More often than not, Cabrillo National Monument is the first place that I take my out-of-town visitors. The expansive views of both the Pacific Ocean and the city are a great way to orient someone to the city. Cabrillo National Monument is part of the National Park Service and is San Diego County’s only national… Read More Cabrillo National Monument
I was looking for something to do on the first day of my four day holiday weekend, and I was reminded of the large sand dunes east of Brawley while checking out Google Maps. I had seen the southern end of the dunes near Yuma on my way into California on I-8, but had never seen… Read More Algodones Dunes
It’s been a while since I last made it to the farmer’s market here in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood, so I made it a point to drive downtown this morning to check it out again. The Little Italy Mercato runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday, rain or shine, on Cedar Street… Read More Little Italy Mercato
So what do the following represent: 68 to 97? 0 to 6,500? 70 to 19? Answer: The great diversity of southern California! In one seven hour trip, I went from sea level to 6,500 feet elevation; 68° F to 97° F; and 70% relative humidity to 19% relative humidity. If you don’t like the way… Read More Exploring Idyllwild
Sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to escape to another time and place. This afternoon I needed to get out of the house and, in less than thirty minutes, I was back in the 1800’s in Old Town San Diego. It’s where the earliest settlers sank their roots and formed what would eventually… Read More Old Town San Diego
I needed a change of scenery today. I also needed a slice of apple pie. (Well, need is perhaps a bit strong. Hankered for might be more appropriate.) Heading east out of the city, it was a perfectly sunny, mild San Diego afternoon, and it wasn’t long before I was lumbering along CA 79 towards… Read More Autumn & Apple Pie
I was getting antsy for a little road trip, so the other day I hopped in my truck and headed out to the Salton Sea for a day trip. Years ago, when I used to play in the Anza-Borrego Desert, I’d get close to the Salton Sea, but never really took the time to stop… Read More Salton Sea
If you’re into quirky outdoor art installations, Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs may be just for you. Even if you’re not, the kids may enjoy seeing larger-than-life pre-historic and imaginary creatures—like an undulating sea serpent—fabricated from scrap metal. The artist, Ricardo Breceda, wasn’t a sculptor by trade or even hobby, but a request from his… Read More Galleta Meadows Sculpture Garden
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered San Diego bay in 1542 and Sebastián Vizcaíno returned to map the area in 1602, but it wasn’t until 1769 that the Spanish established a settlement here in San Diego by establishing the first of 21 Spanish missions in Alta California. I guess they didn’t want to rush into things. The… Read More Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá
If you’re a fan of the Olympic summer games, then you need to check out the U.S. Olympic training facility in Chula Vista. The 150-acre training center sits adjacent to Lower Otay Lake where you may see rowers and kayakers training on the lake. Athletes in soccer, rugby, field hockey, cycling, track and field, and… Read More U.S. Olympic Training Center
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