Nov 29 2022

Holiday Spirit 2022

Our favorite holiday happenings around San Diego

LIGHTSCAPE – SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN
300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas
November 18, 2022 through January 1, 2023
Internationally acclaimed Lightscape illuminates evenings at San Diego Botanic Garden with more than one million holiday lights, tunnels, fire, sculptures and artistic installations. Set along a beautifully illuminated, one-mile walking trail custom-designed for SDBG, Lightscape features spectacular artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound.
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

DEL MAR SNOW N GLOW
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
December 8, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Gather your family and friends and get ready to make some Holiday memories at the Snow N Glow Holiday Festival in Del Mar! Festivities include snow tubing on real snow, 1 million glowing lights, and igloo private rentals!
Del Mar Snow N Glow

SKATING BY THE SEA
Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
November 17, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023
This spectacular beachfront ice rink features stunning views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego. Guests can also reserve the rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. The resort will be in full swing with Frosted by the Sea celebrations and beachfront dining.
Skating by the Sea

MISSION BAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Various spots around Mission Bay, San Diego
Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 5:30 PM
Kick off this holiday tradition with SeaWorld’s spectacular fireworks, enjoy the festive holiday boats parade on the bay from a designated spectator viewing area and cast your vote for the People’s Choice best decorated boat. Enjoy the best views of the decorated boats while you enjoy holiday Mission Bay hospitality, including food & beverage service, holiday music, bonfire seating, entertainment for kids, giveaways, and even a visit from Santa!
Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights

OCEANSIDE HARBOR PARADE OF LIGHTS
Various spots around Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside
December 10, 2022 – 7:00 PM
Mark your calendar to attend the annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, a fun spectacle with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in their finest holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings. In addition many of the captains and boat crews dress up in their holiday best, with a few jolly Santas joining to take part in the festive parade celebration.
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights

Oct 19 2022

Halloween in San Diego

SPOOKY SEASON IN SAN DIEGO
Local Attractions Dress Up for Halloween

Events all around San Diego for the whole family!

HALGLOWEEN AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October
(except Sunday, October 30)
Join the San Diego Zoo for musical entertainment, special performances, The Skeleton Band, and more family friendly fun will light up the night every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October. Kids 11 and younger are free, and can come in costume for even more seasonal excitement.

SEAWORLD’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
September 17 – October 31, 2022
SeaWorld’s biggest fall festival with weekends brimming with family fun, catch spooky live shows, join in on Halloween activities and let the little ones trick-or-treat throughout the park in a safe, family-friendly environment.

SESAME PLACE’S THE COUNT’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
September 17 – October 30, 2022
The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!

LEGOLAND BRICK-OR-TREAT
September 17 – October 30, 2022
Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® California Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show line up, never-before-seen exclusive LEGO® characters, and more! All Brick-or-Treat activities will run from 3pm – 9pm each Brick-or-Treat Monster Party day and 2pm – 8pm on Sunday, October 30.

NOT-SO-SCARY ESTUARY FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY
October 16, 2022
Discover hoots + howls at a nature-themed Halloween Family Day! Costumes are encouraged! Kids can join hands-on interactive activities, from craft-making to live animal encounters. Nature gets the spotlight with a fun variety of family-friendly experiences and nature walks in a Halloween theme.

Sep 16 2022

DAY TRIP: Solana Beach

Welcome to Solana Beach! You already know about the about our wide sandy beaches, but there is so much more to this little town by the sea. Here are a few great places to explore next time you visit.

CEDROS AVENUE DESIGN DISTRICT
S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Discover more than 85 merchants, artisans, one-of-a-kind curators and collectors. Fashion boutiques, fine jewelry, home and interior design, art galleries, outdoor cafes and more, all clustered along a peaceful 2½ blocks in Solana Beach.
Cedros Avenue Design District

NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE
987 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Striving for excellence, North Coast Rep continues to be truly one of San Diego’s Best intimate theatres. For over 30 years, the theatre has received critical acclaim from media and audiences alike. If you like theatre, this is a great place to see a show.
North Coast Rep

BELLY UP TAVERN
143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075
Music lovers… you must see a show at the Belly Up. Since 1974, Belly Up has been hosting legends and emerging artists. Your old favorites are always a treat to see, you can “belly up” to the stage and nearly touch them. Upcoming artists include The English Beat, Candlebox, Suzanne Vega, and Christopher Cross.
Belly Up

