After the break are our top ticks for the upcoming weekend in San Diego. What will you be doing?
Aloha San Diego!
I had the pleasure of taking a little mini-vacation for the evening last Friday. The beauty of my “trip” was that I was transported to the islands of the South Pacific without having to drive more than 5 miles! “How is this possible?” you ask? Why, it’s possible at the Kona Kai Resort on Shelter […]
5 to Try: Summer Events in La Jolla
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 beautiful La Jolla. […]
5 to Try This Weekend in Mission Bay
1. Start your day off right with breakfast or brunch in Mission Bay. Put The Mission’s reputation of “best beach breakfast” to the test, or check out The Boardwalk Mission Bay (formerly The Boardwalk Bistro) where breakfast is served all day. 2. There are close to 14 miles of boardwalk along Mission Bay, giving you and […]
5 to Try This Weekend in San Diego
From festivals to flowers to a tasting of some of the best restaurants in Hillcrest, there is plenty to do in San Diego this weekend! 1. Fallbrook Avocado Festival. Since the 1960’s, tens of thousands of avocado lovers converge in Fallbrook, located in San Diego’s North County, to sample avocados, check-out the crazy cooking contest […]
5 to Try: Hot Highway 94 Finds
The Big Apple recently took a bite out of San Diego’s East County in an in-depth New York Post travel article, “Good times in San Diego.” Though they didn’t get to sample Julian’s famous apple pies (Big Apple & apple pies – how almost apropos), the travel editor DID get a taste of some lesser-known, […]
It’s a Whale of a Time
Every year from December through March, visitors to San Diego have an opportunity to watch the gray whales migrate from Alaska to Baja. One of the most unique ways to see these magnificent creatures is by kayak. Kayak you ask? Yes! OEX Dive & Kayak in La Jolla offers whale watching kayak tours from La […]
5 to Try This Weekend: Free Holiday Events
The 39th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights sets sail this Sunday from 5:30–9 p.m. More than 100 private boats covered with holiday lights and decorations will parade around San Diego Bay, followed by an extravagant firework show over the water. Great views are available on dry land from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport […]
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 […]
Hiking with the Kids
Recently our friends from St. Louis came for a visit. One of our favorite stops when we have guests in town is Torrey Pines State Reserve. The views are amazing and the trails are easy enough to navigate for a six year old. We drove to the top and chose one of the trails that […]