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January 12, 2010 By Kate

A Whale Of A Time On The Bay

As you know, around here, we’re big fans of the California Grey whale and we get really excited each year during their annual migration through the waters off our coast. If you’re like us and love the sea’s gentle giants or even if you are just into free family fun, mark your calendar for […]

December 23, 2009 By Guest Blogger

There Is a Santa Claus!

If San Diego has no official Santa Claus yet (and happens to need one), I nominate Bill Swank.

December 23, 2009 By Benjamin Eastman

New Year’s Eve – San Diego Style!

So if you’re like me, you still haven’t quite gotten around to figuring out what you’re going to do for New Years Eve yet. The usual questions arise: Go big or keep it low key? Big public event or an intimate affair with just a few friends? This year I’m kind of leaning towards going BIG. […]

December 23, 2009 By Benjamin Eastman

San Diego Is Alive With Holiday Lights!

First off, let me say happy holidays to all! I hope you all have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic holiday season and spend some much needed down-time with family and friends! To that end, I wanted to share this fun link. Earlier in the week I was feeling the need for a good holiday […]

December 18, 2009 By Stephenie

Whale Watching Update

This just in…. Whale watching season is in full swing as California gray whales migrate down to Baja California to birth their young in warmer waters. But to our surprise, it seems that a pod of Orcas (aka Shamus) are in town for the holidays. On a recent Hornblower whale watching tour, San Diego Natural […]

December 10, 2009 By Stephenie

Your Ticket to Whale-Being

During the months of December through April, visitors to San Diego have the unique opportunity to witness the migration of California gray whales during their 5,000 mile (say WHAT?!) migration from Alaska to Baja California where they birth their young. Many of the whales travel within only a few miles of the San Diego coast and […]

December 3, 2009 By Guest Blogger

I Love a Parade

There is no shortage of holiday fun to be had here in town, but me — I love a parade. Standing along a street crowded with thousands of my fellow townsfolk, a small child on my shoulders, one strapped to my chest (a new take on “strapping, young man”), watching a big, colorful, musical party go by — that’s the reason for the season, you ask me. Here are three San Diego holiday parades I don’t miss.

November 20, 2009 By Stephenie

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

I know, I know…We haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet…but the spirit of the holidays is just so contagious!!! Especially in San Diego, where we put a sunny twist on “Seasons Greetings.” Here’s a sneak peek at the holiday events kicking-off in November (click on photos for more info):

November 13, 2009 By Katie S.

5 to Try: Friday the 13th Edition

Okay scaredy cats – It may be Friday the 13th, but that doesn’t mean you need to hide out at home. Grab your lucky four-leaf clover and check out our list of 5 to try on Friday the 13th in San Diego: La Jolla Gravity Hill – Bring your car to this hidden San Diego […]

November 12, 2009 By Guest Blogger

A Star Is Reborn

Star of India, the world’s oldest active sailing ship, spent three weeks in dry dock this summer for its decennial maintenance and came back looking better than ever, just in time to celebrate her 146th birthday this Saturday, November 14. The Maritime Museum of San Diego will give her a proper birthday party complete with cake — and everyone is invited!