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Magic in the Gaslamp

For years, it was known as one of the happening spots. Every week, people from all over San Diego would pack The Magic Lounge – a cool, magic themed bar where employees would pull double duty as bartenders and magicians. Eventually the place shut down but now, that same core group of magicians who performed […]

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Escape to San Diego Sweepstakes: Perfect 5 Day Itinerary Part 2

Our Escape to San Diego Sweepstakes is in full swing. We are giving away a 5 night stay at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel and round-trip airfare for two! Contest ends May 13, 2011, so be sure to enter today. How would you spend your five days in San Diego? Last week I highlighted […]

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5 to Try in the Sun, Surf and Sand

Spring Break has come and gone, but to ensure those postcard images of San Diego linger on through Memorial Day – and to put folks in a summertime frame of mind – following are five fun activities to try in Coronado that are just “beachy”! BTW, forecast for this weekend: clear skies and warm! Let’s soak up the […]

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5 to Try This Weekend in San Diego

1. San Diego’s original, Mission Federal ArtWalk is the largest art event in San Diego and is now in its 27th year. More than 300 visual artists from all over the world will show and sell their art April 30-May1. Seven music and dance stages, interactive art for children and the picturesque background of hip […]

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The Art of Flowers in Balboa Park

Garden lovers, now is the time to head to Balboa Park. The park is home to more than a dozen gorgeous gardens, from elegant rose gardens to exotic desert cacti. With Spring in full bloom, visitors can easily spend an entire day soaking up the color and beauty of Balboa Park’s botanical wonders. The artistry of […]

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5 to Try This Weekend in Mission Bay

1.  Start your day off right with breakfast or brunch in Mission Bay. Put The Mission’s reputation of “best beach breakfast” to the test, or check out The Boardwalk Mission Bay (formerly The Boardwalk Bistro) where breakfast is served all day. 2.  There are close to 14 miles of boardwalk along Mission Bay, giving you and […]

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Tea Time in San Diego

Move over coffee shops, because San Diego’s tea times offer a welcome break from the usual afternoon pick-me-up.  What better complement to the spring flowers cropping up around the county than a nice cup of tea? If you’re in need of recharging, head to one of these charming tea spots for a relaxing respite. Urban […]

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Presidio Provides a Little History Lesson, a Lot of Fun

For those accustomed to playing a full-length championship golf course, Presidio Hills Golf Course may not seem like much at first glance. But dismissing it would be a big mistake. “It’s a special place,” said Presidio head golf professional Paul Bush. “There’s a lot of history here.” Presidio is one of the oldest par-3 courses […]

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