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Stone makes San Diego an Even Better Beercation Destination

Yesterday Stone Brewing Co. made some awesome announcements. If you’re not already familiar with Stone, the San Diego-based brewer is mostly known for its “arrogant” beers. Regionally, it is the largest craft brew distributor in Southern California. It also operates Stone World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido. According to Stone, the bistro is the third most attend tourist […]

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Mission Beach Boardwalk is a Top 10

Mission Beach/Bay is getting a lot of attention lately. I am guessing it is the upcoming beach weather. Recently Family Vacation Critic ranked Mission Beach’s Boardwalks as one of the top ten in the nation. Below is what they had to say: Mission Beach — Pacific Boardwalk, San Diego Like the city of San Diego, Ocean […]

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5 to Try This Weekend in San Diego

1. 18th Annual Sicilian Festival: The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of downtown San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood with four performance stages, a parade of costumed dancers, musicians and more, and best of all, it’s free! www.sicilianfesta.com 2. Old Globe Theatre: Thank Globe its Friday: Kick off the weekend […]

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In The “New”

I am excited to report on some new boutique openings throughout San Diego! Starting with dolcetti boutique located downtown at 635 Fifth Ave. This boutique offers many urban-polished pieces for both women and men. The options are endless for ultra-fresh fashions from day to evening looks. In addition to clothing and accessories they operate, within […]

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Pro Kids Golf Academy Gives Players a Certain Glow

Pro Kids Golf Academy has held a special place in my heart since it was created 17 years ago. Pro Kids partnered with the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District in 1994 and moved into the Colina Park Golf Course in City Heights to bring golf to inner-city kids. Pro […]

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5 to Try – Coronado’s Hidden Gems, Part II

A few months ago I revealed some little known places around the “Crown City” of Coronado that many folks hadn’t heard of. During a recent media tour I discovered a few more secret and not so obvious spots around the island worth checking out. Following are my five hidden gems: Stare down… The stately Glorietta Bay Inn is a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes […]

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Spring Garden Festivals in San Diego

It’s the middle of spring, and what better way to celebrate than with these festivals celebrating San Diego’s blooms and buds. 1. Guests will have a full day of activities at the San Diego Zoo’s Discovery Days: Garden Festival, May 5-8. Visitors can learn about the rare plants growing at the Zoo, which is a […]

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Magic in the Gaslamp

For years, it was known as one of the happening spots. Every week, people from all over San Diego would pack The Magic Lounge – a cool, magic themed bar where employees would pull double duty as bartenders and magicians. Eventually the place shut down but now, that same core group of magicians who performed […]

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