Though visitors to California might make directly for cities such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, San Diego has a lot of offer tourists. If you want a great trip away in a city that offers a vibrant mix of attractions, then San Diego is definitely the spot to visit.
For any trip, the best means of getting the most from your days away is to put in some forethought and research before you go. Even for the most spontaneous of people, knowing the local attractions and drawing up a rough …

When you begin to plan a romantic weekend away San Diego may not be the first place that springs to mind. However, if you look in closer detail at this beautiful city there is no question that if offers the ideal retreat for you and your loved one to explore. With great beaches and an uninterrupted view of sunrises and sunsets there is the full opportunity for love to blossom. And there are several top spots that you should not miss whilst you’re away.
One of the key things for any …

For an amusement park that is almost a century old, San Diego’s Belmont Park is far from old or dull. This amazing attraction is one of California’s few surviving beach and boardwalk amusement parks, and a must-see for people of all ages. From roller-coasters to water rides, Belmont Park will surely make your trip to San Diego worthwhile.
The park’s most famous attraction is the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. Opened for the first time on the fourth of July in 1925, this exciting coaster is one of two original beachfront roller-coasters …

Considered the birthplace of what is now the State of California, Old Town San Diego will surprise those who consider this city just a surfer’s paradise. With a wide range of shops, restaurants, theaters, museums and more, Old Town is an adventure of its own. Tourists and locals all love to visit this spectacular part of San Diego and can easily spend hours to days here.
For history lovers, Old Town is the perfect place to learn just how the settlement of California began and has evolved. Some of the most …

Just a short drive away, Legoland is a stop everyone, both big and small will want to make when visiting San Diego. This amazing amusement park includes rides and other fun activities as well as impressive Lego displays. It also has water activities and movies for the whole family to enjoy.
Start your magical day at Legoland with an exciting ride on one of the park’s many roller coasters. The most popular is Legoland´s trademark Dragon Coaster, which takes visitors on a huge green dragon made of Legos that zigzags its …

San Diego has enough entertainment opportunities and attractions to keep your busy for several weeks even if you were to spend every waking hour exploring the nooks and corners of the city. Nestled in Orange County with Mexico across the border, the city boasts of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. So, if you are ready for some fun in the sun, San Diego is the place to be in.
A tour of the city’s museums should be on the card for anybody who enjoys art, sculpture and …

Although San Diego may lack the fast pace of its neighbor LA, the city makes up for it in the form of the quiet solitude that it offers its visitors while being surrounded by all the amenities that one would expect from a major metropolitan area. A one tank ride from LA, San Diego has several tourist attractions of its own to boast of and a trip to the state of California will be incomplete without exploring this quaint and hidden gem.
A trip to downtown San Diego will reveal that …

If you’re looking to try something a bit different while staying in San Diego, then why not sign up for a pleasant Hot Air Balloon ride?
Hot air balloon rides are a relaxing and peaceful way to enjoy the breath-taking San Diego scenery from above. Take a hot air balloon flight for two and have fun gliding through the air while taking in the view of the Pacific coast and its mountains. You can even take a private hot air balloon flight and pop the question to your loved one while …

As California’s second largest city, San Diego is slightly less well-known than Los Angeles to the north but is preferred by more vacationers due to its mild climate, spectacular scenery, and exciting attractions. San Diego hotels are spread out in the all San Diego county.You can find a great selection of hotels on the beach, hotels Downtown, hotels near the zoo, hotels in La Jolla and more.
Most hotels in San Diego offer discounted price because we are entering the beginning of the slower season.Check for rates and announcements. Modern-day San …

Events, Food — By meaghanclark on November 9, 2010 at 3:55 am

This Wednesday, URBN Coal Fire Pizza is celebrating its trek to North Park with a “Neighborhood Social” event. The new, 5000 square foot space is opening its rustic doors from 6-8 p.m., introducing the neighborhood to its New Haven style thin crust pizza pies served on classic baking pans.

Hardly the typical pizza joint, you’ll find …