70 million individual flowers bloom each season at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. 70 million! For over 60 years have the colorful Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers transformed the fields at Carlsbad Ranch in North San Diego County into a 55-acre ocean of colorful flowers. Visiting the Flower Fields in Carlsbad feels like walking through a Monet …
6 Thrilling Amusement Parks in San Diego for Families
You can’t visit San Diego without going to one of the many exciting theme parks. Hit new heights on one of SeaWorld’s many thrilling roller coasters or hop on the back of a truck and spot mysterious forms of wildlife at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. As San Diego locals, we often get asked …
Snapdragon Stadium: Everything You Need To Know
In the center of Mission Valley stands San Diego’s newest sports venue: Snapdragon Stadium, the new SDSU Football Stadium. Located on SDSU’s expansion campus, it replaced the aging Jack Murphy/Qualcomm/SDCCU Stadium, much to both the chagrin and the excitement of locals. The new location opened in the summer of 2022 to great fanfare (and infamous …
San Diego Scenic Drives That Will Make You Swoon
Who remembers going on a scenic Sunday ride as a kid? It could be somewhere local or to a destination just a few hours from home. The anticipation would build as to what would lie around the next bend in the road. And often the journey was just as important as the destination because of …
Do You Know These “Other” San Diego Sports Teams?
Although baseball has become San Diego’s only big-time sport, this city does not want for athletic excitement. Fans also need places to expend their energy outside of the Petco Park. To solve this problem allow me to present ALL San Diego Sports Teams – The Padres, and all other Indoor and Outdoor sports teams in …
5 Must-Know Tips For Gator By The Bay Festival
Gator by the Bay is one of the largest Cajun festivals outside of Louisiana and a must if you love live music, good food, and everything Southern. My husband and I just went to Gator by the Bay for the first time in 2022 and loved it. As newbies to the festival, we made a …
San Diego Mission – Explore The Oldest Mission In California
The San Diego Mission, officially known as Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, was founded on July 16, 1769, by a Franciscan monk, Father Junipero Serra. This makes Mission San Diego the oldest of the California missions. Tourists (and locals) often skip this historic landmark but it is an interesting place with a lot of …
San Diego Marathons in 2023 – Complete List
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 2023. 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
We all love San Diego’s beaches, world-famous Zoo and Safari Park, picturesque Embarcadero waterfront, tasty Little Italy, stunning La Jolla, 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 …
What to Expect at the New Rady Shell San Diego
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 …