San Diego Employment opportunities abound in San Diego. Let’s face it, everyone wants to live, work and play in San Diego, which is known locally as Americas’s Finest City. And why not? The United States Weather Bureau has described San Diego’s weather as being the most ideal in America. Plus, unlike many cities in the… Read more »
Posts By: Barry Berndes
San Diego International Restaurant Row Offers Great Best Restaurants
San Diego International Restaurant Row Offers Lots of Dining Alternatives It’s fast becoming the best restaurant row in San Diego County with one outstanding restaurant after another sitting side by side with each offering memorable cuisine from different counties. Plus, it’s freeway close to virtually every suburb in central San Diego. And getting there is… Read more »
Dan Diegos Euro Cafe & Pub is a local favorite
Dan Diegos Euro Cafe and Pub, 2415 Morena Blvd., Bay Park (619-276-2100). Open Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 11:3- a.m.–10 p.m. (kitchen closed at 9 p.m.); Friday 11:30 a.m. till 11 p.m. (kitchen loses at 10 p.m.); Sat. 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.); Sunday 10:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)… Read more »
Bay Park is A Wonderful Place to Live, Work & Play
BAY PARK OFFERS EASY ACCESS TO EVERYWHERE SEE MAP BELOW Bay Park offers easy freeway access to every central city suburb. Plus, a coaster stop is scheduled to be built in the not too distant future. Currently, Amtrak chugs through Bay Park several times a day as well. Plus, the San Diego Trolley has a… Read more »
Catalina Island is a Perfect Weekend Getaway
Romantic Santa Catalina Island is a perfect getaway. It’s a mere 22 miles off the coast of southern California from Dana Point and getting there is half the fun! Most people arrive by high speed luxury cruisers from Dana Point, Long Beach, Newport Beach or San Pedro with up to 30 departures a day from… Read more »
Tierrasanta Calls itself The Island in the Hills
Tierrasanta who describes itself as the Island in the Hills is a unique residential community if for no other reason that it is the only residential community in San Diego where all of roads leading into Tierrasanta dead end. Thus, there are no roads that just pass through it going somewhere else. Yet, it’s hill… Read more »
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill is Classy
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill is well-known as an outstandoing seafood restaurant serving sustainable fish. They have locations in SanDiego county (2), Orange County, Phoenix, Arizona, Catalina Island, Santa Barbara, and Temecula. It has a well-established reputation for delicious, sustainable, fresh seafood of the highest quality. Bluewater Seafood a list of awards of excellence . So… Read more »
Temecula’s Ponte Winery Offers a Superb Overnight Escape
Ponte Family Estate Winery & Ponte Vineyard Inn 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula (951-694-8855) [Pontewinery.com] Open weekdays 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. & till 5:30 p.n\m. om the weekends. Wine tastings includes 6 tastings $30 per person The impressive Ponte Family Estate Winery with its award winning outdoor vineyard view restaurant and top 10 ranked Ponte… Read more »
Orfila Winery Offers a Beautiful Setting and Great Wines in the Julian & Escondido Tasting Rooms
Escondido Location 13455 San Pasqual Rd. | Escondido, CA 92025 Call: 760.738.6500 x 22, Toll Free: 1.800.868.WINE (9463) Southern California’s Award Winning Winery with Wine Bar in Julian Orfila Vineyards & Winery (3) at 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido (760-738-6500) is undoubtedly the best winery in San Diego County. It’s also the oldest active winery… Read more »
San Diego Timeshare Resorts for Resales & Rentals
SellMyTimeshareNow is the best online resource for buying, selling, and renting timeshares around the world. With thousands of listings located at resorts worldwide, we feature a great deal of San Diego timeshares available for travelers. Instead of booking hotel rooms at inflated rates for your next trip, you could find high-quality vacation ownership resales or… Read more »
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse Open Mon. –Thurs., 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Fri., 4 p.m.–11 p.m. | Sat., 3:30 p.m.–11 p.m. | Sun., 3 p.m.–10 p.m. Outback Steakhouses offer excellent service and down-to-earth prices with a very appealing Australian outback atmosphere. This unbeatable combination has gotten them rated as America’s Best Steak House by Zagat. It’s also a real… Read more »
San Diego Outlets at the Border is the newest factory outlet center at the San Ysidro border
The new cool in factory outlet shopping at the San Diego International Border is the San Diego Outlets at the Border , which is the closest Factory Outlet Center to the Interstate 5 Freeway exit at 4463 Camino del la Plaza and Virginia Way in San Ysidro. The great appeal about this classy new outlet… Read more »
Ecopedicabs In San Ysidro
Ecopedicabs in San Ysidro (Bicycle Taxi) conveniently located along Camino de la Plaza and San Ysidro Blvd. (619-446-6876 or www.ecopedicabs.com), is giving transportation around San Ysidro a whole new meaning. Rides are $3.50 per person from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Not only is the service inexpensive, but it is an efficient, fast and fun… Read more »
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad
Enjoy a Revolutionary Dining Experience Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad (760-918-2421). Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ($8.95–$21.95). Happy Hour Daily 3 p.m.–6 p.m. During the week dinner is served from 4 p.m.–9 p.m. and till 10 p.m. on the weekends. ($11.95–$47.95). Sunday Brunch is served 10:30 a.m.– 2:30… Read more »
South Bay’s Chula Vista Offers Factory Outlets, 1600 Room Hotel
South Bay is home to Chula Vista, which is the second largest city in San Diego County. Next door to Chula Vista is National City, the commercial hub of San Diego’s industry and the second oldest city in the county. Not to be overlooked is the beach town of Imperial Beach, home to one of… Read more »
