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San Diego Travel Tips

The Top Tips for trip to San Diego, including what to pack, how to save money, and more.

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The Top Tips for trip to San Diego, including what to pack, how to save money, and more.

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5 Reasons to Visit Oceanside, California for a Quick Getaway

October 15, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Oceanside, California has gone through a total transformation in the last decade – from dodgy military town to SoCal’s hidden coastal gem. I recently took the Coaster up to visit Oceanside just for the day and can’t wait to return and explore more soon. If you are looking for a fun little San Diego Staycation, …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: Oceanside, San Diego North County, San Diego Travel Tips

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San Diego Military Bases – Helpful Tips Before You Get Here

August 19, 2021 By: Michael Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

San Diego – Pacific Hometown of the Naval Services San Diego–America’s finest city is first and foremost a Navy town, and proud of it. Not only is San Diego the principal homeport of the U.S. Navy’s massive Pacific Fleet, but it’s also home to a surprising number of other bases and military installations. So here is …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: San Diego for Locals

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Best Campgrounds in San Diego for Some Outdoor Adventure

June 8, 2021 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Camping as a kid was always an amazing experience. Even as adults, we can still find a special kind of magic in a camping trip. We are so fortunate here in San Diego to have almost year-round picture-perfect weather. That alone makes adventure and outdoor adventures that much more enjoyable. Not only that, but with San …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: Nature & Outdoors, San Diego Outdoor Activities

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San Diego History – Get To Know San Diego’s Backstory

March 3, 2022 By: Ben J. Byard This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Ah, San Diego, America’s Finest City, the Birthplace of California (not really), the Plymouth Rock of the West Coast; a city ruled by the Kumeyaay, Spain, Mexico, the California Republic, and, finally, the United States of America. San Diego history goes back a long time. Humans have inhabited the area now known as San Diego …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: Historic Places in San Diego, San Diego Attractions

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Fun San Diego Winter Activities You Have To Try

February 11, 2021 By: Noreen Kompanik This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

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 …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: San Diego Attractions, San Diego Travel Tips, Winter, Winter in San Diego

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Go San Diego Card – Is It Worth It?

March 3, 2021 By: Hedge Metreyeon This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Are you planning a trip to San Diego and want to visit the main attractions? Then the Go San Diego Card can save you money. Here you find out if the San Diego Go Card is worth it for you, where to buy it, and other tips and tricks from a San Diego local. Spoiler: …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: San Diego Attractions, San Diego Travel Tips, San Diego With Kids

Amazing San Diego Souvenirs & Gifts Ideas From Your Favorite City!

March 3, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Are you looking for some cool San Diego souvenirs and gift ideas that remind you of your favorite city? Then you are in the right place. Whether you are a proud San Diego local or a visitor, here you’ll find some cool gifts from San Diego, for yourself or your loved ones. And the best …

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San Diego Staycation Tips and Ideas

May 19, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The travel world is going crazy at the moment. Corona Virus is creating quite the disturbance at the moment with travel restrictions, quarantines, canceled flights, cruises whatnot. So right now might be the perfect excuse to plan a San Diego Staycation weekend instead. San Diego has so much to offer. People from all over the …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: San Diego Attractions, San Diego for Locals, San Diego Travel Tips

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7+ Reasons Why Everyone Loves San Diego

February 16, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

As you might now, I was not born and raised in San Diego – my husband was – but I have lived in San Diego for many years now. I love San Diego. Maybe more so than some people who have never lived anywhere else. We lived in Texas for a while and could not …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: San Diego Travel Tips

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San Diego Ferry to Coronado: Ferry Schedule, Price & Tips From A Local

October 12, 2021 By: Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

You know, sometimes, when you live somewhere, you end up recommending certain things over and over to visiting family and friends, yet you never do them yourself? Last weekend, my husband and I finally checked of this San Diego bucket list item off the list: Take the San Diego Ferry to Coronado and back. Did …

Filed Under: San Diego Travel Tips Tagged With: Coronado, Great Views, San Diego Ocean & Bay, San Diego Travel Tips

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