Uniquely San Diego
Things that make San Diego, well, unique.
About San Diego Profile: Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado is a luxury hotel in the City of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
The Hotel del Coronado is a luxury hotel in the City of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort.
Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden Image Gallery
"Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden," inspired by California's mythic, historic and cultural roots. Tucked away in the sprawling Kit Carson Park, the sculpture garden, which opened in 2003, is located in the Iris Sankey Arboretum area of the park.
"Queen Califia's Magical Circle Garden," inspired by California's mythic, historic and cultural roots. Tucked away in the sprawling Kit Carson Park, the sculpture garden, which opened in 2003, is located in the Iris Sankey Arboretum area of the park.
What's That? San Diego Landmarks
What we're talking about here are entities which call out your attention while traveling through the city. For visitors, it's exemplified by the "What's that?" factor -- when you see it, you say "What's that?"
What we're talking about here are entities which call out your attention while traveling through the city. For visitors, it's exemplified by the "What's that?" factor -- when you see it, you say "What's that?"
Real World San Diego Locations
So, where are these places located in San Diego that the cast of Real World San Diego frequented? Here's your guide to the most interesting Real World San Diego Sights.
So, where are these places located in San Diego that the cast of Real World San Diego frequented? Here's your guide to the most interesting Real World San Diego Sights.
Panoramic Views In San Diego County
San Diego County has some stunning topography. So where are the best places to take in these views? Preferably free? Here are my best bets for the top panoramic views in San Diego County.
San Diego County has some stunning topography. So where are the best places to take in these views? Preferably free? Here are my best bets for the top panoramic views in San Diego County.
Did you know how San Diego got its name?
It was a Spanish explorer, but not who you might think. Most people who have some knowledge of San Diego's history will generally acknowledge that Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European to set foot on San Diego soil in 1542, when he discovered what is now San Diego Bay. And many will generally assume it was Cabrillo who named this new territory "San Diego."
It was a Spanish explorer, but not who you might think. Most people who have some knowledge of San Diego's history will generally acknowledge that Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European to set foot on San Diego soil in 1542, when he discovered what is now San Diego Bay. And many will generally assume it was Cabrillo who named this new territory "San Diego."
Top Gotta Do's When Visiting San Diego
If you're visiting San Diego for the first time, you'll realize there is so much to do. So, how do you decide what to do and where to go? Well, some things are more obvious than others, but there are some things that "you just gotta do" while in San Diego. Here are my top picks of "Gotta Do's" while visiting San Diego.
If you're visiting San Diego for the first time, you'll realize there is so much to do. So, how do you decide what to do and where to go? Well, some things are more obvious than others, but there are some things that "you just gotta do" while in San Diego. Here are my top picks of "Gotta Do's" while visiting San Diego.
San Diego County Car Shows
The days are getting long and the nights are warm. What better way to spend a fun evening than to take a blast into the past and cruise by one of the weekly classic car shows around San Diego County.
The days are getting long and the nights are warm. What better way to spend a fun evening than to take a blast into the past and cruise by one of the weekly classic car shows around San Diego County.
San Diego Concert Venues
From intimate clubs to arena-size, uh, arenas, San Diego has a wide variety of concert venues to choose from. Here's our guide's top picks to see live performances in and around San Diego.
From intimate clubs to arena-size, uh, arenas, San Diego has a wide variety of concert venues to choose from. Here's our guide's top picks to see live performances in and around San Diego.
Veronica Mars San Diego Locations
Veronica Mars is a TV show starring Kristen Bell on the UPN network. It is set in the fictitional town of Neptune but is actually filmed and produced in San Diego by Stu Segall Productions. Here are some of the real San Diego locales seen on the TV show.
Veronica Mars is a TV show starring Kristen Bell on the UPN network. It is set in the fictitional town of Neptune but is actually filmed and produced in San Diego by Stu Segall Productions. Here are some of the real San Diego locales seen on the TV show.
Hidden San Diego: The 25th Street Musical Bridge
It's one of the most unique works of public art in San Diego, and it's interactive to boot. The 25th Street Bridge that spans the Martin Luther King Freeway in Golden Hill has a sidewalk rail that is a carillon that can actually be played by pedestrians.
It's one of the most unique works of public art in San Diego, and it's interactive to boot. The 25th Street Bridge that spans the Martin Luther King Freeway in Golden Hill has a sidewalk rail that is a carillon that can actually be played by pedestrians.
