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Sightsee San Diego

Posted October 31st, 2018 by Barry Berndes & filed under Amusement Park, Antiques, Apartment Rentals, Aquarium, Art Events, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Automotive Museums, Aviation Museums, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Bay Park, Bay Park Shopping, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Beach Rentals, Beer, Beer & Wine, Beer Gardens, Bike Rentals, Boat and Yacht Shows, Boat Docking, Boat Rentals, Borrego Springs, Botanical Gardens, Breweries, Cakes & Desserts, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Museums, Carlsbad Shopping, Carmel Valley, Casinos, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Clairemont, Conventions, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Events, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Shopping, Coupons, Cruises, Cuban, cuisine, Dancing, Del Mar, Diamonds, Dining With Views, Downtown, East County, East County Casinos, East Lake, East Village, El Cajon, El Cajon Museums, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Encinitas, Family Events, Featured on Main Page, Food and Restaurant Events, Galleries, Gaslamp Quarter, German, Getaways, Golden Triangle, Golf, Golf, Guadalupe Wineries, Hamburgers, Happy Hour, Harbor Cruises, Harbor Island, Harbor Island Restaurants, Hillcrest, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Home Page Content, Horseback Riding, Hotels & Resorts, International Museums, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Jolla Breakfast, La Jolla Restaurants, La Jolla Shopping, La Jolla Sports & Recreation, La Mesa, Lake View, Large Casinos, Liberty Station, Little Italy, Live Music, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican Hotels, Mexico Shopping, Microbreweries, Microbrewery, Middletown, Military, Military Museums, Miramar Road Museums, Mission Bay Sports & Recreation, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, New Homes, Nightclub, Nightlife, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Inland Weddings, North County Museums, North Park, Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach Breakfast, Ocean View, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Museums, Old Town Shops, Old Town Weddings, Pacific Beach, Point Loma Breakfast, Point Loma Events, Point Loma Museums, Point Loma Restaurants, Point Loma Shopping, Poway, Railroad Museums, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, Real Estate, Relocation, Restaurant Blog, Restaurants, Restaurants, Rosarito Beach, Row4, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Wineries, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Seaport Village, Shelter Island, South Bay, Sports Events, Staying in Carlsbad, Staying in Coronado, Staying in Del Mar, Staying in Downtown, Staying in Encinitas, Staying in La Jolla, Staying in Mission Valley, Street Fairs & Festivals, Suburbs, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, View, Vista, Weddings, Wine Bars, Winery Tours.

Sightsee San Diego by Air, Land, & Sea is the Ultimate Tour Sightsee San Diego by Air, land, & Sea, is the untimate San Diego city tour especially because San Diego is a coastal city, wrapped around a beautiful natural harbor. Then up and down the coastline for 20 miles in both north and south… Read more »

Historical Museums in San Diego

Posted July 31st, 2017 by hannahmussey & filed under Antiques, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Attractions in Del Mar, Attractions in East County, Attractions in Encinitas, Attractions in La Jolla, Attractions in Lake Elsinore, Attractions in Mission Bay, Attractions in Oceanside, Attractions in Old Town, Attractions in Point Loma, Attractions in South Bay, Attractions in the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park Corporate Meeting Venues, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets and Catering, Business Events, Central San Diego, Coronado Corporate Meeting Venues, Coronado Weddings, Downtown Museums, East County, East County Corporate Meeting Venues, Escondido Museums, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, International Museums, Military Museums, Museums, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, North County Coastal, North County Inland, Point Loma & Shelter Island Weddings, Regional, Rosarito Beach, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Blog, San Diego City Tours, San Diego Coupon, San Diego Coupons, San Diego Events Calendar, San Diego Events Calendar Things To Do, San Diego Weddings, South Bay, South Bay Weddings, Temecula Weddings, Things to Do, Wedding Planners, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

Historical Museums in San Diego are a huge San Diego Attraction. Yes, there are nearly 100 fascinating Museum from aeronautical museums to veterans museums and everything in between. Fortunately, many museums are clustered together such as the 17 museums in Balboa Park. See the Balboa Park chapter and map, the Embarcadero, which is home to… Read more »

Arts District Liberty Station: A burgeoning hub for life and culture.

Posted May 31st, 2017 by marcos & filed under Central San Diego, Children's Events, Coupons, Event Vendors, Events, Family Events, International Museums, Kids Attractions, Major Attractions, Neighborhood Events, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, Point Loma, Point Loma Banquets & Catering, Point Loma Breakfast, Point Loma Events, Point Loma Museums, Point Loma Party Venues, Point Loma Shopping, Rehearsal Dinners.

