Swami’s Beach

San Diego Beaches: Swami’s Beach Encinitas

Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach town.  Swami’s Beach is a noted surfing spot right below the famed Self-Realization Fellowship. Beach Type: Isolated sandy beach backed by cliffs Access: Either from La Shores North parking lot or 15th Street in Del Mar Parking: Free street parking, paid parking at La Jolla Shores North and…

Las Cuatro Milpas

San Diego’s Best Mexican Restaurants: Las Cuatro Milpas

On any respectable list of San Diego’s best Mexican food you will find Las Cuatro Milpas.  This busy restaurant in the Barrio Logan district has been operating since the 1930s.  Las Cuatro Milpas feels like your stepping back in time. http://www.las-cuatro-milpas.com/ Type: Taco Stand Location: What to Order: Taquitos, Tamales, Burritos, Rice and Beans Salsa…

red-light camera ticket

Fighting a Solana Beach Red-Light Camera Ticket

A decade ago red-light cameras that could catch traffic violations were all the rage.  Most districts have eliminated these cameras because of costs and the unfairness of the system.  Solana Beach and Del Mar have some of the only remaining red-light cameras in San Diego.  Unfortunately, I was issued a ticket by a Solana Beach…

Self-Realization Fellowship

Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship Center

Encinitas is a beach town just north of San Diego.  One of the best places to visit is the free Meditation Gardens at the Self-Realization Fellowship.  Located on the cliffs above the beach, this is one of the most scenic areas in coastal San Diego County. WEBSITE: http://www.encinitastemple.org/ You cannot miss the Self-Realization Fellowship as…

Sous Vide Recipes

Top 10 Sous Vide Recipes

Sous vide is a cooking technique that has hit the mainstream in recent years.  We love this technique because it allows you to perfectly cook meat.  This is our regularly updated list of our top sous vide recipes. Overview of Sous Vide For an overview of sous vide and the equipment you need be sure…

Fleet Week

San Diego Fleet Week

Fleet Week is an opportunity for the public to see San Diego’s rich military tradition in action.  This fall event offers free public tours of ships and entertainment at Broadway Pier in downtown. WEBSITE: https://fleetweeksandiego.org/ Fleet Week was created in 1997 to honor and celebrate the men and women of the military through public events. …

Second Chance Beer

San Diego Beer: Second Chance Beer Company

The Second Chance Beer Company is an up-and-comer in the San Diego beer scene.  They are headquartered off-the-beaten track in the suburban neighborhood of Carmel Mountain Ranch.  However, their tasting room is one of the most attractive in San Diego. WEBSITE: https://www.secondchancebeer.com/   The Second Chance Beer Company opened in 2015.  They have been expanding…