When my wife and I were looking for a house nearly 20 years ago, one of the areas we visited was south Escondido. While touring the models, the salesperson mentioned that soon the hillside homes would have a view of a golf course that was then in the planning stages. Grand plans, I thought, but […]
Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp
Get ready to grab those beads as the 17th annual Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp kicks off Fat Tuesday (March 8th) from 6:00 p.m. to Midnight. As the biggest Mardi Gras celebration West of the Mississippi, the Gaslamp is pulling out all the stops this year. There will be three areas featuring fairies, urban house […]
Big Easy Bites
Who would have thought that San Diego would be home to the largest Mardi Gras celebration West of the Mississippi? But, it’s true, the Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp festivities draw thousands to downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter each year to let the good times roll. Maybe it should’t be such a surprise. Both historic waterfront […]
San Diego: Craft Beer Paradise
There’s no doubt about it – San Diego is a beer lovers paradise! With more than 35 local breweries, our city has more craft brewers than any other city in the country. Join me on a video tour of my favorite places to sample the best beer that San Diego has to offer.
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5-to-Try Films Shot in San Diego
After watching the Oscar awards last night, it got me thinking…what Oscar nominated films were shot in San Diego? Here are 5-to-Try films shot in San Diego. Do you know what part of town they were filmed in? 1. Babel (2006) Starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and nominated for seven Academy Awards, Babel tells […]
Quirky San Diego: Unexpected Museums
Visitors and residents alike know that Balboa Park is home to many great museums, but with half off admission to more than 40 great places during Museum Month, now is the perfect time to check out some of hidden gems of the San Diego museum community. Don’t miss out on visiting these unique places before […]
Puttin’ on the Glitz at Coronado’s Classic Movie Theater
San Diego Magazine recently spotlighted the remarkable transformation of Coronado’s historic Village Theatre (located on Orange Ave.) in their March issue. It’s well worth a read! Originally built in 1947 and then closed in 2000, this magical main street movie house from yesteryear is being lovingly renovated by Vintage Cinemas into a modern, Art […]
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5 To Try: East County’s Quirky Roadside Attractions
From quaint and quirky to weird and wonderful, San Diego has numerous backcountry marvels that dot the expansive East County region. Roadside attractions have always fascinated me because they meld America’s love affair with the road with a creative entrepreneurial spirit that makes drivers do a double take. Following are five fun ones to try. […]
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