On a recent trek through San Diego’s East County mountain communities of Julian, Santa Ysabel and Wynola, I came upon five fabulous finds that I’m still telling friends and family about: Greatest thing since sliced bread – seriously! For over 45 years Dudley’s Famous Bakery in Santa Ysabel (just down the road from Julian) has […]
These Diamonds Are A Traveler’s Best Friend
Earlier today, it was announceed that three San Diego area resorts were awarded the AAA Five Diamond status, the highest rating possible from the American Automobile Association, for 2011. To arrive at the rankings, AAA’s professional inspectors evaluate more than 58,000 lodgings and restaurants. The Five Diamond Award is applied only to offerings that consistently meet the highest […]
Five to Try: Sunday Brunch Bonanza
With our year-round, near-perfect weather and always-relaxed vibe, Sunday brunch in San Diego is kind of a big deal.* Affordable options abound but, when the mood calls for a splurge, nothing teases your taste buds and rounds out a weekend like the spreads served up at our luxury hotels. So, loosen your belt and check […]
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 […]
Hiking with the Kids
Recently our friends from St. Louis came for a visit. One of our favorite stops when we have guests in town is Torrey Pines State Reserve. The views are amazing and the trails are easy enough to navigate for a six year old. We drove to the top and chose one of the trails that […]
Go Tide Pooling With Experts From the Birch Aquarium
The San Diego coastline is dotted with incredible tide pools from Point Loma to Ocean Beach, La Jolla and beyond. And, according to the scientists at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, fall and winter are great times for checking out area tide pools because lower tides expose wider sections of the beach […]
High Kicking Our Way To The Holidays
It’s official. Christmas is on its way to San Diego! Yesterday, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes danced their way into LEGOLAND California to help kick off the holidays and put the finishing touches on the LEGOLAND Christmas tree in preparation for the park’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 29. During the LEGO Christmas Tree Lighting event […]
High Speeds and Boatloads of Fun
Last week, I had the time of my life on a San Diego Speedboat Adventures harbor tour. The new, two-hour tour allows YOU to jump in the Captain’s seat and drive a mini speedboat around San Diego Bay for a 13-mile guided tour. My friend and I decided to share driving duties, so we each […]
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 […]
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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