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From “Hipster America” the 11th Most Hip City is San Diego!

Feb 02, 2012 by

What if the  hipsters in San Diego made the ultimate  sacrifice to don even tighter jeans, (than usual) show more skin than their cut-off jean shorts currently reveal, and decided to grow more daring moustache [...]

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Got Family Vacation Plans? San Diego is good for Every Body!

Jan 28, 2012 by

Considered as one of the most modern cities of California, San Diego has beaches and lots of parks to explore such as the SeaWorld theme park, the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. San Diego [...]

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25 Fun & Free Things to Do in San Diego

Jan 26, 2012 by

Having fun in San Diego doesn’t require a lot of money; in fact, many things to see and do here are absolutely free. With 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather year-round, and a variety [...]

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Little Corona Del Mar Beach in Orange County – Heaven on Earth

Jan 26, 2012 by

Or when you really need to stop, but how a few minutes at the beach will wash away your troubles and just might fix everything. With one of the best climates on the globe, and [...]

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The Top 10 Reasons to Visit San Diego in 2012

Jan 25, 2012

  The coastal strip of San Diego is more than a hundred miles long, and with its Mediterranean climate of mild wet winters, and warm dry summers, results in a long growing season, and probably [...]

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Happy New Year from Travelin’ Local

Dec 31, 2011

New Years Day Poem I have been feeling in a rut –and kind of blue, but I made it my New Year’s resolution to be more positive and more “out there”. This New Year © [...]

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Surfing, Swimming, and Hiking at Carlsbad State Beach

Sep 22, 2011

Being able to enjoy the ocean while waking up to the sound of the surf, is one of life’s most special joys. And, during my stay at the

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“Soul Surfer”; The Bethany Hamilton Saga

Aug 29, 2011

This movie is based on the life and subsequent tragedy which befell upon a young, gifted and quite beautiful surfer, Bethany Hamilton, whose left arm was bitten off by a shark—a surfer’s worst nightmare—or for [...]

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Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour – Part 8

Aug 23, 2011

When we last visited the Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour, we were at 453 Rialto Avenue. Now it’s time to keep “Truckin’” and moving on, (Many thanks to the late, great, Jerry Garcia and The [...]

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Welcome to the new Moro State Campground in Crystal Cove State Park

Jul 25, 2011

Camper alert! The new 35 acre Moro State Campground just opened in Crystal Cove State Park this month, providing 60 campsites overlooking the ocean above Pacific Coast Highway, including 200 parking spots for day visits. [...]

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Welcome to Newport’s Balboa Island Playground & Retreat

Jun 28, 2011

Really all you need is your sun hat, cover up, outfits for dinner, a bikini and a bike. Wheels and water really mean bikes and bikinis here! Here, it’s so easy to just drop back [...]

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Venice (Canals included) Walking Tour – Part 6

Jun 06, 2011

Recently, one of my daughters was here visiting from the East Coast. I showed her all around Venice and she instantly fell in love with it and its distinct charm. Indeed, her exact words were: [...]

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San Diego’s South Mission Beach

May 04, 2011

North of Ocean Beach, and at the most southern tip of Mission Beach, is the world famous South Mission Beach. At the left edge of this piece of paradise, is its long and unique jetty, [...]

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San Diego’s Cool and Hip Pacific Beach

May 03, 2011

Just a few miles south of Tourmaline Beach, lies the unassuming and laid-back area of San Diego’s—Pacific Beach. Albeit, there’s always some new store, building and development that’s built in and around the area, one [...]

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