1. San Diego Asian Film Festival: From October 20-28, International film fanatics will have the opportunity to partake in one of the largest exhibitions of Asian international and Asian American cinema in North America. Along with narrative features, the Festival also showcases documentaries, short films and animation. 2. Harvest Festival: The 39th Annual Harvest Festival […]
Stay in one San Diego’s Haunted Hotels and get a Room with a “Boo!”
Last week, I took you on a video tour of the haunts of Old Town, San Diego, where we visited haunted room 11 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. But the hotel hauntings don’t stop there- San Diego is full of hotel ghosts just waiting for you to pay them a visit. Looking for a real treat (or trick?) this […]
5 to Try This Weekend
1. Little Italy FESTA: Head down to Little Italy on Sunday, October 9 for the 17th Annual Little Italy FESTA. This colorful Italian celebration features music, fine food and “Gesso Italiano,” a traditional Italian street-painting festival. 2. Taste of North Park: On Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. North Park will be […]
The Ghosts of Haunted Old Town, San Diego say “Boo!” (On Video!)
“Mr. Whaley, are you here?” I recently asked an empty courtroom at the Whaley House Museum in Old Town Heritage State Park, San Diego. The answer? It didn’t come from the other room, but a swinging silver pendulum I held lightly between my fingers. Vertical swing. Yes. The ghost of Thomas Whaley, one of the […]
Boundless Energy on Display at Birch Aquarium
Boundless Energy, Birch Aquarium at Scripps’ new exhibit, opens Sat. July 9. The interactive exhibit explores the science behind renewable energy with fun outdoor installations powered by the sun, wind, and waves. The hands-on activities create a dynamic outdoor play area that offers hours of fun for the child in all of us. Birch Aquarium at […]
Video Sand Art for New Non-Stop Flight from Europe
There is a new non-stop flight from Europe to San Diego on British Airways. What better way to advertise the beach destination of San Diego than with sand art: [youtube src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVdmKr38kx4&w=525&h=329″] If you still need more convincing, here are the Top 5 Reasons to Fly to San Diego from Heathrow.
5 to Try in Mission Valley/ Old Town this Summer
Discover San Diego’s Neighborhoods with our Summer Sweepstakes. Join us every week as we showcase the best in what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in some of San Diego’s unique neighborhoods. Be sure to check back for exciting insider tips, giveaways, and more! This week’s spotlight is on centrally-located Mission Valley […]
Geometric Fun at the Fleet
Scientists six and up (including me in my late 20s) can enjoy hands-on and educational fun with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center’s new exhibition Geometry Playground. The main piece, A Stack of Stars, is a stack of Stellated Rhombic Dodecahedrons (SRDs) that young scientists can climb through. I think of it more as a […]
San Diego County Fair Opening Day
While the doors to the San Diego County Fair doors officially open today at 11:00 am, the fun will begin at 10:00 am with the opening ceremonies. During the opening ceremonies, there will be entertainers, a marching band, raising of the national flag and singing of the national anthem. After the ceremony ends you can […]
Tips for Frugal San Diego County Fair Fans
The San Diego County Fair opens June 10 and runs through July 4. (Closed the first three Mondays.) General adult admission costs $13 and those 62 and older pay $7 – but deals abound. For super fans, the Best Pass Ever can’t be beat. It includes daily admission – all 22 days of the fair […]