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Greg, Maria & Robby

We are Greg and Maria – proud San Diego locals – who want to share some of our favorite places in San Diego with you.

San Diego is one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. You’ll find great weather, great beaches, fun attractions, tasty beer & food year-round, and a relaxed atmosphere in America’s Finest City. Take a look at some of our top San Diego travel tips, like our favorite restaurants, taco shops & bars, the best hotels for every budget, local hangout spots & more.

Whether you are a local San Diegan looking to find new places to explore or if you are planning a trip to San Diego and need help planning your San Diego itinerary, check out our San Diego Blog – our favorite articles are below!

Recent San Diego Blog Posts

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Carlsbad Flower Fields: 2023 Guide & Top Tips

70 million individual flowers bloom each season at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. 70 million! For over…

Carlsbad Flower Fields: 2023 Guide & Top TipsRead More

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Learn How To Surf: 10 Best Surf Camps & Surf Lessons In San Diego

Are you looking to take San Diego surf lessons? You’ve come to the right place. San…

Learn How To Surf: 10 Best Surf Camps & Surf Lessons In San DiegoRead More

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Is the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos Right for You?

Are you planning a trip to Cabo and can’t decide on your hotel? Then let me…

Is the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos Right for You?Read More

group of sea lions sunning on a rock in La Jolla

Best Spots to See the La Jolla Seals & Sea Lions

If you are planning a visit to La Jolla, you have probably seen pictures of the…

Best Spots to See the La Jolla Seals & Sea LionsRead More

Aerial View of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Best Hotel Pools In San Diego For a Splashy Vacation

San Diego has some of the best year-round weather in the world. Which is why so…

Best Hotel Pools In San Diego For a Splashy VacationRead More

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11 Best Coronado Restaurants You MUST Try in 2023

Coronado is such a fun place with so much to do. As San Diego locals, my…

11 Best Coronado Restaurants You MUST Try in 2023Read More

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Top Tips for San Diego

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San Diego In March: Events & Best Things To Do

March is a lovely time to visit San Diego. The Carlsbad flower fields bloom, Seaport Village…

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Best Things to Do: St Patrick’s Day San Diego [2023]

Are you looking for the best things to do on St Patrick’s Day in San Diego?…

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La Jolla California – Ultimate Guide by a Local: Things to Do, Restaurants & Hotels

Rain or shine, there’s a coastal town near our lovely San Diego that will always be…

La Jolla California – Ultimate Guide by a Local: Things to Do, Restaurants & HotelsRead More

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San Diego in February: Weather & Events Schedule

San Diego in February is great. There is so much to do in February in San…

San Diego in February: Weather & Events ScheduleRead More

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5 Reasons to Visit Oceanside, California for a Quick Getaway

Oceanside, California has gone through a total transformation in the last decade – from dodgy military…

5 Reasons to Visit Oceanside, California for a Quick GetawayRead More

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San Diego Military Bases – Helpful Tips Before You Get Here

San Diego – Pacific Hometown of the Naval Services San Diego–America’s finest city is first and…

San Diego Military Bases – Helpful Tips Before You Get HereRead More

Best Neighborhoods & Hotels in San Diego

Aerial View of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Best Hotel Pools In San Diego For a Splashy Vacation

Best Hotel Pools In San Diego For a Splashy Vacation
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17 Gorgeous Oceanside Vacation Rentals for the Perfect Getaway

17 Gorgeous Oceanside Vacation Rentals for the Perfect Getaway
Back patio with outdoor seating overlooking sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Luxury Laguna Beach vacation rentals.

15 Laguna Beach Vacation Rentals for a Dreamy Getaway

15 Laguna Beach Vacation Rentals for a Dreamy Getaway
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Omni La Costa Resort Carlsbad – Hot Air Balloon Experience

Omni La Costa Resort Carlsbad – Hot Air Balloon Experience
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Where to Catch the Aloha Spirit in San Diego

Where to Catch the Aloha Spirit in San Diego
Sunset over the pool and property of The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Perfect Pet-friendly Staycation at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Perfect Pet-friendly Staycation at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Orange sandstone cliffs in La Jolla with small beach during sunset

