Coastal Gems of North County San Diego: Explore Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea & Leucadia

18 Sep 2025
Looking for the perfect beach destination in Southern California? Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Leucadia offer a unique blend of surf culture, boutique charm, and laid-back luxury—making them top picks for travelers seeking vacation rentals in North County San Diego. Whether you're...

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DAY TRIP: Point Loma

29 Apr 2022
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...

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DAY TRIP: Del Mar

19 Apr 2022
Del Mar History Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres of beautiful coastline in 1885 with visions of building a seaside resort. Del Mar ("Of the Sea") incorporated in 1959. First renowned during the golden era of the movie industry, Del...

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Whale Breaching, Whale Blows, Whale Fluke and Whale breaching in front of whale watching boat

Your Guide to Whale Watching

2 Feb 2022
It’s the perfect time for whale watching in San Diego! Every winter, about 20,000 Pacific gray whales travel 10,000 miles round-trip (the longest migration of any mammal on earth) from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. That makes...

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Visit Encinitas Boat Houses, Botanic Garden, La Paloma, Downtown Encinitas

DAY TRIP: Encinitas

21 Sep 2021
Just north of Solana Beach lies a beach town with it's own unique flair. Recently named among the 20 best surf towns in the world by National Geographic, Encinitas wears its surf history proudly. Located along six miles of Pacific...

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