In 1986, San Diego, Oceanside, NAS Miramar, the former Naval Training Center, Kansas City Barbecue and aviator glasses took off into stardom with the theatrical release of Top Gun! Even though the movie was released on 16 May, today, 13 May, is Top Gun Day! So leave work a little early today, put on your […]
5 to Try: Art Rules at Museum Month
Nominate San Diego for a social media award in the Shorty Awards travel category Sure, the great weather and beautiful beaches are what San Diego is best known for, but away from the shore are some of San Diego’s real treasures: great art museums. With Museum Month happening through February 28, now is the perfect […]
5 to Try: Weekend Edition
Head to the desert for the Borrego Springs 45th Annual Desert Festival. The celebration, themed “Art & Soul,” includes a parade, the Miss Borrego pageant, dance parties, live music, art and craft exhibitions and more. On October 31, the city of Oceanside hosts the 10th Annual Dia del los Muertos celebration at Mission San Luis […]
Cinco to Try This Weekend
San Diego is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a big way; check out these five weekend fiestas: The 27th Annual Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo takes place this Saturday and Sunday in Old Town State Historic Park. This FREE event features music and entertainment on five stages, a special kids area, delicious Mexican cuisine […]
San Diego Reaches Out to Stranded Visitors
San Diego realizes that many visitors are stranded due to volcanic ash. In support, the following hotels and attractions are offering special rates to accommodate visitors during this time. Hotel Rates: – Motel 6, 3708 Plaza Dr., 760.941.1011, $39.60 per night. – Motel 6 Downtown, 909 N Coast Hwy., 760.721.1543 $49.99 per night w/ micro […]
5 to Try This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, over 300 of the world’s best bodysurfers will be in San Diego for the 33rd Annual World Body Surfing Championships. The event takes place from 6:30 a.m. until late afternoon on both days at the Oceanside Pier and Beach in Oceanside. The public can grab a spot and watch as men and women […]
Tour The World This Fall In San Diego
Warm ocean temperatures, coastal highs in the mid-70’s and crowds back in school make fall one of the best times to visit San Diego’s beaches and world-famous family attractions. But, in my opinion, an even more exciting reason to visit in fall are all the cool events celebrating the cultures and people who make up San Diego. It’s […]