SOLANA BEACH FARMERS MARKET
444 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Sundays 12pm – 4pm
If you want to taste fresh local produce or pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers, be sure to visit Solana Beach Farmers Market. Buy your favorite fruits and vegetables for you to cook your dinner later on or head to the food court for lunch.
Solana Beach Farmers Market

COASTAL RAIL TRAIL
Via de la Valle & Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
This segment of the vibrant Coastal Rail Trail is a 1.5-mile path that follows an old railroad track running north to south the whole length of Solana Beach. This trail features artworks that are like hidden treasures meant to be discovered. The trail is a part of a larger project called Rails-to-Trails, a system of trails traversing much of the region’s coastal areas. The views from the north end at Harbaugh Trails are stunning!
Coastal Rail Trail

ANNIE’S CANYON
126 Solana Point Cir, Solana Beach, CA 92075
This short hike along San Elijo Lagoon leads to one of the few slot canyons in San Diego County. See panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and the San Elijo Lagoon, with naturally eroding sandstone walls engulfing you.
Annie’s Canyon Trail

CARRUTH CELLARS URBAN WINERY
118 S Cedros Avenue #C, Solana Beach, CA 92075
12pm – 10pm (daily)
At the end of your day adventuring around Solana Beach, stop by Carruth Cellars to taste the finest quality of wines. Sourced from the top vineyards in Central and Northern California, Carruth Cellars has been producing wines that have won awards for its quality.
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery

Jul 06 2022

I Scream, You Scream… ICE CREAM!

Treat Yourself to Some Gourmet Ice Cream

As we head towards summer and the weather begins to warm up in San Diego, it’s officially ice cream season. But really, when isn’t it a good time to treat yourself to a scoop or two? There’s no shortage of frosty treats to be found around town, from creatively-flavored small-batch ice cream to creamy gelato, so cool down with a sweet frozen dessert at one of these local spots.

JoJo’s Creamery – Encinitas Lumberyard

937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
With flavors like Bananas Foster, Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel, and Lemon Berry Shortbread, you’ll be wowed by this artisanal homemade ice cream. Cute bonus: each ice cream comes with a free mini cookie. Plenty of vegan and GF options!
JoJo’s Creamery

Salt & Straw – One Paseo

3705 Caminito Court, Suite 0580, Carmel Valley, CA 92130
For the adventurous ice cream connoisseur, Salt & Straw brings you unique flavors like Deviled Egg Custard with Smoked Black Tea and Baked Brie & Fig Cheesecake ice cream. For those with a more classic taste, there’s Double Fold Vanilla, Chocolate Gooey Brownie, and the surprising Arbequina Olive Oil.
Salt & Straw

An’s Hatmakers – Del Mar Village

1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 115 Del Mar, CA 92014
Handmade gelato named after hat styles? It’s a yes from An’s, where flavors include Straw Hat (vegan sorbet with mango and passion fruit), Panama (a cinnamon roll in gelato form) and Fluff (wildflower honey swirled with blueberry marmalade). The shop has an aesthetic that takes you back to a 1920s art deco hat shop.
An’s Hatmakers

Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream – Encinitas

90 N Coast Hwy 101, Suite 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
For a more classic take on the ice cream shop, head over to Cali Cream. They feature over 55 homemade flavors daily. Try the Peach Ice Cream, Salty Carmel Truffle or Almond Joy. Grab a scoop and walk down to Moonlight Beach.
Cali Cream Ice Cream

Ice cream not your thing? Here’s a must try…

Crumbl Cookies – Del Mar Heights

2646 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, California 92014
Tik Tok famous Crumbl Cookies has a menu that rotates weekly with 5 different specialty flavors to enjoy. This week Crumbl has Buttermilk Pancake, Snickerdoodle Cupcake, and Lemon Blackberry cookies on the menu, but the famous Milk Chocolate Chip cookies are always available.
Crumbl Cookies

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Apr 29 2022

DAY TRIP: Point Loma

History, Views, Nature, Marinas… Point Loma!

