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Best Hotel Pools In San Diego For a Splashy Vacation

Hotel pools in San Diego boast stunning ocean views, water slides, waterfalls, & walk-in slopes. Find the best ones here…

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Unique Things to Do in San Diego For Your Bucket List

Here is a bucket list of unique things to do in San Diego that you won’t find on your standard San Diego itinerary.

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Most Romantic Places To Watch San Diego Sunsets

San Diego Sunsets are spectacular! Here are the best places to watch the San Diego sunset from land, sea, and air.

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10 Exciting San Diego Tide Pools To Explore

Let’s look at some of the best San Diego tide pools that offer fun, learning and exploration for the whole family.

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Fun San Diego Winter Activities You Have To Try

San Diego Winter – Enjoy fun times in America’s Finest City Winter in San Diego is a great time. There are lots of things to do and enjoy, from fun Christmas events in December, Whale Watching in January, and Museum Month in February. Here are some of our favorite San Diego Winter activities you have …

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10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance

Hidden, secret, and with a lot of ambiance, these fantastic San Diego Speakeasies are a must if you like cocktails and a great atmosphere.

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San Diego Scenic Drives That Will Make You Swoon

Let’s go for a ride! San Diego scenic drives take you along the coast through fun beach town, wooded mountains, and serene desert landscapes.

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Amazing Things to Do in Palm Springs for a Desert Getaway

“The thing that appealed to me about Palm Springs was its contradictions.”    Greg Jackson No matter how many times I’ve visited Palm Springs, it’s been an absolute joy, with surprises around every corner. Located just two-plus hours northeast of San Diego, Palm Springs is truly an enigma. It’s long been a playground for Hollywood …

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12 Best Things to Do in Dana Point, California

Renowned as the “whale watching capital of the world” Dana Point, California is one of the most low-key and unpretentious of Southern California beach towns, and one that’s often overlooked. But it shouldn’t be. For San Diego residents, it’s only an hour-plus road trip to this sun-drenched Southern California treasure. There are so many things …

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Where to Catch the Aloha Spirit in San Diego

“May there always be warmth in your hale, fish in your net, and aloha in your heart.” Hawaiian Blessing Aloha is a state of mind, and a way to live in peace, harmony, and joy. Perhaps that’s what we love about our visits to the Hawaiian Islands. The food, the almost indescribable natural beauty, and …

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12 San Diego Adventures That Will Get Your Adrenaline Pumping

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”  Neale Donald Walsch I love this quote from Neale Donald Walsch, an American author, actor, and screenwriter. Why? Well, first, it’s so very true. And second, because there’s no better place to get out there, challenge yourself, and find some exciting action-packed adventures in San Diego. …

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7 Fun Earth Day Activities in San Diego This Year

“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew”- Marshall McLuhan. Earth Day is an annual global event held every April 22nd promoting clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for humanity and wildlife. Environmental protection has been at the forefront of this movement since its inception in 1970 and is celebrated with …

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San Diego Restaurant Week Is Almost Here! Let’s EAT!

It’s time to dine! The beloved and highly-touted San Diego Restaurant Week is here. The semi-annual event typically takes place each January and sometime in the fall, but was delayed due to 2021’s health restrictions. But the good news is that it’s happening! Spring has sprung, and a blossom of California restaurants here are welcoming …

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Most Romantic Outdoor San Diego Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Henry David Thoreau once said “There is no remedy for love, but to love more.” Love is in the air and every February 14th we celebrate our amour on Valentine’s Day with cards, flowers, candies, and gifts. But the greatest gift of all is spending the day with the one you love, doing the things …

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7 Amazing Temecula Wines Worth the Splurge

Here are 7 of those exciting Temecula wines and the wineries, tasting rooms, and charming gift shops in Temecula where you’ll find them.

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Best Flagship Cruise San Diego – Top Tips from a Local

Explore San Diego Harbor with Flagship Cruises San Diego There’s something so special about seeing our beautiful San Diego from the water! When family and friends come to visit, we always suggest a harbor cruise and despite having been on many of them, I am still excited to go on another one. Recently I was invited …

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Parade of Lights San Diego 2023 – Top Tips From A Local

Ahoy, mateys! One of our very favorite December events here in America’s Finest City has always been the magnificent Parade of Lights San Diego. For 51 years, this event has been a favorite for San Diegans and visitors alike and is part of our San Diego Holiday tradition every year. After missing last year, we are …

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Day of the Dead Traditions – Dia de Los Muertos in San Diego

Dia de Los Muertes Old Town San Diego Celebration San Diego shares a loving connection to this sacred yet festive celebration. I’ve been to many destinations in Mexico during Dia de Los Muertos and have to say that San Diego’s rendition is among the best.   Each year, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park hosts …

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