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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 …

Most Romantic Places To Watch San Diego Sunsets

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

Where to See the Best San Diego Sunsets There’s no better way to end a day in San Diego than watching the sun melt into the Pacific. No matter how many times we take in this incredible blessing from Mother Nature, it brings a sense of amazement, inspiration, contentment, and renewal. San Diego Sunsets are …

Best Things to Do on Coronado Island, California

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Just across the bridge and a world away. This is Coronado Island, widely regarded as the crown jewel of the San Diego waterfront, and the playground of princes and presidents. And there is a reason why it is a favorite among the rich and famous just as much as for the locals. There are so many …

7 Amazing Temecula Wines Worth the Splurge

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

Lord Byron once said “Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, makes weariness forget his toll.”  How fortunate we are in San Diego that we have a spectacular wine region located just an hour from the heart of our city—and equidistant to Orange County locations as well. Temecula Wine Country is one …

Fun San Diego Winter Activities You Have To Try

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 …

Go San Diego Card – Is It Worth It?

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: …

Best Flagship Cruise San Diego – Top Tips from a Local

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

Explore San Diego Harbor with Flagship Cruises San Diego There’s something so special about seeing our beautiful San Diego from the water! When family and friends come to visit, we always suggest a harbor cruise and despite having been on many of them, I am still excited to go on another one. Recently I was invited …

30+ Unique & Fun Date Ideas San Diego: How to Plan the Perfect Date

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

Most Romantic Things To Do in San Diego San Diego has so many cool things to do, it is not hard to come up with a fun and romantic date night that is a bit more inspirational than dinner and a movie. Our San Diego date ideas will help you plan the perfect romantic date …