Point Loma is a peninsula in the city of San Diego which includes Ocean Beach, Liberty Station, Harbor Island, and Shelter Island. It is known as the place “where California began” since it is the landing place of the first European expedition to come ashore in 1542. Great restaurants, activities, and stunning views of downtown San Diego’s skyline await you.

OLD POINT LOMA LIGHTHOUSE

Completed in 1855, the lighthouse is 422 above sea level.The lighthouse served for 36 years until it was realized that it’s elevation was subject to fog, low clouds and marine layer. On foggy nights the lighthouse keeper would sometimes discharge a shotgun to warn ships away. A new Point Loma Light Station (Point Loma Light) was established at a lower elevation in 1891 and still operates today. In October 1913, a presidential proclamation set aside the 1/2 acre of ground surrounding the lighthouse as Cabrillo National Monument. The monument was turned over to the National Park Service in1933.
When you arrive at Cabrillo National Monument, take a self-guided tour of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and visit three different exhibit rooms renovated to reflect it’s original 1850s splendor. You may also see the wonders of the tidepools during the winter months, hike the Bayside Trail or just enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the city of San Diego.
More Info about Cabrillo National Monument

Fun Fact! The New Point Loma Lighthouse, located near Cabrillo National Monument, is the setting of Viper’s house in the movie Top Gun.

SHELTER ISLAND

First recorded as a “mudbank,” visible only at low tide, Shelter Island is not an island but is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. It was built up into dry land using material dredged from the bay in 1934 and developed in the 1950s.
Per a special city overlay zone, all buildings on Shelter Island are supposed to follow a “Polynesian” theme, which was very popular in the 1950s when the area was first developed and attracted a concentration of multiple exotically themed restaurants and “tiki bars.” Still operating since 1954, the famous Bali Hai Restaurant has a tiki bar and its own yacht dock.

The Half Moon Inn, with its attached Humphrey’s restaurant and summer concert venue, also retains a Polynesian theme. Humphrey’s Concerts are a unique and wonderful experience. Situated right on the bay, the intimate 1,450 seat venue features international performances with an incredible backdrop of sunsets and moored sailboats.
Shelter Island is known as a destination for superyachts because it contains one of the few marinas in San Diego Bay with a deep enough harbor for these oversized vessels.

Fun Fact! Point Loma hosts the biggest sport fishing fleet in Southern California.

LIBERTY STATION

Liberty Station was built upon naval roots and was originally the Naval Training Center (NTC) that opened in 1923. NTC transitioned into Liberty Station and became a cultural hub of art, leisure, and history—creating a timeless destination. Today, Liberty Station is San Diego’s signature neighborhood, inviting residents, the community and visitors to connect through events and experiences while discovering and exploring all of Liberty Station’s offerings. The neighborhood features an array of boutiques and shops, over 70 local galleries in the ARTS DISTRICT, and dozens of delectable dining spots. Built by design, Liberty Station creates an authentic experience—encompassing beautifully landscaped promenades, restored historic buildings that have been preserved for today’s commerce, storied corridors, historic landmarks, and spacious plazas.

Be sure to head to Stone Brewery for lunch where you can sit at a table where the US Navy mess hall once was or play bocce ball while you enjoy a famous Stone IPA.
Visit Liberty Station

Fun Fact! During the 1920s there was a dirt airstrip known as Dutch Flats in what is now the Midway neighborhood of Point Loma. That is where Charles Lindbergh first tested and flew his airplane, The Spirit of St. Louis, which had been built in San Diego by the Ryan Aeronautical Company.

SUNSET CLIFFS

Sunset can’t be beat at Sunset Cliffs. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre regional park which extends 1½ miles along the Point Loma peninsula’s western shoreline. This unique coastal environment features expansive ocean views, dramatic cliff and rock formations, and caves, and a fascinating intertidal area, which provides connectivity to the adjacent Point Loma Ecological Reserve.
With its rugged coastline and panoramic views, this area is popular with surfers, ocean-gazers, and folks who like to cruise Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, which offers breathtaking views and the most amazing sunsets that you will ever see.
Fun Fact! Sunset Cliffs has 120,000 year old sandstone on the top layer, known as the Bay Point Formation. The 75-million year old darker shale and sandstone mix in the deeper layers, is known as the Point Loma Formation, and contains dinosaur fossils from the Cretaceous Period.