‘Tis the season to trim the tree, deck the halls and decorate the house in holiday lights… The Griswolds (National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation”) would have had an interesting time, though, trying to sparkle up these top five curious and remarkable San Diego abodes in strands of lights. Coincidentally, three of these made Rand McNally’s “Top 10 […]
5 to Try: Coronado Holiday Delights
Just a bridge away, Coronado is full of sparkling surprises to put visitors in the holiday spirit and bring some smiles amidst the hustle and bustle of the season. Following are my five fav fun and festive finds from this fantasy island (say that five times fast!): 1. That’s amore! I love the Gondola Company at Loews […]
It’s Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas!
One of the things that I love about the holidays in San Diego are the performances! As an avid theater lover, I must admit to enjoying the tug at my heartstrings when attending a Christmas musical or a holiday play. So as a little gift for you, my blog-reading friends….a list of some of my […]
Oh Boy, It’s Nice On Ice
Skating With The Stars got you feeling inspired? Want to live out your Blades of Glory fantasies? We’ve got you covered! While normally when you think San Diego you might think of surfing or skateboarding but, during the holiday season, this town goes crazy for cool with skating rinks in the most unexpected places. Here are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lights, Camera, Action – in Coronado!
I love the movies! From indie flicks to blockbusters (sci-fi!), there’s magic in motion pictures and it’s one of my favorite weekend escapes. Coronado is no stranger to the silver screen. When folks think of movies in the “crown city,” glitzy Hollywood images of Marilyn Monroe basking on the beach by the Hotel del Coronado […]
5 to Try: Exploring San Diego’s Military History
San Diego’s history, social and economic makeup are all tied to the Military’s presence in the region. As we celebrate the Marine’s 235th anniversary today, we wanted to share some great ways you can see and experience the Military’s rich history in San Diego. MCRD Museum Historical Society – The society presents the history of […]
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