4th of July in San Diego – Best of the Firework Shows…

Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and the one question every year, besides “which beach will we park ourselves at from 9am til 9pm?” is “where can I watch the best fireworks this year?”  Lucky for all San Diegans and visitors alike, we are in a city that has been named one of the top [...]

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San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is Back!

It’s that time of year again…time for deep fried s’mores, endless infomercial demonstrations, and queezy rides.  Whether this is your cup of tea or not, this is an annual San Diego event that should not be missed…for the people watching alone.  And yes, anyone, young or old, is bound to have a good time, from [...]

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Scuba Dive in San Diego!

Whether you are living in or visiting San Diego, you have the opportunity to become scuba certified. There are few places in the world where this is an option, and being in San Diego I think it is something everyone should take advantage of!

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San Diego Birch Aquarium – Discover a whole new world

I have personally never been to Birch Aquarium, but after browsing their website, I think I am going to have to plan a day to visit. Now this is not your average aquarium – there are different events going on all of the time, including snorkeling with sharks, kayaking in La Jolla Shores, and many [...]

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Oktoberfest in San Diego & North County San Diego Oktoberfest Events

If you are looking to celebrate Oktoberfest in San Diego, you will have plenty of opportunities!  Oktoberfest originated in Germany in the 1800s and is still very much a celebration today, to drink, eat, and be merry. Here are a couple Oktoberfest events in North County San Diego, close to our vacation rentals Oktoberfest in [...]

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Oceanside Harbor Days

Oceanside Harbor Days is taking place on September 20th and 21st, 2008 at the Oceanside Harbor.  Bring the entire family along, for a day of food, arts and crafts, exhibits, a Pirate’s Cove area, and activities.  Open from 9am to 6pm.  This event is a chance to experience fun new activities in the area, including [...]

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San Diego Summer Events for Both Visitors and Locals!

We are already midway through summer here in San Diego. Yet our best months are still yet to come (to me, mid-August through October are Southern California’s prime time of the year). Looking for something to do, places to visit, events to attend? The summer lineup of events in San Diego does not fall short, [...]

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Encinitas Street Fair and Carlsbad Village Fair 2008!

The coastal street fairs are approaching fast! These make for a wonderful outing for anyone! I will start with the Encinitas Street Fair… The annual Encinitas Street Fair, which began in 1983, takes place the last Saturday and Sunday in April, 9:00am to 5:00pm (4/26-4/27). The fair is located right in downtown Old Encinitas, covering [...]

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San Diego Red Bull Air Races 2008

The Red Bull Air Races take place all around the world, from London, to Budapest, to Abu Dhabi, and yes, to America’s finest city, San Diego! The races will take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2008, over the San Diego Bay, between Embarcadero Park and Coronado Island. You do not want to miss this!!

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Spring is Here and so are the Flower Fields! Carlsbad, CA

The flower fields in Carlsbad, California are a huge attraction every year during spring time in San Diego. It’s no wonder why….imagine 50 acres of nothing but rows of vivid, bold, beautiful, fresh, exquisite flowers. From afar, it looks as if a rainbow has landed and is laying flat on the earth. The Carlsbad flower [...]

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