There are two things that are sure to get San Diegans talking (other than sports); Which beach is the best, and where to eat the best fish tacos. While the fish taco officially started somewhere in Baja, San Diego has adopted it as its signature dish. Fish tacos can be found pretty much anywhere in San Diego – from the chain restaurant Rubio’s (one of the founding fish taco locations in San Diego) to more fine dining – George’s Ocean Terrace. So when you visit San Diego, be sure to try one – you won’t be disappointed. After the break are some of my favorite places for fish tacos.
5 to Try:Historical Sites
I am a lover of many things; however, history is not one of them so when I heard that San Diego was the birthplace of California (I may have dozed off during that class… sorry Mom), I was surprised that many of the state’s beginnings took place right here in my stomping grounds. With a […]
5 to Try This Weekend
The 31st Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Newport Avenue. This FREE event will feature more than 200 vendors, art, food, rides, a children’s area, a SkateJam, entertainment on five stages and of course, delicious chili! Tantalize your taste buds this weekend with […]
The World Oceans Day Fun Continues
Recap of the weekend: Celebrating World Oceans Day was quite a treat, Sea Life had an underwater reading, which surely was neat. Polar bears judged snow sculptures at the Zoo, And Hornblower Cruises offered free face-painting too. But of course Cat in the Hat made quite a commotion, When he paddled out with Surf Diva […]
Get Seuss This Weekend & Celebrate World Oceans Day
San Diego is proud to join hundreds of conservation organizations and thousands of individuals from countries around the world to celebrate World Oceans Day (June 8th) and help raise awareness about the important ways we can protect our oceans. This year, World Oceans Day is themed around the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Seuss classic, […]
Surfing with Vogue and Rob Machado in Encinitas
Have you seen the June 2010 issue of Vogue? There is a great article featuring Gossip Girl hottie Blake Lively and San Diego’s own surf god, Rob Machado. In it, they take to the waves right here in San Diego. Below is a quick review of the surf breaks and beaches mentioned in the Vogue article – you can […]
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 […]
Today’s Lunch was YUMM
Today, a friend and I checked out the SDMA Sculpture Court Café by Giuseppe, a new European-style café that recently opened adjacent to the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. The café is open for breakfast and lunch and features a delicious menu of omelets, pancakes, pizzas, salads, sandwiches, soups and sweets all made […]
A New Sightseeing Tour Hits the Streets
For those of you that want to get out and see San Diego without having to worry about navigating the city streets, Vizit Tours offers four new sightseeing opportunities aboard a vintage Double Decker open top bus. Every tour is narrated by a local tour guide that will tell you the history, facts and insider […]
TODAY Takes A Vacation To San Diego
The TODAY Show wrapped up their week of vacationing across the US here on the California coast with a visit to San Diego. They rode the waves in La Jolla Shores with Surf Diva, went kayaking in the La Jolla Sea Caves, took a leisurely ride with The Gondola Company in Coronado and visited the […]