Kelly Twichel and Lauren Kimmons are two accomplished San Diego entrepreneurs with a deep love for this region and an abiding desire to help visitors enjoy everything the city has to offer. They have something else in common as well: The pair’s respective companies, Access Trax and Pop Up Picnic Co., were both part of the San Diego […] The post Celebrating Disability Pride Month in San Diego with Access Trax and Pop Up Picnic Co appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

San Diego’s sparkling bay and ocean waters are beautiful to look at, but there’s nothing like getting out there for an up-close view by booking a summer boating adventure. And from tiki-boat tours to hot-tub cruises, San Diego’s got you covered. Here are a few ideas to float by your family or party crew for […] The post Top picks for summer boating fun in San Diego  appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

My wife, Charisma, and I recently moved to Los Angeles chasing opportunity. We quickly fell in love with SoCal and, all of a sudden, we found ourselves planning a life and future here. We come from a quiet, suburban town, however, so L.A. oftentimes is overwhelming; not quite our vision for a forever home. We’ve […] The post Married visitors to San Diego discover the city’s wheelchair accessibility is top-tier appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

Hi! I’m Jeremy Jacobowitz, a full-time food travel influencer who goes all over the world to find the best of the best! I’m in San Diego not only for its perfect weather and dreamy beaches but for its super-underrated food scene. I went cross-country to scout out the best bites San Diego has to offer. […] The post A food travel influencer’s Top 17 must-eat places in San Diego appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

This spring break, my sons and I swapped our snowy vistas of Utah for the sun-kissed shores of San Diego. Buckle up, because I'm about to take you on a whirlwind tour through our escapades in a city that’s as rich in history as it is in vitamin D! The post A dad’s adventures with his young sons at San Diego attractions and more appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

With 70 miles of sparkling Pacific coastline plus gorgeous stretches of bayfront, San Diego’s watery wonders are the place to be in summertime. But what to do if you want to enjoy eats at the beach without leaving the beach? We’ve got you covered with this handy roundup of aquatically adjacent places to pick up […] The post Top Summertime Spots to Grab a Bite by the Water in San Diego appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

More than 20 San Diego icons, including family attractions, award-winning dining gems, prestigious arts and culture institutions, historic facilities, popular events and parades are planning spirited anniversary festivities. San Diego institutions, attractions, and events commemorating major milestones this year, ranging from 5 years to 150 years of operation, include: Fifth Anniversaries San Diego Seals Lacrosse […] The post More than 20 can’t miss San Diego milestone celebrations in summer 2024 appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

From patrolling San Diego’s streets as a onetime cop to bestowing the eats that keep customers flocking back to his Hillcrest restaurant, John Haugland has had quite the career journey. And those who frequent Ortega’s, A Mexican Bistro, for the place’s singular Baja specialties are glad he made the trip. So is Haugland, who treasures […] The post Celebrate Pride Month with the Best Baja Specialties at Ortega’s, a Mexican Bistro in Hillcrest appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

Whether it’s getting wet at a rooftop pool bash or wild at a beachside concert, summer is like one long party in San Diego. Check out these awesome options for celebrating summer days and nights, San Diego-style:  Rooftop Pool Parties at the Hard Rock Hotel  Where: 207 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 Splash into summer […] The post 10 Wild and Wonderful Summer Parties in San Diego appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more

The San Diego Padres are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Petco Park in 2024 — and doing it in a big way, with the exciting expansion and transformation of the ballpark’s popular Gallagher Square plus a host of other new amenities. All this action comes amid continuing praise for the Downtown ballpark: Petco Park has […] The post What’s New for 2024 at the Padres’ Petco Park  appeared first on San Diego Travel Blog ..read more