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Land, Ocean and Culture: Exploring San Diego Parks

San Diego is a paradise of parks. The Trust for Public Land named San Diego one of the 10 best U.S. cities based on access to and size of our parks, which comprises close to a quarter of the city’s total area. But ratings aside, the best facet of San Diego’s many parks is the diversity. From water to grass, from culture to desert, San Diego has it all.

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Snow! Lights! Action! at San Diego’s Attractions this Holiday Season

Just because the sun shines year-round in San Diego doesn’t mean you won’t find plenty of holiday cheer this December. San Diego’s most famous attractions go big for the holidays, offering visitors special shows, festive lights and the chance to frolic in some rare San Diego snow.

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Beer, BBQ and modern amenties in new Terminal 2 at San Diego Airport

San Diego International Airport received a major upgrade with the expansion of Terminal 2, completed in 2013. The new terminal incorporates countless thoughtful touches for travelers, modern amenities, and great ways to pass the time and get in those last few minutes of San Diego before heading back home.

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San Diego Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks: Yes, They Do Exist!

Children sporting mittens, teenagers whizzing by on hockey skates, couples arm in arm as they glide across the ice under a starry sky…is that not what you’d expect to see in sunny San Diego? Despite temperatures that often reach into the 70s, winter in San Diego ushers in outdoor ice rinks around the county. So grab a (light) sweater and head to one of these seasonal outdoor ice rinks before winter’s end.

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Coronado Kayaking: Make Waves on a Tour to the Coronado Bridge!

My good friends at the Coronado Visitor Center and Historical Association and Museum recently blogged about a kayaking adventure from Glorietta Bay to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and I just had to share it!

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Best Live Music Venues in San Diego

For decades, San Diego has had a vibrant and eclectic local music scene, and that’s reflected in the number of great places to see live music in town. There are dozens upon dozens of clubs, bars, theaters, coffeehouses and arenas to see a show — so many that it can be overwhelming to figure out […]

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Beer-Centric Bites: 5 Great Craft Beer Restaurants in San Diego

Let’s face it, touring San Diego’s many craft beer offerings is hard work. All that standing at bar counters, lifting your arms up and down as you sip…it’s not difficult to work up an appetite. Fortunately, San Diego is not only home to more than 70 great craft breweries, it’s also home to dozens of great beer-centric restaurants, bistros, and pubs.

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