Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…
The first European explorers to reach San Diego landed at the tip of Point Loma in 1542. Cabrillo National Monument marks where Europe first discovered the expansive west coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument is worth a visit not only for its history but its incredible landscape and sweeping views of the San…
Sycamore Canyon County Preserve is 2,272 acre open space park operated by San Diego County. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, but a highlight is the short hike to the 325-acre Goodan Ranch. Starting Point: Goodan Ranch Staging Area, 16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Length: 2.5 miles Elevation: 200 foot gain…
Compared with glasses, contact lenses can be expensive. However, pricing varies greatly. With online competition it really pays to do comparison shopping. This is a look at pricing across several web sites for my personal contact lens order at the end of May 2020. My brand of contact lens is Air Optix Night and Day…
Goulash is a classic Eastern European dish. In my travels to Europe I have realized that different regions have their own unique take on goulash. This is a take on a Austrian potato goulash that can be vegetarian or cooked with sausage to make a hearty stew. Go To Recipe My favorite goulash going back…
Grasslands Loop trail at San Diego’s Mission Trails Regional Park is an easy 2-mile hike. It is a perfect hike for families with children, but it can also be combined with other hikes in the park. Starting Point: 2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119 (by Kumeyaay Lake Campground entrance) Length: 2 miles…
We love making fruit smoothies. Our cherry smoothie recipe is one of our classics and is a regular go-to. Go To Recipe For all fruit smoothies we use a basic template which we vary for each smoothie. You can find our core fruit smoothie guide here. Cole Cooks: A Guide to Fruit Smoothies We always…
Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails. North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park. This hike is an alternative route up the mountain along Perimeter Trail starting East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East…
Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails. North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park. This hike is the suggested route up North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East Fortuna Staging Area,…
Mission Trails Regional Park introduced the 5-Peak Challenge in 2015 in order to get hikers to explore more trails. North Fortuna mountain can be accessed from both the west and east end of the park. This is a guide to the many ways to hike North Fortuna. Overview You can find full information on the…