 West B Street and is operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

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3 for Free: Wheel fun in San Diego’s East County!

Summer’s finally here – my favorite time of year to hit the open road and explore San Diego’s scenic backcountry! Our East County is dotted with small cities and towns nestled in the rolling foothills and mountains that entice motorists to their Norman Rockwell-esque main streets with classic car shows the whole family can enjoy.

Get your motor running all summer long at these three FREE roadside events.

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Dive Along the Underwater Canyon Walls of San Diego’s La Jolla Shores

Head to La Jolla Shores for a dive along the wall of La Jolla Canyon and witness the abundance of sea life unlike any other place in California. Add to that the constant reshaping of the canyon wall by the ocean and you have a fascinating area to dive whether you dive it once or several thousand times.

After the break are a few highlights under the water of La Jolla Shores.

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Experience New Excitement at San Diego Attractions this Summer 2012

Summer in San Diego means sunshine, beaches and barbecues. During your visit this summer, why not check out some of the awesome new offerings at San Diego attractions, including roller coasters, battling pirate ships, chinese acrobats and more!

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Out of this World Deals for the 2012 San Diego County Fair

The San Diego County Fair will be “Out of this World” when it kicks off June 8 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme promises everything from space exploration and science fiction to visitors from other planets. But there’s plenty that we Earthlings can do to keep our fair expenses grounded.

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