San Diego Activities
March 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
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Don’t want to see the sights of San Diego from a tour bus? The Los Angeles Times has just published an article entitled focusing on new jogging tours.
City Running Tours are the newest craze in the area, taking their cue from successful tours in New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C. developed by New Yorker Michael Gazaleh. Jennifer Hughes, who runs the San Diego branch, allows customers to set the pace and even personalize their itineraries.
It’s the perfect idea for health conscious travelers, where site seeing and exercise join together to make a memorable vacation.
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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Beginning February 11, the will be offering a weekly event series entitled which seeks to bring together locals and tourists alike.
Here’s a rough outline of the schedule:
Mondays: wine tasting in Quarter Kitchen
Tuesdays: chef demonstration in Quarter Kitchen
Wednesdays: weekly card game on Eden Rooftop
Thursdays: pole dancing lessons on Eden Rooftop
Fridays: cocktail mixing demonstrations at Envy Nightclub
Saturdays: yoga on Eden Rooftop
Sundays: video game night on Eden Rooftop
All the events are free, but do require reservations. You can also thank the Ivy Hotel for trying their hardest to spice up your week!
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February 12th, 2008 by jamie a
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Can you name a better place to have a sleepover other than the San Diego Zoo?
I bet you can’t!
With at the zoo, kids, teens, and adults all have the opportunity to spend the night at the zoo complete with camping equipment, campfires, and guided walks and talks. There’s themed weekends like “Beastly Bedtime” with activities for children and “Adult-Only” nights with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
The next weekend on the calendar is a special Valentine’s Day celebration for those 21 and up, which includes a special campfire speaker on the love lives of animals.
There’s always multiple sleepovers to choose from every month, so be sure and find one that suits your style and make a reservation!
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February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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SanDiego.com recently published a for everyone celebrating the holiday in the city. From romantics and nature lovers to art nuts and chocolate connoisseurs, there’s something on the list for everyone.
There’s suggestions like Belmont Park and and Haunted Sam Diego for those looking for dates under $30, or there’s one hour surf lessons and couples massages for those wanting to splurge a little.
There’s even a listing of “romantic tips” such as slipping love notes into your significant other’s pockets or having dinner by candlelight to round out this complete guide to the holiday.
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January 22nd, 2008 by carrie t
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While you’re on vacation you might be inclined to use the gym at your hotel, but consider waking up early and going for a jog along . The spectacular boardwalk is one of San Diego’s most serene spots (particularly in the mornings in late afternoons).
One of the best ways to enter the bay is in Pacific Beach. Head down Fanuel Street to the Bay (from the 1-5 exit on Grand/Garnet, take Grand or Garnet west toward the beach and then take a left on Fanuel. Follow Fanuel Street to the Bay. You’ll cross PB Drive, and then La Palma; there will be parking in that area either in the parking lot or find street parking). Along the bay is a beautiful boardwalk which you can loop or take over to the beaches. Happy travels!
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January 8th, 2008 by susan j
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Weddings. Ever since two of my coworkers got engaged, our office has been buzzing nonstop about invitations, bridal dresses, honeymoons, and the like. And with good reason, because there’s a lot to think about before the Big Day.
Whether you’re a local to San Diego who’s tying the knot in your (figurative) backyard or you’re planning a destination wedding on a beautiful, secluded beach, we’ve rounded up some resources from around the web to help you plan your wedding.
Accommodations: Booking a hotel or B & B for your wedding party and family members is one of the first steps in planning a wedding, especially if you or your fiancé have a large family. MySanDiegoWedding has a directory of , , and so you can find the perfect place for all your guests to stay.
Reception sites: Another key component to any wedding is finding the right place for the reception. The number of guests, the budget, and your personal style preferences are all important considerations. For instance, offers a beautiful setting for a traditional wedding or reception, either indoors or out. For a more unusual setting, you might consider a reception aboard a . offers a more complete directory of possible .
