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Top Attractions in San Diego

Top San Diego attractions for visitors and locals alike. These are the tops sights and must-dos when you are visiting San Diego.

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Best San Diego Pumpkin Patches You Must Visit This Fall

October 17, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Nothing says fall more than pumpkin. From pumpkin spiced lattés to pumpkin pies, the orange crop is everywhere. So what better fall activity do we have than going to a pumpkin patch? We are lucky in San Diego, as we have several to chose from. Here are some of the best San Diego Pumpkin Patches, …

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San Diego: Free Kids Activities Your Kids Will Love

September 15, 2020 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

An unknown author once said, “Time spent with family is worth every second.” I think we’d all agree how very true this is. Each summer our grandchildren who live in Alabama come to San Diego to spend a few weeks with us. This California trip is always one of the highlights of their summer; and …

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Best San Diego Dog Beaches Your Dog Will Love

December 18, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Table of Content:Year-Round Off-Leash San Diego Dog BeachesOcean Beach Dog BeachCoronado Dog BeachFiesta Island Dog BeachOn-Leash Dog Beaches in San DiegoDel Mar Dog BeachLa Jolla BeachImperial BeachDog Beach Etiquette Year-Round Off-Leash San Diego Dog Beaches Taking your dog to the beach soon? Well, in San Diego, you have quite a few choices. Whether you prefer …

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10 Best Views in San Diego From Up High

November 3, 2020 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Where to Find the Best Views in San Diego From the time I was a small girl, I loved watching birds fly overhead. I was even a bit envious that they were gliding through the air and seeing our beautiful world from on high. I often wondered what it would be like to enjoy their …

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14 Best Beaches in San Diego – Recommended by a Local

December 18, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

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 …

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Weekend in San Diego: Plan the perfect San Diego Getaway

October 12, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Plan the perfect weekend in San Diego A weekend in San Diego is always a good idea. The weather is always great and there is a ton of things do in San Diego. Of course, a weekend is not enough to see it all, but this 2.5 day San Diego itinerary will give you a …

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21 Fun Facts About San Diego That Even Locals Don’t Know

November 18, 2020 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

21 Fun Facts About San Diego You May Not Know An unknown author once said “Let life surprise you.” We all love America’s Finest City, and if someone would ask the locals to recommend places to go and things to see in San Diego, we could easily rattle off an almost-endless list. But it’s also …

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Best Things to Do in San Diego – Ultimate Guide by A Local

December 2, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

There are so many things to do in San Diego that it is hard to narrow down your list of must-sees and dos when you plan your trip to San Diego. So here is our list of top things to do in San Diego – from the world-famous to the hidden gems. Why should you …

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10 Great Movies Filmed in San Diego

May 27, 2020 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Best Movies Filmed in San Diego Lights! Camera! Action! There’s something exciting about visiting the sites where some of our favorite movies were filmed. Perhaps it makes us feel a more live and personal connection to the picture. Or even just a fun piece of “did you know?” trivia to share with friends. As we …

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USS Midway San Diego – Tips to Plan Your Visit

May 12, 2020 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The USS Midway San Diego is one of the top tourist attractions in Downtown. It is incredibly interesting to walk around the aircraft carrier and learn about the life of the sailors on board. If you are visiting San Diego, I highly recommend you add the USS Midway Museum to your San Diego Itinerary. USS …

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