From East County to the coast, San Diego neighborhoods are dishing up delicious tasting events this spring. These “Taste Of” events offer the opportunity to sample mouthwatering cuisine from each community’s best restaurants in a single visit. Kick off your spring tasting tour in the mountains with the Taste of Julian on April 9 from 1:00 […]
5 To Try This Weekend
1. 4th Annual SUPERSEAL Triathlon & SEAL Sprint: Come out to Coronado and cheer everyone on as they complete the course designed by local Navy SEALs. The SUPERSEAL Triathlon consists of a 1,500 meter swim in the Silver Strand State Beach Bay, followed by a 40K bike course on Highway 75 and 10K running course. […]
3 Tried and True Backcountry Adventures
Joy is in the journey! Ne’er so true in San Diego’s scenic East County where wild and wonderful adventure tours await. From gold mine trains to desert off-roading to flights into the wild blue yonder, following are three sure bets to put some “spring” in your sightseeing: Make tracks… For the Smith Ranch Train Rides in Julian! […]
5 to Try: San Diego’s Home Sweet (Unusual) Homes
‘Tis the season to trim the tree, deck the halls and decorate the house in holiday lights… The Griswolds (National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation”) would have had an interesting time, though, trying to sparkle up these top five curious and remarkable San Diego abodes in strands of lights. Coincidentally, three of these made Rand McNally’s “Top 10 […]
5 To Try – One-of-a-Kind Finds in Julian area
On a recent trek through San Diego’s East County mountain communities of Julian, Santa Ysabel and Wynola, I came upon five fabulous finds that I’m still telling friends and family about: Greatest thing since sliced bread – seriously! For over 45 years Dudley’s Famous Bakery in Santa Ysabel (just down the road from Julian) has […]
5 to Try: Weekend Edition
1. Head over to Del Mar and enjoy the Annual Taste and Art Stroll on Saturday, October 2nd. The event includes a free art stroll, juried original artwork by talented, local and regional artists, live music, a children’s interactive art area and a pet stroll. 2. Share in the tradition “as American as apple pie” […]
5 to Try: Father’s Day Edition
Need ideas for Father’s Day? Whether you’re looking for an aquatic adventure or a day exploring San Diego’s museums, we’ve got you covered. 1. Julian Gold Rush Days(6/19 – 6/20) – There’s gold in them hills! Celebrate the discovery of gold in this mountain town of Julian with two days of events including gold panning, living […]
A Ranch Retreat Worth Every Penny
This past weekend my husband, 9 year old son and I headed out to Warner Spring Ranch in San Diego’s east county for a little R&R. The ranch, which was originally established in 1844 as a stagecoach stop, is a funky and rustic oasis of the best kind. Just an hour and a half out […]
5 to Try This Weekend
Caution: Ordinary Folks Beware!! Seaport Village’s Spring Busker Festival comes to San Diego this Saturday and Sunday with a dynamic line-up of over-the-top street performances from jugglers, sword swallowers, contortionists, stuntmen and more. This is year, Seaport Village is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the FREE festival is expected to be the best yet! The […]
5 to Try This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Consider: Look to the sky this weekend during the MCAS Miramar Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The event showcases several types of aircraft, including vintage biplanes and stealth fighter jets, as well as simulated combat demonstrations, amazing areal performances and a nighttime show with the […]