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3 for Free: Wheel fun in San Diego’s East County!

Summer’s finally here – my favorite time of year to hit the open road and explore San Diego’s scenic backcountry! Our East County is dotted with small cities and towns nestled in the rolling foothills and mountains that entice motorists to their Norman Rockwell-esque main streets with classic car shows the whole family can enjoy.

Get your motor running all summer long at these three FREE roadside events.

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Out of this World Deals for the 2012 San Diego County Fair

The San Diego County Fair will be “Out of this World” when it kicks off June 8 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme promises everything from space exploration and science fiction to visitors from other planets. But there’s plenty that we Earthlings can do to keep our fair expenses grounded.

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Sail through San Diego’s History with Free Tickets to the Titanic Exhibit!

<em>Now through September 9, 2012 you can experience one of the most legendary ships of the last 100 years with <strong><a href="http://www.sandiego.org/event/Visitors/13039">TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibit</a></strong> at the <strong><a href="http://www.sandiego.org/listing/Visitors/1225">San Diego Natural History Museum</a></strong>. Just leave a comment after the break far a chance to win!</em>

San Diego has a long and proud seafaring tradition that continues today. Luckily for locals and visitors alike there is always a ship, from the recreation of Cabrillo's 1542 <em>San Salvador</em>, to the longest-serving aircraft carrier now permanently docked in San Diego's harbor, the <em>USS Midway</em>, ready to sail you through San Diego's honorable maritime history.

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Seize the Fashions at San Diego’s Horton Plaza Shopping Center

Westfield Horton Plaza Shopping Center, known for its striking colors and architecture, offers great shopping at over 120 stores, dining and entertainment options  in the heart of San Diego’s thriving ultra-chic downtown. With well-known anchor stores such as Nordstrom’s and Macy’s, Horton Plaza is a great place to pick up the latest San Diego fashions.

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5 to Try This Weekend in San Diego

I don’t know what sounds like more fun for the kids…Steampunk – The Exhibit or Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Human Body. Maybe we will just have to check them both out. Which of these 5 to Try sounds like fun? Or leave a recommendation of your own!

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Just Beachy: Coronado Named #1 Beach in America!

Shhh… can you keep a secret? I almost couldn’t. I’ve known for weeks that postcard-perfect Coronado Beach was going to be crowned America’s Best Beach by “Dr. Beach.” However, I couldn’t tell a soul. I promised coastal expert Stephen Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), that mums the word until May 25.

And today’s the day! I’m shouting it from the highest sand dunes on the island that Coronado is the #1 stretch of sand in the United States!

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6 Shopping Gems in San Diego’s Little Italy

As a personal wardrobe stylist I am always on the look-out for unique and easily accessible areas to take people shopping, especially with my shopping tours, and Little Italy is just this type of place. I can easily walk the main drag, India Street, perusing in and out of my local favorites and I always save some time to stop in any of the quaint coffee houses to energize with some caffeine!

After the break are just a sampling of my personal favorite Little Italy shopping gems.

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