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French for “Fat Tuesday,” Mardi Gras originally marked the last night of rich, fatty food and drink before the ritual fasting the occurs during Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday a mere day later. Mardi Gras is also often used synonymously with the Carnival (or Carnevale) season.
While many have forgotten those traditional religious ties, even [...]
Mardi Gras San Diego
January 26th, 2012Valentine’s Day in San Diego
January 23rd, 2012Looking for something more romantic than a heart-shaped box and a bundle of roses? You can find it in San Diego’s gorgeous sunsets, eclectic menus, and Valentine’s Day adventures. San Diego is a beautiful backdrop for any romantic day, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. With beautiful beaches, award-winning spa packages and amazing cruises, San [...]
February Activity Guide San Diego
January 20th, 2012As the winter caps are tucked away and the spring bicycles are brushed off and tuned up, San Diego begins to stretch its arms and really start getting into the New Year fun. The month of February brings a re-introduction to what San Diego has to offer with a half-off museum month, an artsy Oceanside [...]
A History of Pacific Beach
December 27th, 2011Walking down the Pacific Beach boardwalk today, it’s amazing to think that less than 100 years ago this beach town had only dirt roads and less than 1/80th of its current population. Today, this bustling ocean area contains some of the most sought-after soil in Southern California.
Branching out in the 1880s
The days of the California [...]
Planning Your 2012 Vacation
December 22nd, 2011As the New Year rolls around, there are resolutions to be made and 365 days of potential adventures that await us. Often these resolutions include finding more time to get away and enjoy the finer things in life with friends and family. If you’re planning on incorporating more adventure into 2012, one of the best [...]
January Activity Guide San Diego
December 19th, 2011With the holiday lights packed away and the New Year’s streamers pulled off of the awnings, it’s time to look ahead to the new year. But just because the holiday parties are over doesn’t mean that San Diego’s spirit shuts down. In fact, the San Diego activity calendar is far from empty. The month of [...]
Mid-Winter Getaways: San Diego
December 16th, 2011Looking for a little bit of sand and surf to warm up the season? It might be time to start planning a quick getaway to get you through the winter blues. Melt some of that mid-winter frost by taking a quick escape down to Sunny San Diego. Take a hint from Mother Nature and fly [...]
New Year’s Eve San Diego 2011
November 30th, 2011Many of us are looking forward to the New Year, a fresh start, and we’re nearly there. With Christmas just around the corner, 2012 is almost ours for the taking. If you’re in the San Diego area and want to ring in the New Year properly, you’re in luck. There are dozens of New Year’s [...]
San Diego Holiday Vacation Ideas
November 28th, 2011If sunshine alone isn’t enough reason to vacation in San Diego this year, there are plenty of holiday-themed vacation ideas to justify a visit to America’s Finest City. Whether you are looking for some spectacular light shows, want to root for your favorite team, or are more interested in the arts, you will be hard-pressed [...]
2011 Mission Bay Boat Parade
November 24th, 2011Everyone has their favorite holiday traditions, from counting down the days on your advent calendar to lighting the shammash the first night of Hanukkah. Now that we’re in December, it’s time to roll out those family and community traditions that have become so ingrained in our systems.
The Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade is just one [...]
