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San Diego Scenic Drives That Will Make You Swoon

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

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?

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

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

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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 …

Carlsbad Flower Fields: 2022 Guide & Top Tips

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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 …

San Diego Mission – Explore The Oldest Mission In California

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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 2022 – Complete List

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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, 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

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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. …