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 …
Best San Diego Brewery Tours – Recommended by a Local
When you think of San Diego, you probably think of white sand beaches and bright blue skies, but the city has so much more to offer, including its fantastic breweries. With over 150 breweries, it’s home to more breweries than anywhere else in California. It’s no wonder San Diego is classified as a beer enthusiast’s …
You & Yours Distillery – San Diego’s First Woman-Owned Distillery
After rattling around exploring cocktail recipes at home during the past couple of years, I jumped at the chance to take a private cocktail class at the San Diego Distillery, You & Yours. It’s one of the first, woman-owned and operated distilleries in the country. The airy space charmed me from the minute I walked …
Best San Diego Christmas Markets to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Growing up in Germany, Christmas Markets were always part of my Holiday traditions. To this day, nothing puts me in the Holiday spirit faster than a visit to a market full of glittering lights, a cup of Glühwein, and some Christmas music playing in the background. While San Diego Christmas Markets are definitely quite different …
10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance
Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is believed to have originated from patrons having to whisper because they were in an illegal bar? These establishments came into prominence in the U.S. during the Prohibition era starting in 1920. The government mandated that liquor was illegal, but creative people always seem to find a workaround. …
Best Temecula Wine Tours To Try This Year
California has a few different wine regions, the most well-known being Napa Valley. But one wine-producing area you might not have considered visiting is the lesser-known, but equally as scenic, Temecula Valley. Picture yourself sipping on glasses of flavor-filled and aromatic wine with jaw-dropping views of the valley’s rolling hills covered in grapevines stretching …
Omni La Costa Resort Carlsbad – Hot Air Balloon Experience
I love hotels that offer fun entertainment to their guests and also bring in locals to enjoy the facilities. Last weekend, Greg and I were invited to the Hot Air Balloon Experience at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad. The Take a Flight event included several short hot air balloon flights over the property with …
Best San Diego Distilleries You HAVE to Check Out
In November, Greg and I went to the San Diego Distillers Guild Festival and got to taste our way through the best San Diego Distilleries. It was a fantastic night and we chatted with the distillers and owners, sipped their various drinks, and learned a lot about the local distillery scene in San Diego. Greg …
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 …