Suburban San Diego has many small mountains that allow for a quick intense workout. One of our favorites is Twin Peaks in Poway. The 2.5 mile climb up Twin Peaks in Poway provides a 500-foot climb to get the heart going. The name Twin Peaks comes from two mountains next to each other in Poway. …
Mission Bay is one of San Diego’s great playgrounds. Along with about 2,000 acres of water, there are 27 miles of shorelines, 18 of which are sandy beaches. There are also many bike paths appropriate for all ages. We love to do the 12-mile Mission Bay Bike Loop. Because this is a loop you can…
When I first moved to California in 1991, I lived neat the Bird Rock district of La Jolla. For California, this area has actually not changed too much over the years. However, one major addition has been Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has gained worldwide fame and is now expanding in multiple…
One of our favorite easy bike rides is the La Jolla Bike Path. This short trail runs a mile. However, we like to add another mile through the Bird Rock neighborhood. This La Jolla Bike Path to Bird Rock is a 4-mile roundtrip ride that stops at the famed Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. The La…
When it comes to cooking steak, nothing beats using the sous vide technique. This is our guide to cooking perfect sous vide ribeye steak. Go To Recipe Sous vide is nothing more than a hot water bath set at the temperature you want the meat to cook at. So, if you set the sous vide…
Coronado is a small town directly across the harbor from downtown San Diego. It is almost completely surrounded by ocean. The Pacific Ocean is on one side and the San Diego Bay is on the other. This makes it a beach lover’s paradise. This is our look at the prime Coronado Central beach, one of…
The small town of Del Mar sits on 3 miles of Pacific Beach shoreline. There are 3 distinct beach areas in Del Mar. Del Mar North Beach is known as the dog-friendly beach. Beach Type: Large sandy beach Access: Directly from street Parking: Free street parking Facilities: None Good For: People with dogs, laying out…
Solana Beach is a small town north of San Diego that has about 2 miles of beachfront. Del Mar Shores is the southernmost beach, on the border with Del Mar. Seascape Surf is directly to the north. Both beaches ss well below bluffs and provide a great place to get away from the crowds. This…
I have been coming to the original Surf Rider Pizza Co in Ocean Beach for close to a decade. This beachfront place specializes in NY-style pizza of surprisingly high-quality. Surf Rider has now opened more locations in San Diego. In Fun Diego Family’s quest for San Diego’s Best Pizza here is our Surf Rider Pizza…
When I moved to San Diego in 1991, I was amazed at the places that offered giant 28” NY-style pizza. However, once I started tasting these pies I realized it was a case of quantity over quality. One exception is Tony’s Giant Pizzeria & Grill in Clairemont. This is our Tony’s Giant Pizzeria & Grill Review….