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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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Coronado Named one of America’s Top 10 Beaches!

{cue The Go-Gos} Staycation all I ever wanted. Staycation, had to get away… Yep, I’m taking a little break this weekend, but not going too far. For a little R&R I’m heading to sun-kissed Coronado – just a bridge away from downtown San Diego – to stay at the charming Glorietta Bay Inn and luxurious […]

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New Octotron at Belmont Park is Famous

MSNBC recently highlighted 11 new rides for thrill seekers. The Octotron in Mission Bay’s Belmont Park made the list! Here is what MSNBC had to say: As the newest addition to San Diego’s beachfront amusement park, this ride never leaves the ground yet still manages to provide a good gut-churning experience. Like the mutant love […]

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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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Good Day LA Visits San Diego

For the past week, Lisa Breckenridge toured San Diego to film segments for the FOX LA’s morning show, Good Day LA. During her filming, she highlighted just some of the great places San Diego offers (emphasize the “some” because we have a lot!). Below are the videos from each day: Day 1: Arts & Culture […]

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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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5 to Try in the Sun, Surf and Sand

Spring Break has come and gone, but to ensure those postcard images of San Diego linger on through Memorial Day – and to put folks in a summertime frame of mind – following are five fun activities to try in Coronado that are just “beachy”! BTW, forecast for this weekend: clear skies and warm! Let’s soak up the […]

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5 to Try This Weekend in Mission Bay

1.  Start your day off right with breakfast or brunch in Mission Bay. Put The Mission’s reputation of “best beach breakfast” to the test, or check out The Boardwalk Mission Bay (formerly The Boardwalk Bistro) where breakfast is served all day. 2.  There are close to 14 miles of boardwalk along Mission Bay, giving you and […]

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