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Enter to Win the San Diego Guides to the Good Stuff Sweepstakes

This spring, San Diego’s Guides to the Good Stuff have been sharing their favorite things about life in America’s Finest City. From photographer Aaron Chang‘s favorite neighborhoods to pro-surfer Rob Machado‘s favorite taco stand, these notable San Diegans have had plenty of “Good Stuff” to share with viewers around the world.

Do the Guides have you dreaming of a San Diego getaway? Now through May 12, you could win the ultimate tour of all the “Good Stuff” that San Diego has to offer! Enter the San Diego Guides to the Good Stuff Sweepstakes for your chance to win a trip for two to San Diego, inspired by the “Guides to the Good Stuff.” Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine recommended by celebrity chef Marcela Valladolid. Play a round of golf on one of Tina Mickelson’s favorite courses. Follow Greg Koch‘s tips for craft beer tasting on a brewery tour, and much more.

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Meet Rick Schwartz – San Diego's Guide to Family Fun

If you caught this week's episode of <a href="http://www.npr.org/2014/05/03/308752731/san-diego-animal-ambassador-zookeeper-rick-plays-not-my-job" target="_blank">NPR's Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!</a>, you might already be familiar with <a title="Rick Schwartz – San Diego's Guide to Family Fun" href="http://www.sandiego.org/campaigns/good-stuff/rick-schwartz.aspx" target="_blank">Rick Schwartz</a>, Animal Care Supervisor for the <a title="San Diego Zoo" href="http://www.sandiego.org/members/attractions/san-diego-zoo.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego Zoo</a>. As a member of the San Diego Zoo's team for 13 years, Rick has more than a few good tips to share for exploring the grounds and beyond.

Let Rick Schwartz be your Guide to the Good Stuff in San Diego with his picks for the best animal (and people) watching!

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Meet Marcela Valladolid – San Diego’s Guide to the Good Food

Fans of the Food Network know Marcela Valladolid as the star of Mexican Made Easy and one of the hosts of The Kitchen, but many viewers might not know that Marcela is a San Diegan through and through! And this chef loves the cuisine of San Diego, which is full of Mexican influence. As Marcela notes, “we’re so close to Mexico, it’s unavoidable!”

Let Marcela be your Guide to the Good Stuff with her picks for the most authentic flavors of San Diego.

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San Diego’s East County is Music to Our Ears!

Bet you didn’t know that three of the world’s most renowned musical instrument companies are headquartered in San Diego’s picturesque East County – in the cities of El Cajon and Spring Valley and small town of Mount Laguna.

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San Diego Brews and Views You Can’t Refuse

In my humble opinion, the two greatest things about living in San Diego are the beaches and the beer. So, what could be better than combining the two? Here’s a list of breweries and brewpubs that offer the best combinations of brews with views. I’ve organized them from north to south – basically along the coast – from Oceanside all the way down to Coronado Island.

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Santee Brewery Crawl – There’s Great Beer Out East

So you have been to all the breweries up north, have spent time sampling beers in downtown before a Padres game and biked around the local breweries of North Park. But have you ever explored the three great breweries out in Santee? No you say? Well then put on your walking shoes and prepare to sample the best of East County’s brewing community on a Santee Brewery Crawl.

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