Encinitas Station Farmers Market
The Encinitas Station Farmers Market is comprised of 40+ vendors selling local farm fresh produce, specialty meats and cheeses in addition to an array of artisan products including breads and gluten-free goods. There is even be gelato to cure that sweet tooth! There are incentives for those walking, biking, or riding the Coaster to the… Read more »
AVANT Restaurant at the Rancho Bernardo Inn
AVANT Restaurant at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr., San Diego, CA 92128 (858-675-8550). Open Sun.–Thurs. 4 p.m. –10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m. –11 p.m. ($21–$32) with a prix fix menu Mon.–Fri. 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Happy Hour Mon.–Fri. 4 p.m.–6 p.m. with ($2) off signature drinks… Read more »
Bayview Baptist Church in San Diego
Bayview Baptist Church in San Diego is freeway close and not far from downtown San Diego, located at 6126 Benson Ave. (619-262-8384). Their popular Sunday services are at 8 a.m. for early risers and 11 a.m. for everyone else. It has an enthusiastic congregation of worshipers. It’s a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-generational church offering a wide spectrum… Read more »
McClellan-Palomar Airport in North County
McClellan-Palomar Airport is North County’s regional airport located in Carlsbad at 2198 Palomar Airport Road (760-431-4646). It is also home to a brand new state of the art $24 million green terminal featuring wide open front windows. The terminal include a spacious lobby, boarding lounge areas and the latest in modern airport technology and Wi-Fi… Read more »
Five Star Tours San Diego Tours & Charter Buses
Since 1994, Five Star Tours has been offering the best local and regional San Diego tours and charter buses. Before seeing the rest of the city on your own, get an informative lay-of-the-land aboard a sleek, modern bus and enjoy the narrative of what makes San Diego so special. Five Star Tours offers daily and… Read more »
Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego is Where History Lives and the Fiesta Lasts Forever
Festive Old Town comes alive at this new shopping and dining attraction in historic Old Town. Shop at the Beacon Artworks Gallery (619-823-6130) for colorful San Diego paintings. Sample San Diego’s best tasting wines at the Hacienda De Las Rosas’ tasting room (619-840-5579). Dine on the spacious patio at the Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant,… Read more »
Up Your Alley “Outrageously Feminine Attire”
A visit to the Temecula Wine Country isn’t complete without a stop at Up Your Alley, located just off the 15 in Old Town. With 2000 square feet of shopping bliss, almost every customer that enters the store declares it “my favorite boutique EVER.” Formerly of La Jolla Carlsbad and Del Mar, Up Your Alley’s… Read more »
Los Angeles: our Insider’s Guide for what to see & do
Local don’t go to L.A., except when they must. So, if you must go,here are the places you have to see. Many vacationers take the California Loop, which is to be home based in San Diego and then to take a day trip to Los Angeles. Then they hurry home to refreshing San Diego. Once… Read more »
Temecula Is San Diego’s Nearby Wine Country
Visiting the wineries in Temecula is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to discovering all that the thriving city of Temecula and the Temecula Valley has to offer. So, whatever you do, don’t miss a visit to Temecula Valley in Riverside County. Temecula is less than an hour away from downtown San… Read more »
Gillespie Field Is San Diego’s Largest Airport
Gillespie Field is the oldest and largest of San Diego County’s eight airports. It includes not just runways, towers, and a terminal, but many airport-related businesses as well. It is comfortably located in the northwest corner of El Cajon, off Bradley & Highway 67, 10 miles north east of Downtown San Diego, at 1960 Joe… Read more »
Poway Is North County’s “City in the Country”
Poway, which describes itself as “the city in the country,” is both rural and cosmopolitan. Proof positive of its unique claim is that its proudly boasts of having over 60 miles of equestrian and hiking trails. And having horses on your property is a rule rather than an exception. So it should come as no… Read more »
San Diego Nightlife, Restaurants & Bars
When the sun goes down, the natives get restless. Many head for their nearest watering hole, while the more sophisticated leave their beachwear behind, freshen up and slip into something slinky, stylish and fashionable. They head to the best nightclubs and start moving to the rhythm of the music. In addition to these recommendations, our… Read more »
Tijuana 65 things to see & do Shop, Eat, Sightsee with map + border parking & RT bus shuttle
Tijuana must include an excursion to Rio Tijuana for shopping. Tijuana is an exciting international city best seen on foot with a self guided map tour. To get from one of the two major shopping areas take a taxi cab or a bus. Driving your car in Tijuana is Highly Discouraged. Your American insurance is… Read more »
San Ysidro is Home to 4 Factory Outlet Centers
San Ysidro is home to four HUGE factory outlet centers at the international border separating Mexico from the United States. With over 50,000 vehicles and 25,000 pedestrians passing through the San Ysidro Port of Entry at San Ysidro each day makes San Ysidro the busiest international border crossing in the world. This port of entry… Read more »
The Gaslamp Quarter, Historic Walking & Driving Tour
San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is where history, fine dining, shopping and entertainment come together in sights, sounds and tastes. In fact, the 16-block area between Fourth and Sixth avenues, Broadway and the waterfront has been designated a National Historic District. Here you will find many beautifully reconstructed buildings from a bygone era. These buildings now… Read more »
