San Diego Travel Tips
Glitzy LA may capture all the attention, but if you want to wet your feet and soak up the Southern California beach scene in serious style, catch a wave to affluent, golf-coursed, blessed-by-nature San Diego.
Its superb coastline, near-perfect climate and Mediterranean facade make it the quintessential Southern California beach city, but there's no chance to develop ennui. The smorgasbord of museums, zoos, animal parks and beaches will have you wondering which way to run next.
Kids Go Free!
Written by Viator, September 2012
The whole month of October, the entire family will be able to enjoy more activities together for less when kids go free! Starting October 1, one child per paying adult will have access to San ...
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3 Days in San Diego: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
While Los Angeles has Hollywood and star-appeal, San Diego is Southern California at its big-city finest. America's gateway to Mexico, San Diego lies at the end of miles and miles of sandy coastline ...
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Mexico Tours from San Diego
Written by Viator, August 2010
San Diego, the city by the sea, sits on the borderline of California and the Mexican city of Tijuana. Being so close to an adjacent country has its rewards and any visitor to San Diego should take ...
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50's Themed Restaurant
Written by Travel Mom, USA, September 2010
On our most recent trip to San Diego we stumbled upon the Corvette Diner....and loved it! It is a 50's themed restaurant located in downtown San Diego. The menu is filled with classic American ...
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
With the soft ocean breeze blowing in from the beach, it’s sometimes easy to forget that most of California is actually desert. Take into account all the things there are to do while we’re in San ...
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Balboa Park
Written by gtgolf, October 2010
Located near the World Famous San Diego Zoo is Balboa Park. With a variety of museums and natural beauty spread throughout, this part of San Diego is a must see. With anything from outdoor ...
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Birch Aquarium - Very Cool
Written by Skootre, USA, April 2011
If you have kids, take them to the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla. It's part of the Scripps Institute. The kelp forests and tide pools are great for kids. It's a nice option if you want to seem some ...
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Family fun
Written by Travel Mom, USA, October 2010
My husband and I took our girls on the San Diego duck tour on our last visit to San Diego. The girls loved how the bus could drive right into the water! We got a great up close look at some sea ...
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Golf in San Diego
Written by gtgolf, October 2010
When traveling to Southern California and the great city of San Diego there are many golf courses to choose from to enjoy a sun filled day either inland or right on the coast overlooking the Pacific ...
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Harbor brunch cruise
Written by Chuck G, Australia, August 2012
5 of us had a great experience on the brunch cruise of San Diego Bay 22nd July 2012.
EXCELLENT staff, food, weather, ambiance - highly recommended!!
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Mission Bay
Written by Travel Mom, USA, September 2010
My family and I spent a great afternoon on a small beach on Mission Bay right by the Bahia Resort. The beach is small, quiet and perfect for relaxing. There were no crowds and we were able to ...
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San Diego's Little Italy
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
Found yourself in San Diego ? Had a chance to explore a bit of the Gaslamp Quarter
and looking to steep yourself in a little more of the charm and history
of this great coastal city? Consider ...
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SAN DIEGO BEACH
Written by charley, USA, October 2010
ITS ALWAYS NICE TO STOP AT THE BEACH NO MATTER THE WEATHER OR TIME OF DAY.
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San Diego for Beer Lovers
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
San Diego is
many things for many people. Not the least of which is those who love to
imbibe in the glorious golden fermented grain known lovingly as “Beer.”
Yes, the micro-brewery revolution ...
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San Diego Mission Beach Boardwalk
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2013
Little speaks for the southern California lifestyle like the San Diego Mission Beach Boardwalk. You might call it the soul of the San Diego beach community, and that’s no small praise for a city of ...
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