With 70 miles of coastline to the west and vast deserts and rolling hills to the east, the possibilities for enjoying the great outdoors in San Diego are limitless. Just in North County alone, visitors can hike, bike, surf, go for a trail ride on horseback, paraglide, and much more. Ask any local San Diegan and they’ll tell you that staying in shape is a big part of the San Diego lifestyle – hey, you have to be in tip-top shape to surf Swami’s Beach or hike Cowles Mountain – and eating right is a big part of San Diego’s healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, thanks to these delicious options, eating right doesn’t mean eating like a rabbit. The following North County farm fresh dining venues offer cuisine that’s conscious of your health (and the planet’s, too!).
A Smart Way to Get Around San Diego – Car2Go
Need a set of wheels for a quick run to a Balboa Park museum, or a hot new food truck – or simply to study the sunset at the beach? How about a car you can rent by the hour, park for free, drop off almost anywhere and don’t need to gas up?
Car2Go may be your answer. It offers a fleet of 300 two-passenger electric Smart cars that users can keep only as long as needed – then drop off pretty much in any legal parking spot within the Car2Go service area.
Staying Green at Port of San Diego Hotels
The Port of San Diego recently launched its first ever Green Business Challenge. The program, launched through the Green Port Program, aims to increase the energy efficiency of businesses around the Bay and reduce environmental impacts. The ultimate goal of the Green Port Program is to achieve long-term environmental, societal and economic benefits through resource […]
5 To Try: Earth Day Edition
For those looking to connect with the environment this weekend, we offer you our 5 to Try: Celebrating Earth Day in San Diego. 1. On Sunday, April 17th, head down to Balboa Park to the annual EarthFair. Each year, EarthFair draws around 70,000 earth loving visitors making it the largest free annual environmental fair in […]
20 San Diego Green Facts
San Diego’s commitment to the environment and the protection of its most treasured resources – 70 miles of beautiful beaches and the best year round weather in the country – is far reaching. Below are 20 Green Facts about San Diego. On your next visit to San Diego, be sure to check one of them […]
Science and a Little Green Go a Long Way
We all love going to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center to see the latest exhibits and experience the IMAX theatre. One of its latest exhibits is “Earth Exposed”. In this exhibit, visitors will see erupting geysers, crumbling mountains and wind driven waves. The collection comprises more than 30 exhibits and places visitors up close […]
Sheraton San Diego Officially Earns Green Seal Certification
Recently, Green Seal awarded its highest award certification: Gold level. After five months of preparation, a rigorous on-site audit followed by two months of follow-up and verification, they officially received the news on August 5th. This marks the first hotel in San Diego to achieve Gold status from Green Seal. At the time of their […]
5 To Try New Restaurants
Hungry? Just a little? Here’s five new eateries to whet your appetite: Claire’s on Cedros, an eco-friendly bakery and café, opened in Solana Beach earlier this month as the first freestanding restaurant in the U.S. to receive Platinum LEED certification. The laid back, dog-friendly restaurant offers organic eats (natch) for breakfast and lunch. Also in August, The […]