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10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance

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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 Summer

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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

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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 …

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 …

Best San Diego Distilleries You HAVE to Check Out

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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

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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 …

Get Pampered at Glen Ivy Hot Springs! Relaxation Guaranteed!

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When life gets too much and all you want is a day of relaxation and pampering, it is time for a day at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. If you have never been to Glen Ivy in Corona, California, here is a quick summary of what to expect: Glen Ivy Hot Springs is a day spa, …

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 …

Best San Diego Rooftop Bars with an Incredible View  

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San Diego Rooftop Bars are the perfect spot to enjoy the best of San Diego. Here we share our local’s list of favorite rooftop bars in San Diego that offer staggering views & crafty cocktails. Whether it’s swanky, stylish, glamorous, or laid-back, there’s something about rooftop bars that’s definitely hot, trendy, and alluring. The formula …