This cultural mecca within 361 waterfront acres of the former Naval Training Center San Diego (NTC) features historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, vast outdoor spaces, and plenty of parking.  Arts District Liberty Station, a burgeoning hub for life and culture in San Diego, is filled with nearly 120 galleries, museums, artist studios, nonprofit offices, creative… Read more »

Convoy Street is America’s #1 Asian Restaurant Row

Posted May 12th, 2017 by marcos & filed under Asian, Asian Fusion, Cantonese, Central San Diego, Chinese, Coffee Shops, International, Japanese & Sushi, Local Business, Restaurants, Seafood, Thai, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Vietnamese.

Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa is home to an awesome selection of nearly 100 excellent Asian restaurants, which can easily claim the title for being the best of the best in America. This multitude different styles and tastes from different countries are clustered together in min malls along a wide 1.5 mile long thoroughfare (see… Read more »

North Coast Repertory is an Intimate, Award-Winning Theatre in Solana Beach’s Lomas Santa Fe Plaza

Posted February 22nd, 2017 by marcos & filed under Art Events, Coupons, Live Theatre, North County Coastal, Solana Beach.

Around The World In 80 Days January 10 – February 11  Adapted by Mark Brown Novel by Jules Verne Stampeding elephants! Runaway trains! Unbridled humor! Reaching new heights! North Coast Rep skyrockets into the New Year with the dazzling San Diego premiere of the Jules Verne classic, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, adapted by Mark Brown. Fearless adventurer Phileas… Read more »

San Diego Employment Opportunities Abound

Posted December 6th, 2015 by Barry Berndes & filed under Apartment Rentals, Business Resources, Central San Diego, Downtown Development, East County, Encinitas, Escondido, Military, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, North County, North County Coastal Breakfast, Uncategorized.

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 »

Dan Diegos Euro Cafe & Pub is a local favorite

Posted October 13th, 2015 by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Bay Park, Bay Park Events, Bay Park Rehearsal Dinners, Bay View, Beer & Wine, Cakes & Desserts, Catering, Central San Diego, Clairemont, Dining With Views, Gastro Pub, German, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Uncategorized.

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 »

Tierrasanta Calls itself The Island in the Hills

Posted October 6th, 2015 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego, Tierrasanta, Uncategorized.

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 »

Temecula’s Ponte Winery Offers a Superb Overnight Escape

Posted March 23rd, 2015 by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Beer & Wine, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dining With Views, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Food and Restaurant Events, Home Page Content, Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Weddings, Staying in Temecula, Temecula, Temecula Banquet Venues, Temecula Banquets & Catering, Temecula Party Venues, Temecula Restaurants, Temecula Weddings, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, Vineyard View, Wedding Venues, Weddings, Winery Events.

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 »

Los Angeles: our Insider’s Guide for what to see & do

Posted March 28th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Getaways, Regional.

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

Posted March 27th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Regional.

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 »

Poway Is North County’s “City in the Country”

Posted February 11th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Inland.

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 »

Tijuana: 25 Best shop, eat with map + border parking & RT bus shuttle

Posted January 14th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Getaways, Regional.

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

Posted January 13th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under South Bay.

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

Posted January 13th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

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 »

Ensenada is a Seaside Resort near Mexico’s Famous Wineries

Posted January 12th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Regional, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways.

Ensenada Contents Map Car Rental Bus Shuttle How to Get There Where to Stay Where to Dine Shopping Tour Exquisite Weddings La Bufadora Deep Sea Fishing Calendar of Events Wine Tasting in Ensendada Valle de Guadalupe Only 70 miles south of the border via a sleek, modern toll road, which hugs the coastline is the… Read more »

Ocean Beach Is the Authentic Beach Town Community

Posted January 12th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

Ocean Beach is the authentic beach town. Palm trees line the streets of this historical Southern California community. It’s kissed by the sun, romanced by the Pacific Ocean and has a personality all its own. A good reason for discovering Ocean Beach is its casual, small-town charm with its diagonally parked cars along the main… Read more »

Embarcadero for Floating Museums, Bayfront Dining

Posted January 11th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

Embaracadero is home to fun things to see and do. No visit to downtown San Diego would be complete without exploring the city’s Embarcadero at the waterfront. It’s home to the oldest iron sailing ship afloat, world-class harbor tours aboard a spectacular Hornblower yacht, superb restaurants with spectacular bay views and the fascinating historical Maritime… Read more »

East County Is the Sunny Side of San Diego

Posted January 10th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under East County.

