Discover Chiapas in 4 days: Mayan ruins, magical waterfalls, a jungle night hike, and colonial San Cristóbal. A realistic first-timer’s itinerary from a recent trip.
Is Acapulco Worth Visiting After The Hurricane?
Is Acapulco worth visiting after Hurricane Otis? After two trips post-storm, yes — and here are 5 reasons why, plus what to know about safety, hotels, and cost.
Seaport Village San Diego: 20+ Things To Do (Local Guide)
Seaport Village is one of our favorite waterfront spots in San Diego. Greg & Maria share the best shops, restaurants, hidden gems, and free things to do — straight from locals who go regularly.
14 Best Beaches in San Diego (Local Guide + Map for 2026)
San Diego has over 70 miles of coastline, which makes it one of the top beach destinations in Southern California, maybe even on the whole West Coast. But which beaches in San Diego are the best ones? Of course, that depends on your preferences. Here are our recommendations for the best beaches in San Diego – recommended by a San Diego local.
Rams Hill Golf Club: Desert Golfing in Borrego Springs
The new VW EV was fully charged (with 290 miles on the battery) for the two-hour, 90-mile trek to Borrego Springs for a guys’ golf trip. But range anxiety kicked in as I left Julian and climbed up the precarious and spectacular Highway 79 through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Then, as I descended into Borrego …
Harvest Magic at El Cielo in Valle De Guadalupe
There’s nothing like being in the heart of a wine region during Vendimia (the wine harvest). A mere 90-minute drive from San Diego, just across the Mexican border, Valle de Guadalupe in sunny Baja, is a premier, somewhat off-the-beaten-trek wine region producing almost 90 percent of all Mexican wines. And though it may not be …
Things To Do On Halloween in San Diego [2025]
Read this if you’re planning to be in San Diego for Halloween or are a local trying to make plans. Here are the best Halloween activities!
My Favorite View of San Diego? A San Diego Bay Cruise
Is there anything more magical than enjoying the views of San Diego’s skyline from aboard a bay cruise ship? As a local, I might be biased, but I think San Diego has one of the most beautiful skylines in the world. And the best view of it is from San Diego Bay. I recently got …
Sips and Bites at the California Wine Festival Sommsation VIP Pavilion
What to expect at the California Wine Festival and why the Sommsation VIP Pavilion ticket is worth it!!!
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes at San Diego’s New Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions just opened in San Diego! Step inside for mind-bending exhibits, photo ops & fun for all ages. Here’s what to expect.