San Diego has two world-class zoos. The San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park right by downtown and the airport. Meanwhile, the much larger San Diego Zoo Safari Park is about 45 minutes to the north. This is our guide to San Diego Zoo Tickets. Overview The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park, right by…
San Diego is lucky to have two of the top zoos in the world. Of course, for visitors whose time is limited, you may only have the opportunity to visit one. So this article looks at the differences between the San Diego Zoo vs Safari Park so you can make the most informed decision. Overview…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of the best zoos in the world. Many long-time San Diego residents visit on a regular basis. For those wanting a more in-depth experience, the Safari Park offers a wealth of additional activities. This is our guide to San Diego Zoo Safari Park Add-On Activities. NOTE: These…
San Diego has two world-class zoos. The San Diego Zoo is in Balboa Park right by downtown and the airport. Meanwhile, the much larger San Diego Zoo Safari Park is about 45 minutes to the north. This is our guide to San Diego Zoo Safari Park Tickets. There is also a brief recommendation about Add-on…
Little Italy has become one of the hippest parts of San Diego. In July 2018, the latest hot spot opened, the Little Italy Food Hall. For my birthday lunch I asked my family to take me their for a visit. The Little Italy Food Hall is basically an upscale food court. It was sponsored by…
The small town of Del Mar sits on 3 miles of Pacific Beach shoreline. There are 3 distinct beach areas in Del Mar. The most popular beach is Del Mar City Beach in the heart of town. Beach Type: Long sandy beach Access: Directly from parking lot/street Parking: Free street parking/some paid parking Facilities: Full…
Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a small beach area in North San Diego County. It is not only one of our favorite spots to visit the ocean, but it is also home to some of the best casual dining spots in all of San Diego. This is our overview of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. History Cardiff-by-the-Sea was founded in 1911 by…
Going to state beaches is extremely convenient. If you are willing to pay for parking, you can generally park right by the sand. This is our guide to Silver Strand State Beach, one of the most family friendly beaches. Location: 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118 Beach Type: Wide open, fairly secluded family beach Access: Straight…
Imperial Beach aka IB is the first beach I went to in San Diego. When I visited my brother in 1990 he lived right on Imperial Beach. At the time, IB was a little downtrodden. Not the typical So Cal beach I imagined. Flash forward to 2018 and a renovated Imperial Beach is pretty hip….
The border crossing from San Diego to Tijuana, Mexico is the busiest border crossing in the world. However, Border Field State Park, right by the border crossing, can seem almost empty. This is a hidden place that many San Diego natives have never visited. This is our guide to visiting Border Field State Park. Location:…