Honeymoon: After all the confetti and cake, you and your new spouse can look forward to relaxing together on an unforgettable vacation. I like the idea of registering for your honeymoon instead of housewares, because let’s face it, glassware can break, but memories of a luxurious getaway to some sunny, exotic locale are forever. To find out your honeymooner profile, you could take . Then you can for that once-in-a-lifetime trip you and the SO been dreaming of.
One last thing… If you’re still searching for the perfect dress, then you might want to check out the Wedding Party Bridal Show on Sunday, March 30 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown San Diego.
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December 25th, 2007 by susan j
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From our family at Go San Diego Card to yours, here’s wishing you a very happy holiday!
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December 13th, 2007 by susan j
Planning a trip to San Diego? Check out our guide to events in San Diego for the coming week…
Friday, December 14-Sunday, December 14 (7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, 2 pm on Sunday)
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra performs along with the Chorus of the Bach Collegium.
Friday, December 14-Saturday, December 15
Old Town San Diego gives visitors a taste of the holidays in early San Diego with , live entertainment, luminarias, and more. Tours start at 6 pm with proceeds benefiting the Old Town San Diego Historic Park.
Now through Sunday, December 16
The Port of San Diego presents the 36th annual . This year’s theme “Yo Ho Ho… A Pirate’s Christmas!” which is sure to excite the whole family!
Now through January 6 (various times)
Horton Place hosts for all ages. Prices for a 2 hour session are $12 for adults and $10 for kids under 12. Proceeds go to the Cancer Care Treatment Center at Rady Children’s Hospital.
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November 30th, 2007 by amy c
One of many Mission style homes in San Diego
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Remnants of California’s colonial history still remain today in the Mediterranean flourishes and adobe stucco houses, buildings, and churches that speckle San Diego. Mission style architecture not only offers a glimpse into San Diego’s past, but combined with the palm trees and warm breeze, can make you feel as if you are a world away from a modern city.
Personally, I conjured up my dream home when I visited San Diego for the first time and took in the spacious architecture that seamlessly blends the outside with the inside, the paint jobs that age with increasing beauty, and the mosaic tile adorned rooms that make it easy to imagine you are in a Spanish villa. For all the architecture buffs or those of you wanting to see history through buildings that are more like art, check out these prime locations for glimpsing brilliant architecture.
A stroll through alone will transport you to another time with its Cal-Mex culture. The outside markets, mariachi bands, countless restaurants with authentic Spanish and Mexican food feel at home among a back drop of artfully aged arch ways, individually placed red curved brick, and sun-kissed stucco flanked by luscious bougainvillea.
Father Junipero Serra can be partially credited for bringing this beautiful architecture to the states when he established his first California mission. , built in in the mission style, commemorates Native America, Spanish, Mexican, and American time periods through 1929 with artifacts, featuring housewares, tools and furniture.
Uptown and La Jolla are still home to the work of prolific architect, Irving Gill, who, around the turn of the century, integrated the desert-like landscape into his designs. Some of his homes are on the list. Soon local architects followed in his footsteps, modeling city buildings, such as the County Administration Center, the , and the , after Spanish/Mexican influences, according to Frommer’s.
A wonderful aspect of the San Diego experience is that an adobe church can be found next to a modern office building which could neighbor a Victorian home, showcasing San Diego’s diverse history and influences. If the mission style architecture has drawn out the designer in you, perhaps take the that showcases preserved Victorian homes and office buildings, another famed style of architecture in California.
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November 13th, 2007 by carrie t
Pacific Beach
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Last week, voted to ban alcohol on many of their beaches for 18 months. This mainly affects Pacific Beach (P.B.), which is known for having a very lively beach atmosphere throughout the summer and the major holidays. The agreement for the ban came partly in response to dangerous fights that broke out over Labor Day weekend in P.B.
San Diegans have long been split on this issue. Many local businesspeople support the ban; they feel it will clean up the streets and encourage people to conduct themselves more responsibly in public. Families are typically supportive of the ban because they want to feel safe having their children on the beach. (more…)
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