My wife, Charisma, and I recently moved to Los Angeles chasing opportunity. We quickly fell in love with SoCal and, all of a sudden, we found ourselves planning a life and future here. We come from a quiet, suburban town, however, so L.A. oftentimes is overwhelming; not quite our vision for a forever home. We’ve […]
Spring to San Diego Sweepstakes – Enter Now!
Escape the cold and sea yourself enjoying the sunshine in America’s Finest City by entering the Spring to San Diego Sweepstakes! Spring to San Diego Sweepstakes Grand Prize Package Roundtrip domestic airfare for two 3-night stay at Kona Kai Resort Spa & Marina Spa package at Kona Kai’s SpaTerre Sunset cruise by Bay Dreamin’ Cruises […]
Holiday Cheer and Lights on San Diego’s Big Bay!
For those of you making holiday plans to visit San Diego, following are a few fun and festive ways to make some merry on San Diego’s sparkling Big Bay. 43rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights What’s better than a cool holiday boat parade? Two holiday boat parades! Yep, the 43rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of […]
Aloha – 5 Fun Tiki Finds Throughout San Diego!
Aloha from San Diego! 😉
Yep, some really cool Hawaiian and South Seas influences, architecture and tikis (my favorite!) can be found throughout San Diego, particularly Shelter Island on San Diego Bay, Point Loma, Mission Valley and Mission Bay.
5 of San Diego’s Best Scenic Waterfront Walks
Whether it’s sunrise, sunset or high noon, there is nothing like a leisurely stroll along one of these scenic waterfront walks in San Diego.
Each of these treks can be as easy as you want it to be, modified to a distance that works for you. Wear the right shoes, carry plenty of drinking water, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses. Take along a camera and enjoy the outdoors while being good to your body.
7 Pier Fishing Spots in San Diego
Scrape away the years and years of fishing experiences from most old salts and you’ll probably find a pier or barge fisherman under all those tales of whoppers and the ones that got away.
Pier fishing is how many fishermen started out. It’s a blue-collar way to enjoy the sport. Anglers don’t need a fishing license to fish a public pier, so there’s that, but it’s also a great place to take kids because there’s always something for them to do.
San Diego is blessed with some of the best fishing piers in the state, including two that are nearly 2,000 feet long.
5 to Try: Magical Masterpieces of “San Diego’s Gaudi”
Ever wanted to know what it would be like to walk through the wondrous world of a Dr. Seuss book, with all of its quirky colorful shapes and landscapes? Well now you can at the Open House of the James Hubbell House and Studios in the East County community of Santa Ysabel (near Julian) on Father’s […]
A Bevy of Easter Brunches
Spring’s most decadent dining holiday is just around the corner and maybe you’re wondering where to get your eat on this Easter. Never fear my hungry little bunnies, this Easter Sunday San Diego restaurants are turning out egg-cellent brunches to tempt your taste buds. Hippity hop around town for these Easter day deals: Coronado Champagne […]
Happy Hours Happen at San Diego Hotels
Everybody delights in a great Happy Hour – especially those that include yummy bargain eats along with their drink specials. An increasing number of budget-conscious travelers (and locals, too) are turning Happy Hours into dinner dates. So, when considering San Diego lodging options, it makes savvy sense to investigate your hotel’s HH scene. Here’s a […]
Say Aloha to an Authentic Hawaiian Luau
Last week I was lucky enough to attend Kona Kai Resort’s first luau of the summer. Having only experienced a luau in Hawaii when I was all of 11 years old, I had no idea what I was in for. Was I supposed to bring my own hula skirt? Did you have to eat the […]