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San Diego Marathons in 2022 – Complete List

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

Nothing motivates you to stick to your running routine than signing up for a race. If you are looking to conquer the ultimate of all race distances, check out this list of San Diego Marathons in 2022. Please keep in mind that many of the races have limited spots available, so sign up soon. There …

Unique Things to Do in San Diego For Your Bucket List

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We all love San Diego’s beaches, world-famous Zoo and Safari Park, picturesque Embarcadero waterfront, tasty Little Italy, historic Old Town, and Balboa Park. And while these are all wonderful places to visit in San Diego, those seeking more eclectic, and yes, somewhat bizarre experiences can be assured that San Diego can provide those too. Here is a …

What to Expect at the New Rady Shell San Diego

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The Rady Shell San Diego at Jacobs Park, in all its majesty, represents another crucial step in the maturation of San Diego from a sleepy seaside resort to a major world city. With an equally worthy symphony already in place, the stage stands ready to become a destination for tourists and locals alike any day …

Best Places to Ice Skate in San Diego

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Are you looking for the best places to Ice Skate in San Diego? Then you have come to the right place. Here is a list of all San Diego ice rinks, from year-round to seasonal ice rinks. Ice skating is one of those activities that make for happy memories. I remember when my grandparents would …

Stargazing in San Diego – Best Places to See the Stars

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Best Places to Go Stargazing in San Diego Vincent Van Gogh once said, “I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” If there’s anything good that’s come out of the recent time of isolation, it’s that we experienced a much deeper appreciation of the natural world around us. …

10 Amazing San Diego Museums That You Should Visit

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The culture that resides in San Diego is an ever-growing and evolving being that deserves to be explored. One of the many contributions to that flavorful culture is the array of San Diego museums scattered about the city. As a kid, I went to these museums on field trips. I found that my fascination with …

12 San Diego Adventures That Will Get Your Adrenaline Pumping

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“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. …

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

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 …

Discover 6 Amazing San Diego Military Museums, Monuments & Memorials

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

As host to our nation’s largest military community, there is no shortage of San Diego military museums, monuments, and memorials dedicated to those who have so nobly served our country.  As a retired Navy Captain, it swells my heart with pride that America’s Finest City recognizes the innumerable sacrifices of these men and women in …

Visit the Maritime Museum in San Diego – Helpful Tips from a Local

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How to Visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego Much to the delight of visitors and locals alike, the U.S. Navy is not the only nautical show in town. San Diego has a long and storied maritime history of exploration and commerce extending from the age of sail and steam to our modern era. Nothing …