A great way to learn about the world around us is to pay a visit to the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages in the heart of Balboa Park. The House of Pacific Relations (HPR) got its start during the 1935 California Pacific International Exhibition, and “was conceived during the darkest days leading up to… Read More House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Train enthusiasts from 1 to 99 will enjoy riding the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad just outside the entrance to the San Diego Zoo. The rare G-16 one-fifth scale miniature train set carries passengers in open coaches on a brief three-minute long ride that winds through a 4-acre parcel of Balboa Park. You may encounter replicas… Read More Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
If you’re looking for an informal, family-friendly restaurant with one of the best views in San Diego, check out Village Pizzeria Bayside at the Coronado Ferry Landing. There are actually two Village Pizzeria locations in Coronado. The one at the Coronado Ferry Landing and the original restaurant on Orange Avenue just a block from the Hotel del… Read More Village Pizzeria—Bayside
If you’re looking to experience a blast from the past, check out the modern version of a 1950’s diner in Liberty Station: the Corvette Diner. Walking into the main entrance, you’ll be greeted with a vintage Corvette just inside the door, along with a ton of neon signs and 1950’s kitschy memorabilia pretty much splattered… Read More Corvette Diner
With approximately 350,000 people attending over the two day event, Balboa Park’s December Nights is easily San Diego’s biggest holiday party. You can stroll through the heart of the park and check out dozens of vendors hawking their wares; head to the arcades and carnival rides set up in one of the parking lots; enjoy… Read More Balboa Park December Nights
Southern California has its faults—figurative and literal. In this case, it’s the Rose Canyon Fault that runs right through the heart of San Diego and is adjacent to the new 45-story apartment building, Pinnacle on the Park. In fact, the building’s developers were the ones who created and will maintain the park. The park is… Read More Fault Line Park
Traffic in the greater San Diego area is becoming increasingly challenging, and the cost of parking can be quite expensive in pay lots or quite limiting in 2-hour metered spots. One alternative to driving is to use the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) to explore San Diego. SDMTS does not have as expansive a… Read More Getting Around Using SDMTS
The Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park is a bit of early San Diego history set in a remarkably serene setting. This was my first visit to Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) and I’m sorry that I haven’t explored it earlier. It’s a 7,220 acre (2,922 hectare) park with plenty of hiking trails… Read More Old Mission Dam – Mission Trails Regional Park
Food Truck Friday is a summer event in Balboa Park that runs through 2 September 2016, and it’s a great way to get out and enjoy some food from across the country and from around the globe in a fantastic setting. It’s also held in conjunction with Balboa Park After Dark, where many of the… Read More Food Truck Friday
Cafe 1134 is a cozy, popular neighborhood bistro that serves a wide variety of items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner right in the heart of downtown Coronado. A friend called me Saturday morning and asked if I wanted to join her for a stroll on the beach in Coronado and maybe a cup of coffee… Read More Cafe 1134
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