San Diego History Center In beautiful Balboa Park, the San Diego History Center is the city’s premier destination for the true stories of southern California exploration, settlement, and civilization from the 16th century to modern-day. A beautiful museum in a spectacularly gorgeous setting, the San Diego History Center is also nearby the San Diego Zoo,…
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Mission Beach
Mission Beach [caption id="attachment_13769" align="alignright" width="425"] Pacific Beach Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] By its name, you might think that San Diego’s Mission Beach would be a manicured stretch of sand on a picturesque coastline but that’s not all. Mission Beach is but one of San Diego’s most California cool, exciting, and utterly lovely neighborhood districts with…
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Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, though officially chartered in the 1980s, dates back to the mid-19th century when what was known as the New Town was established on the waterfront. Much of what remains of the historic site include American Victorian buildings, historic details, and an abundance of unique shops, restaurants, and excitement.…
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Gulf Coast Destinations
Small towns and big cities, the communities of the Gulf Coast have one thing in common - the fabulous beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Relax on the sandy shores, swim in the warm water, and explore the historic, glamorous towns of these Gulf Coast destinations. Rockport, TX A beachy small town…
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Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum In beautiful Balboa Park, among the Spanish colonial buildings, winding nature paths, and iconic details you'll find San Diego's own Natural History Museum, an educational journey to find the history of the world. Founded in 1874, San Diego's academic quest to find historical truth leads you through the nature of the world from…
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La Jolla Shores
[caption id="attachment_13765" align="alignright" width="425"] La Jolla Beach Sunset -Courtesy SanDiego.org[/caption] La Jolla Shores Stretching for over a mile, the sugary sands of La Jolla Shores makes this beach one of the most popular in San Diego. Soft sand, calm waves, and clean water create a family-friendly environment for everyone to enjoy the intense beauty of…
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Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium The public face of the Scripps Institute for Oceanography from UC San Diego, the Birch Aquarium is first and foremost a research and conservation establishment working to protect the marine species of the world. Providing education and appreciation for the global community of underwater animals, the Birch Aquarium is a leading institution with…
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Holiday Themed Trips: Halloween
Halloween is only about a month away and what better way to celebrate the scariest, horror-filled holiday than to visit some of the nation's absolute best-haunted attractions? Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, the people leading these haunted houses, hayrides, and tours sure want you to so hop on board and give in…
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USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum In the historic San Diego Embarcadero, the USS Midway Museum reigns as the number one attraction for military and maritime history in southern California. Commissioned a week after the end of WWII, the USS Midway was the world's largest ship in the world until 1955 (it's even bigger than the Titanic!), too big…
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San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Arguably the best zoo in the entire world, the San Diego Zoo brings you face to face with over 3,700 wild and beautiful creatures over an impressive 100 acres of land. Located in the expansive Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo boasts national acclaim and awards for their various programs and research…
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