East County is the sunny side of San Diego, where there is never any overcast or fog to contend with. Please refer to the San Diego Map in the front of this book for the locations of these cities and attractions. The dynamic appeal of San Diego County’s East County is its affordable family-style of… Read more »

Downtown San Diego is our City’s Showpiece

Posted January 9th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

DOWNTOWN WALKING AND DRIVING TOUR Downtown San Diego hub. It offers a dynamic skyline,  which has been reshaped with skycrapers towering above the magnificent natural harbor by the robust growth of residential and com­mercial development. Downtown is continuing on its path to becoming an exciting and savvy urban environment, with a concentration on dynamic public… Read more »

Del Mar 2024 Fall Meet of Thoroughbred Racing Season Begins Oct. 31 – Dec 4

Posted January 8th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Del Mar is a delightful seaside resort town with a population of fewer than 5,000 affluent residents. Plus, it’s only 18.5 miles north of downtown San Diego via Interstate 5. Del Mar’s village-by-the-sea ambiance is an invitation to come and explore its beautiful wooded hillsides, magnificent beach, wonderful restaurants, fascinating shops, and beautiful homes. Del… Read more »

Coronado Is a World-Class Resort Destination

Posted January 8th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

Across the bay from downtown San Diego is the picturesque island resort of Coronado. It’s blessed with white sandy beaches, superb ­restaurants, beautiful historic turn-of-the-century homes, delightful shops, an 18-hole championship golf course and the world famous Hotel del Coronado. Coronado, as we know it today, had its beginning in 1884 with the arrival of… Read more »

Balboa Park is Home to Museums, Galleries, Live Theatre & the San Diego Zoo

Posted January 8th, 2014 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego, Things to Do.

THERE ARE TWO MAPS IN THIS CHAPTER Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park consisting of a forest of exotic trees, well-kept gardens, and a majestic lily pond, which is the most photographed site in the park. Here too is the renowned Old Globe Theatre and 17 outstanding must-see museums, art galleries and… Read more »

Old Town is Home to Museums, Dining, Shopping

Posted December 28th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego, Things to Do.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park conveys an authentic re-creation of the city’s glorious history between 1821 and 1872. Restored adobe homes, museums, landmarks, commercial shops, restaurants, informative park rangers and volunteers all bring the flavor of the past into the present. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Old Town and to walk where… Read more »

Mission Bay is an Aquatic Wonderland +Pacific Beach

Posted December 26th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego, Neighborhoods and Suburbs.

Mission Bay is surrounded by the coastal suburbs of Pacific Beach, North Mission Beach, South Mission Beach and Bay Park. Locals living at the beach make full use of the beautiful beaches and bays to watch an incredible sunset or simply to ride their bikes along the boardwalk. These coastal neighborhoods are also home to… Read more »

North County Inland is home to Wineries, Casinos, Miro-Breweries, A Zoo, Airbase & more

Posted December 26th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Inland.

North County Inland is San Diego’s country getaway! Your discovery of the cities and suburbs along North County Inland’s Interstate 15 Freeway is a delightful experience. There are attractions galore here including four impressive Las Vegas-style casinos. Wine lovers will enjoy discovering award-winning wineries as well. Mira Mesa The two southernmost communities on the I-15… Read more »

Encinitas Is a Hwy. 101 Beach Town Classic

Posted December 20th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Encinitas is a delightful North County coastal community located only 25 freeway miles north of downtown San Diego via Interstate 5. Its name, which means “live oaks” in Spanish, consists of five communities. Each one has its own unique small-town charm and interesting history, which makes each a rewarding discovery. They include Historic Encinitas, Leucadia,… Read more »

Mission Valley is San Diego’s hub for mega Shopping Ctrs. Dining, Golf, Apartment Living, Hotels

Posted December 20th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Central San Diego.

Mission Valley is easily accessible. Every major freeway leading into San Diego County passes by or through the valley. Thus, many attractions and suburbs are less than 30 minutes away. Accessibility to Mission Valley is easy with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Green Line (511) or [sdmts.com]. This trolley line travels in an east–west direction… Read more »

Award-Winning San Elijo Hills Offers Beautiful Homes

Posted December 19th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under Home Page Content, New Homes, North County, North County Coastal, North County Inland.

San Elijo Hills is an exciting new, easy access, family-friendly, master-planned residential community on the hilltops and valleys of beautiful San Marcos. Yes, San Elijo Hills has it all including its ideal location on the highest point in San Diego’s coastal North County with commanding views of the blue Pacific and the beautiful California coast…. Read more »

Carlsbad Is a Coastal Getaway in San Diego

Posted December 17th, 2013 by Barry Berndes & filed under North County Coastal.

Carlsbad is home to miles of beautiful beaches, delightful shops, a highly acclaimed factory outlet, world-classs resorts, a city-owned golf course, excellent restaurants, and LEGOLAND® California. All of make Carlsbad a great place for a vacation as well as the perfect place to live. Carlsbad is also known for its famous Flower Fields, which bloom… Read more »