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Spring Clean Your Mind, Body and Spirit in San Diego: A Guide to Recharge, Reset and Declutter Internally 

This spring, give your mind, body and spirit a deep spring cleaning in San Diego with plenty of opportunities to recharge, reset and declutter internally for the year. From healthy ingredients to nourish one’s body and clean products to revitalize the outside to wide open gardens and outdoor activities to reset the mind, there is […]

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Mini San Diego is big fun at LEGOLAND 

Big news about a small-scale salute to our city: Miniland San Diego! is now officially open at LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad!  The meticulously crafted mini-city, a year and a half in the making, is the latest addition to LEGOLAND’s Miniland USA, a collection of worldwide scenic highlights rendered in LEGO bricks. And it’s chockablock with […]

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Sensational Seating: 7 of San Diego’s Best Benches With a View

From the beaches to the backcountry, so many of the views around San Diego are so enthralling that you just want to sit and savor them for a good long while. Luckily, the region hosts a legion of perfectly perched benches for you to settle in and enjoy the scenery. Here’s our roundup of San […]

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Coronado Beach and La Jolla Cove rank among the Top 10 beaches in the nation on prestigious Tripadvisor list

Just when you thought the prospect of enjoying San Diego’s beaches couldn’t get any more appealing, two of them have once again landed on Tripadvisor’s annual list of the best beaches in the United States – and this time they’re both in the Top 10. Tripadvisor’s coveted Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards program […]

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What’s New and Notable for San Diego’s Spring in 2023

Discover new attractions, attend exciting events, explore new museums, dine at notable restaurants and stay at exquisitely re-imagined hotels this spring in San Diego.  Attractions and Spring Events Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience  When: Thru Mar. 26, 2023Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition created in partnership with the National Geographic Society, […]

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Museums After Dark: 10 Ways to Explore San Diego’s Coolest Culture at Night

San Diego museums offer an inviting array of nighttime programs, concerts, events, films, exhibitions and more, from Liberty Station to Balboa Park, La Jolla, Old Town and Carlsbad. Here’s a look: Birch Aquarium at Scripps  Expect live music, glowing drinks and a new look at the mysteries of the ocean during this monthly 21+ event on […]

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Black History Month Celebrations and Events in San Diego

From the pioneer days of the early 1800s to San Diego’s 21st-century identity as a thriving, world-class city, the region’s Black community has been a prominent and ever-vibrant part of the region’s culture, commerce and so much more. As we celebrate Black History Month in February, here’s a look at some of the local events […]

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10 of San Diego’s Best Known and Unexpected Photo Spots

As a professional photographer living in San Diego, I’m often asked where my favorite photography spots can be found. I think it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of beautiful, photogenic landscapes across San Diego. No matter what your skill level is in photography (or even if you just want to take some nice […]

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Restaurants I’d Have My Last Meal At – A mini food guide of restaurants that are “to die for”

The San Diego community has seen an uptick of new restaurants over the past few years, but which ones are the standouts? As a native San Diegan, I’m giving you my breakdown of my absolute favorite restaurants in San Diego that I think are worthy of a last meal on earth – from Michelin-starred restaurants […]

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