San Francisco Vacation Guide

San Francisco guide

Top Attractions in San Francisco Northern California‘s best-known metropolis was once known as the “City of Flags” — a fitting moniker given the diversity of people who make up San Francisco’s population. All those different cultures have swirled together to create a unique cosmopolitan experience, with everything from streetcar rides to Chinatown parades. Even the … Read more

Cabin Lodging in California

California Cabin Lodging

There’s something romantic about a cozy cabin lodging. Waking to the sounds of the birds singing, exploring the tranquil forest environment, sharing a bottle of wine by the open fire. California has no shortage of cabin lodgings that seem like something straight out of your favorite fairytale. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with … Read more

Car Seat Options for Plane Travel

Traveling with Car Seats

How to Travel with a Car Seat If you’ve traveled with small children, you know the headache surrounding car seats. We have 3 small children, and car seat logistics are always part of our vacation planning! We have three economic options when traveling with car seats (sure there are others, like buying all new car … Read more

Honeymoon on California’s Coronado Island

Honeymoon Coronado Island

Coronado Island offers honeymoon couples and other romantics a great beach experience right off the coast of San Diego. The perfect southern California weather, with an average temperature of 70 degrees and low humidity, makes it possible to enjoy the destination in any season. Stretching for one and one half miles, picture-perfect Coronado Beach was … Read more

San Diego’s Famous Landmarks

Famous Landmarks San Diego

Growing up in San Diego, I was able to gain some knowledge of the local landmarks – places and things that, in some way, represent the spirit and character of the city. I’m not talking about the obvious, popular tourist destinations or attractions like Sea World or the San Diego Zoo. Or even neighborhoods such … Read more

San Diego Ice Skating Rinks

Ice Skating San Diego

Where to go ice skating in San Diego In such a mild, warm climate as San Diego’s, where you can pretty much do any outdoor activity year round, ice skating isn’t something we typically engage in like we would, say, surfing. It’s largely a circumstance of geography and climate – we don’t freeze our butts … Read more

Visiting La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium La Jolla

Birch Aquarium at Scripps in San Diego The Birch Aquarium, which is smaller and more intimate than some of its larger and more well-known cousins, is a place where you can get close to the animals and take your time enjoying them. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been working here for over a century, … Read more

Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista Nature Center

Exploring the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista The Living Coast Discovery Center (Chula Vista Nature Center), located on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on beautiful San Diego Bay, is a globally renowned zoo/aquarium showcasing plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats. The Chula Vista Nature Center is committed to … Read more

Best San Diego Holiday Activities

Best Holiday Activities San Diego

Spending the Christmas holiday season in San Diego has its benefits: the weather is usually mild – in fact December is one of the sunniest months of the year. Which means unlike other parts of the country, we miss out on rituals like shoveling snow – although the nights can get pretty darn chilly this … Read more

Free Things to Do in and Around San Diego

Free Things to Do in and Around San Diego

Having fun in San Diego doesn’t always require a lot of money. In fact, many things to see and do here are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beaches, picturesque weather and an array of settings country-wide, San Diego offers a fun and inexpensive getaway during all seasons of the year. Tough economic times make … Read more