Fall staycations in San Diego

Get away this season, without skipping town Much like the rest of the world, San Diego lights up during the fall and winter months. Unlike the rest of the world, however, San Diego’s transformation is unique unto itself, with beachy and bright ice rinks, sunny days mid-November, and sandals with scarves trending among us locals. … Read more

12 best wine bars in San Diego

Calling all wine lovers! Here’s where to sip and savor in San Diego Fifty Seven Degrees A well-rounded wine list plus diverse craft beer selection has made this spot a must-try since 2004. Both spacious and welcoming, Fifty Seven Degrees presents an ever-changing selection of wines by the glass or bottle. The 16,500 square foot … Read more

Kid-friendly dining in San Diego

When you need to catch up with a friend deep in the throes of parenting or perhaps have a brood yourself, eating out doesn’t mean heading straight to boozeless fast food and chaos. Some San Diego restaurants have addressed this quandary by including amenities like designated play spaces and special programming to entertain kids so … Read more

10 best hikes in San Diego

It’s time to explore America’s Finest City by foot. Ready? An uphill hike beats an hour on the squeaky treadmill any day. A clear head, a fit body and even more exploration of America’s Finest City? Let’s get to it. There’s a trail for everyone in San Diego, from the picturesque walking paths of Torrey … Read more

10 Best Beaches in San Diego

Plan your San Diego beach vacation here! There are so many fun things to do and great tourist attractions, museums and beaches to visit that it’s hard to know where to start. As the southernmost beach area in Southern California, San Diego enjoys mostly lovely sunny weather year round. Temperatures generally range in the upper … Read more

Best patio spots for long summer days

Where to go around town to sip, dine and enjoy the sunshine The weather is finally gorgeous again (see ya, June gloom!), and we’re all leaving work and jetting to a nearby hot-spot for a drink, dinner or both. Our favorites are definitely those that offer a patio, big or small, allowing us to really … Read more

3 Perfect Day trips near San Diego

Day trips near San Diego

Well hello there, August. The slow easiness of summer is finally starting to sink in. While the first few months of the season were packed with over-stimulating, big-buzz events like Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack and Comic-Con International, August is relatively quiet, a prime time to appreciate long days at the beach, nights … Read more

5 wineries to visit in Temecula

It’s time to visit Temecula this summer. Stop through these five wineries for the best tasting experience. With over 35,000 rolling acres of vineyards enhanced by more than 30 member wineries, there’s good reason to make Temecula Valley Wine Country a top travel destination this summer. Just east of the I-15 and about an hour … Read more

10 places to take dad this Father’s Day

Celebrate dad and his ever-growing love for you, for beer, for food and for San Diego with these local happenings on Father’s Day. (It’s this Sunday, June 15, by the way). Sessions Public This Ocean Beach restaurant launches a bloody Mary bar on Father’s Day, mixing up Ballast Point’s Bloody Mary mix and Fugu vodka. … Read more