San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via Perimeter Trail

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via Perimeter Trail

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…

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area

San Diego Hikes: North Fortuna via 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 hike is the suggested route up North Fortuna via East Fortuna Staging Area. Starting Point: East Fortuna Staging Area,…

San Diego’s Best Cheesesteaks: Giorgino’s

San Diego’s Best Cheesesteaks: Giorgino’s

Fun Diego Family is on a search for the best Philadelphia Cheesesteak in the San Diego area.  We have been coming to Giorgino’s in Golden Hill since it opened in 2007.  Giorgino’s stands out not just for its cheesesteak but its extensive menu of East Coast specialties. WEBSITE: https://www.giorginos.com/ Giorgino’s is in a quiet neighborhood…

Hiking San Diego: Quarry Loop Trail at Mission Trails Regional Park

Hiking San Diego: Quarry Loop Trail at Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.  There are many great hikes located by the state-of-the-art visitor’s center.  However, the western end of the park also has a great network of trails.  This is our look at a short 2-mile hike on suburban Quarry Loop Trail. Starting…