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Four Cocktail Lounges Perfect for a Memorable Date Night in San Diego

San Diego is teeming with nightlife options. But if you want a romantic night out with that special someone, a bustling brewery or crowded dance floor might not be the right fit. Fortunately, with so many incredible bars and cocktail lounges, it’s easy to find one to impress your date.

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Your Guide to the 2014 San Diego Pride Weekend

San Diego LGBT Pride celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer with a jam-packed schedule of activities and entertainment geared for all ages. The three-day weekend attracts nearly 300,000 participants that include visitors from all over the world, as the spirit of celebration descends upon the areas of Hillcrest and Balboa Park. Among its many sponsors, Alaska Airlines is offering 10 percent discounts on flights to San Diego between July 16 and 22 from most major cities.

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Rent an Adventure: Great San Diego Family Bike, Board and Boat Rentals Spots

With all that a family needs to pack these days, the more that you can leave home, the better. Yet, there are so many fun ways to explore San Diego, that it’s tempting to try and “check” your boat at the airport luggage counter…kidding…kind of. Thankfully, instead of paying that fee, there are plenty of spots around town to rent transportation that can lead to some fun exploring with the family.

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How to Spend 3 Days Exploring San Diego History and Heritage

Many travelers think of the East Coast as the home of U.S. history, but there’s plenty for history buffs to discover in San Diego, too! If you’re traveling with an eye to the past, try this three-day itinerary for stepping back in time to explore San Diego’s vibrant heritage.

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Enter if You Dare for the Chance to Win Tickets to the Real Pirates Exhibition!

<strong>Set sail for an amazing adventure of history, science and fun at The NAT!</strong>

If you haven't visited the current <em><a title="Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship" href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/museums/san-diego-natural-history-museum/events/real-pirates.aspx" target="_blank">Real Pirates</a></em> exhibition at the <a title="San Diego Natural History Museum" href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/museums/san-diego-natural-history-museum.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego Natural History Museum</a> (The NAT) now's your chance! I've been twice and feel like there's still more to learn and experience. The show features the history of <em>The Wydah</em>, a 300-year-old sunken pirate ship full of treasure discovered off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984. This is the first fully authenticated pirate ship discovered in U.S. waters.

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Top Things to Do in San Diego – June 24-29, 2014

With <a title="Summer in San Diego" href="http://www.sandiego.org/summer" target="_blank">summer</a> officially upon us, it's time take advantage of the long days and <a title="What to Do in San Diego" href="http://www.sandiego.org/what-to-do.aspx" target="_blank">explore everything San Diego has to offer</a> including these top things to do this weekend.

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