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 …
10 Exciting San Diego Tide Pools To Explore
Who doesn’t love tide pooling? There’s something exciting about finding a shallow pool of coastal water filled with an abundance of sea and plant life plus other hidden treasures, when the tide rolls out. We’re so fortunate that San Diego tide pools are so plentiful and you can find them at many San Diego beaches. …
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 …
Top Tips For Visiting The San Diego County Fair 2023
Did you know that the San Diego County Fair annually welcomes upwards of a million visitors during its month-long summer run, making it the largest county fair in America? Attending this summer’s Fair leaves little question why. The San Diego Fair over-fills the Del Mar Fair Grounds, weaving between and within the various outbuildings, the …
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 …
Best Mother’s Day Brunch in San Diego – Make Some Special Memories This Year
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take” Cardinal Mermillod. There is no greater truth. Mother’s Day. The May holiday when families honor their mothers. This year Mother’s Day falls on the 8th, 2022. Some of the most popular ways to celebrate the …
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 …
Best Places to Ice Skate in San Diego
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 …
Dana Point Whale Watching Capital Of The World
Unpretentious and laid-back, Dana Point is the Southern California surf town with a magnificent thriving harbor and awesome beach vibe. Located an hour or so up the coast from San Diego, it’s a great place for a getaway. One of our favorite draws to this small town? Dana Point whale watching! This area is renowned …
Visit the Maritime Museum in San Diego – Helpful Tips from a Local
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 …