Black Mountain Open Space Park is a new and evolving part of the city of San Diego’s Park and Recreation system. Most of the action centers around the mountain itself but a major section of the park is in the northwest area beyond the mountain. This is an area that has been fairly newly developed…
At over 1,500 feet Black Mountain stands out as one the highest points in the city of San Diego. That elevation may not sound like a great deal but the official elevation of the city is 11 feet. Try and name another major city with such a dramatic elevation gain within its limits (okay Los…
Our house backs up to Black Mountain, one of the highest points in the city of San Diego. As development of the mountain has substantially increased in recent years, the city has set aside a 2,000+ acre portion as Black Mountain Open Space Park. For more information see our complete guide to the area. This…
Welcome to San Diego Hikes our guide to hiking in San Diego. Black Mountain Open Space Park is a great addition to the city of San Diego park system. Its key feature is the 1,500 ft Black Mountain which stands out for miles around as one of the highest points in the city. The Cole…
Welcome to our series San Diego Hikes. When it comes to hiking with a view in the city of San Diego it is hard to beat Black Mountain Open Space Park in the Rancho Penasquitos area. Because this park is right next to our house we have frequented the hiking trails for years. This is…
We admit we are among the legions of Phil’s BBQ fans. Overall this, now mini-chain, is probably San Diego’s most popular restaurant. The main location has over 11,000 Yelp reviews. Yelp consistently adds Phil’s to its top restaurants in the nation list. It was number 68 in 2016. So, of course, we need to add…
The closest beach to our house also happens to be a great place to hike. Torrey Pines State Beach is right next to the Torrey Pines State Reserve and we hike this area several times a year and have posted some family friendly hiking guides. Twice a year or so I like to do a…
For many years, good BBQ restaurants in San Diego were non-existent. That is slowly changing as some legit places are now opening up. Leading the way is a small location off the beaten track in Lemon Grove. To kick off our series on San Diego’s Best BBQ we thought we would start off with a Coops…
Board and Brew is one of those long running places that in recent years has exploded into a growing mini-chain. We have been going to the original location in the heart of Del Mar since the 1990s. In the past few years this sandwich spot has grown to over a dozen locations, not just in…
The Torrey Pines golf course is one of the most scenic public golf courses in the world. It sits on a bluff 300 feet above the Pacific and has spectacular cliffside views. The Lodge at Torrey Pines sits right at the entrance to the golf course at the 1st and 18th holes of both the…