Hidden San Diego: The Midget Houses Of La Jolla
One of San Diego's longest-standing urban legends is the story that a midget - or munchkin - colony of homes existed somewhere near La Jolla. It may be an urban legend, but it's a pretty good story anyway.
One of San Diego's longest-standing urban legends is the story that a midget - or munchkin - colony of homes existed somewhere near La Jolla. It may be an urban legend, but it's a pretty good story anyway.
Top Romantic Spots In San Diego
San Diego has plenty of spots to show a little romance, and it doesn't have to cost a lot to go. Find out where the top spots are to go for a little romance in San Diego.
San Diego has plenty of spots to show a little romance, and it doesn't have to cost a lot to go. Find out where the top spots are to go for a little romance in San Diego.
Review: Petco Park Peeves
Hyperbole aside, Petco Park is nice, but there leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, here are a few things that make the ballpark fall short of it's claim to be the world's best ballpark.
Hyperbole aside, Petco Park is nice, but there leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, here are a few things that make the ballpark fall short of it's claim to be the world's best ballpark.
Over The Line: San Diego's Genuine Beach Spectacle
OTL is more than "beer, babes and bats on the beach." It is one of the last pure Southern California traditions left untouched by commercialism. And it has to be seen in person to be, uh, appreciated.
OTL is more than "beer, babes and bats on the beach." It is one of the last pure Southern California traditions left untouched by commercialism. And it has to be seen in person to be, uh, appreciated.
Flower Power Fields
...Which brings us to the Carlsbad Flower Fields. A survivor in the face of progress, the 50-acre Flower Fields are a bit of a throwback to a different era of the San Diego region. While most of the surrounding agricultural fields have long sold out to development, the Flower Fields continue to operate as a working flower farm.
...Which brings us to the Carlsbad Flower Fields. A survivor in the face of progress, the 50-acre Flower Fields are a bit of a throwback to a different era of the San Diego region. While most of the surrounding agricultural fields have long sold out to development, the Flower Fields continue to operate as a working flower farm.
San Diego is Avocado Country
Did you know California is the nation's largest producer of avocados, and San Diego County is the capital? In fact, San Diego County produces over 40 percent of the California avocado crop, which in turn produces 95 percent of the nation's avocados.
Did you know California is the nation's largest producer of avocados, and San Diego County is the capital? In fact, San Diego County produces over 40 percent of the California avocado crop, which in turn produces 95 percent of the nation's avocados.
San Diego is the Poinsettia Capital
It's become as much a symbol of the holiday season as the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. And it might surprise you to know that the poinsettia that you decorate your home or office with most likely got its start right here in San Diego Count
It's become as much a symbol of the holiday season as the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. And it might surprise you to know that the poinsettia that you decorate your home or office with most likely got its start right here in San Diego Count
Taco Tips
Tacos, ahhh tacos. With San Diego being a border city, it's no wonder that Mexican food is such an ingrained way of life for most San Diegans. Mexican food is a staple diet of most of us (or at least a couple of days a week), and the taco is the sustenance; the king of all Mexican food.
Tacos, ahhh tacos. With San Diego being a border city, it's no wonder that Mexican food is such an ingrained way of life for most San Diegans. Mexican food is a staple diet of most of us (or at least a couple of days a week), and the taco is the sustenance; the king of all Mexican food.
Mission San Diego de Alcala
Acknowledged as where San Diego began in 1769, Mission San Diego de Alcala is the first in the chain of Franciscan Spanish missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. The main church structure still stands, and much of San Diego's architecture is derived from this "mission-style."
Acknowledged as where San Diego began in 1769, Mission San Diego de Alcala is the first in the chain of Franciscan Spanish missions founded by Father Junipero Serra. The main church structure still stands, and much of San Diego's architecture is derived from this "mission-style."
Fish Tacos
The food that is uniquely San Diegan actually comes from Baja Mexico. Ralph Rubio is generally acknowledged as the man who introduced the fish taco to the San Diego masses. Our taste buds have never looked back.
The food that is uniquely San Diegan actually comes from Baja Mexico. Ralph Rubio is generally acknowledged as the man who introduced the fish taco to the San Diego masses. Our taste buds have never looked back.