Vacation Rentals La Jolla – The Best Deals For Every Budget

Vacation Rentals La Jolla – The Best Deals For Every Budget
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Stunning Beach Houses For Rent in San Diego

Stunning Beach Houses For Rent in San Diego
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Amazing Pet-Friendly Hotels San Diego – Bring Fido & Co

Amazing Pet-Friendly Hotels San Diego – Bring Fido & Co
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Best San Diego Gaslamp Hotels – From Glamorous to Budget-Friendly

Best San Diego Gaslamp Hotels – From Glamorous to Budget-Friendly
Aerial View of Coronado Island

5 Best Coronado Island Hotels – Recommended by a Local

5 Best Coronado Island Hotels – Recommended by a Local
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6 Best & Most Beautiful La Jolla Hotels – Recommended by a Local

6 Best & Most Beautiful La Jolla Hotels – Recommended by a Local

Eat & Drink in San Diego

fish fillet topped with avocado on a bed of rice with three glasses of wine in the background at Coronado Restaurant Bluewater Boathouse

11 Best Coronado Restaurants You MUST Try in 2023

Coronado is such a fun place with so much to do. As San Diego locals, my…

11 Best Coronado Restaurants You MUST Try in 2023Read More

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Best San Diego Brewery Tours – Recommended by a Local

When you think of San Diego, you probably think of white sand beaches and bright blue…

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You&Table with cocktails and food at Yours Distillery San Diego

You & Yours Distillery – San Diego’s First Woman-Owned Distillery

After rattling around exploring cocktail recipes at home during the past couple of years, I jumped…

You & Yours Distillery – San Diego’s First Woman-Owned DistilleryRead More

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Mitch’s Seafood – Review from a Local Foodie

My husband and I come to Mitch’s twice a month or more. Every time we have…

Mitch’s Seafood – Review from a Local FoodieRead More

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10 Old Town San Diego Restaurants That Are NOT Tourist Traps

A lot of San Diegans get a little snobby when they have visitors in town and…

10 Old Town San Diego Restaurants That Are NOT Tourist TrapsRead More

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10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance

Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is believed to have originated from patrons having to…

10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great AmbianceRead More

Things to Do in San Diego

colorful flower field with deep blue sky and white clouds at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Flower Fields: 2023 Guide & Top Tips

70 million individual flowers bloom each season at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. 70 million! For over…

Carlsbad Flower Fields: 2023 Guide & Top TipsRead More

surfer on a surfboard riding a wave

Learn How To Surf: 10 Best Surf Camps & Surf Lessons In San Diego

Are you looking to take San Diego surf lessons? You’ve come to the right place. San…

Learn How To Surf: 10 Best Surf Camps & Surf Lessons In San DiegoRead More

group of sea lions sunning on a rock in La Jolla

Best Spots to See the La Jolla Seals & Sea Lions

If you are planning a visit to La Jolla, you have probably seen pictures of the…

Best Spots to See the La Jolla Seals & Sea LionsRead More

White wooden Belmont Park Roller Coaster

Complete Guide to Belmont Park San Diego: Fun for Kids of all Ages!

A quirky amusement from a bygone age, Belmont Park San Diego stands proudly on the sands…

Complete Guide to Belmont Park San Diego: Fun for Kids of all Ages!Read More

Wall mural painted like a postcard reading "Greetings from Chicano Park San Diego, Co. A National Historic Landmark". Chicano Park murals, Barrio Logan.

Discover Chicano Park San Diego: Barrio Logan’s Cultural & Historical Landmark

Chicano Park is the focal point of San Diego’s oldest Mexican-American neighborhood, Barrio Logan. The park…

Discover Chicano Park San Diego: Barrio Logan’s Cultural & Historical LandmarkRead More

White wooden Belmont Park Roller Coaster

6 Thrilling Amusement Parks in San Diego for Families

You can’t visit San Diego without going to one of the many exciting theme parks. Hit…

6 Thrilling Amusement Parks in San Diego for FamiliesRead More

Plan Your Trip To San Diego

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Beyond San Diego

Beyond San Diego
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San Diego Attractions

San Diego Attractions
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San Diego Eat & Drink

San Diego Eat & Drink
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San Diego Hotels

San Diego Hotels
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San Diego Travel Tips

San Diego Travel Tips

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