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San Diego 2013 New Year’s Eve Parties Are Epic!

Another year of amazing nightlife has come and gone in San Diego. We’ve had some top-notch talent visit America’s Finest City this year and if you didn’t get out much this year, make it a New Year’s Resolution to get out more and enjoy some of San Diego’s nightlife!

> Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Events

San Diegan’s like to celebrate milestones as much (if not more!) than the rest of the country and as such, there are a multitude of parties to choose from this New Year’s Eve.  Here’s a modest selection of those parties…

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New Year’s Eve Celebrations for Kids in San Diego

Keeping the kids awake past midnight on New Year’s Eve can sometimes be a recipe for disaster, but luckily, several venues around San Diego offer a range of family-friendly events that allow you to toast your tots and still make it back by bedtime. Whether you prefer to go budget-friendly or big-time, here’s a short list of options that will help make it a joyous transition to 2014.

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Spout Time – Whale Watching Season Starts Again in San Diego

One of the benefits of living in San Diego is the easy access to viewing marine life. A short trip to the beach can result in dolphin-spotting on any given day. The Children’s Pool in La Jolla has the seals lounging on the beach and playing in the waves, and there are ample opportunities, ranging from free to fancy, to view the sea’s gentle giants: whales.

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5 to Try: Holiday Happenings in San Diego’s East County

With temps in the high 60s, winter is a wonderful time of year to check out the city sights, as well as activities in our East County region where ‘tis the season to see charming foothill, mountain and desert communities decked in holiday splendor. Following are 5 Holiday Festivities to Try.

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Save Big this Holiday Season at San Diego's Premium Outlets

Who doesn't like holiday outlet shopping? San Diego has two awesome premium outlets, one in North County and the other in the South Bay, where you can find designer, name brand gifts at incredible prices.

Both outlet centers offer an upscale outdoor setting with full food courts including Starbucks, fast food and seated dining. Plus, during the month of December, both centers are offering a "Deal of the Day," coupon books with 25-30 savings offers beyond the outlet discounts and plenty of holiday fun for the whole family.

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Holiday Cheer, Santa, Snow and more in Coronado!

Ho ho ho from <a title="Coronado" href="http://www.sandiego.org/discover/coronado.aspx" target="_blank">Coronado</a>! Just a bridge or convenient ferryboat ride away from downtown San Diego…

This weekend, the island kicks off its holiday fun with Santa Claus' arrival by ferryboat, snow for the kids to play in (yep!) and a good ol' fashioned parade down Orange Avenue.

After the break is a quick look at the day's stocking full of fun, festive, free activities…

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