For many years, Costco members could enjoy discounted admission to theme parks across the United States. One of the most frequently searched questions on our site is whether you can still buy Costco San Diego Zoo tickets. I feel it’s important to answer this in detail so that you don’t waste time scouring nearby warehouses and can focus your money-saving energy on other legitimate discounts. The Answer Is… No (But Don’t Worry) Costco no longer sells San Diego Zoo tickets or individual tickets to any theme parks. The theme park ticket section of their website has long since been deleted. I am a ..read more

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla is one of the most convenient and spacious hotels in the University Town Center area of San Diego. This all-suite hotel works for leisure and business travelers, especially for anyone visiting the University of California, San Diego, as it’s only about one mile from campus.  Plus, with its proximity to the seaside towns of La Jolla, guests are in an excellent location to explore the best of San Diego—from sunny beaches to hiking trails at Torrey Pines. So, is Embassy Suites truly the best hotel for your visit, and what can you expect if you stay ..read more

The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is a retreat nestled along Southern California’s picturesque La Jolla bluffs. Overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the vast Pacific Ocean, this hotel has been a destination for golfers and visitors to nearby biotech and other businesses since its opening in 1989.  Its location provides a nice blend of seclusion and accessibility to San Diego’s attractions, making it a top choice for travelers seeking a moderately priced Hilton hotel. Plus, with direct access to Torrey Pines and exclusive tee times for guests, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pi ..read more

My coastal community, La Jolla, is known for its rugged coastline, upscale boutiques, and fine dining. We also have one of the most photographed places in San Diego, La Jolla Cove, and the resident seals and sea lions that people drive in specifically to see. Our location can be a little confusing for tourists planning a vacation or residents driving in for a visit. This is because there are multiple ways to get here, trafficky times that can make your journey much longer than it needs to be, and the downtown area is 15-20 minutes from the I-5 freeway despite the distance being only about four ..read more

The first meal of the day is something that my seaside community does particularly well, which is why it’s hard to narrow down a list of the best breakfast restaurants in La Jolla, let alone rank them. Know that every spot on this list is excellent, and which one you choose depends on whether there’s a particular dish you’re craving, you’re aiming for a delicious breakfast or brunch, you need to be in a particular part of town, and the price point. Breakfast, brunch, or lunch… what’s the difference you ask? Well, we go by how each restaurant classifies its menu and what time the restaurant ope ..read more

The city of San Marcos in North County San Diego County rarely gets the attention it deserves. Because neighboring towns Carlsbad and Encinitas are on the coast, San Marcos can often get left out of the vacation itinerary. But if you take the 20-minute drive inland from the beach, you’ll find plenty to do in this attractive and very family-friendly town, including expansive mountain and lake views, a fantastic hidden resort, plus numerous opportunities for couples, groups of friends, and entire families to be entertained. There has been major expansion and renovation in San Marcos in the last ..read more

I needed to connect in a major city before flying to Nice, and since I wanted to stay at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, I made this glorious city our stopover for several days. Why? I knew it would be special, based on everything I knew about the lengthy and meticulous steps it took to create this luxury hotel. It’s at the heart of the Centro Canalejas restoration project, where over 16,000 original features across seven historic buildings have been masterfully refurbished and restored into a single architectural wonder. The hotel is home to a 2000-piece art collection and at the apex of the proje ..read more

It’s definitely one of the biggest nights of the year, no matter where you live, but New Year’s Eve in San Diego means special menus and events at local restaurants and hotel parties. It also brings New Year’s Day brunches and things to do while you recover. Here’s some of what has crossed my inbox lately and we’ll do our best to keep it updated as new events get released. New Year’s Eve Parties at San Diego Hotels Leave it to hotels in San Diego to provide guests and residents with multiple ways to ring in the new year. Pendry San Diego Location: Gaslamp Quarter Ring in the New Year at Pendry ..read more

Like many of you, I initially had difficulty deciding which Four Seasons in Boston to choose. But then I got lucky and needed a hotel in Boston on our recent trip’s front and back end, so I was able to stay in both. We chose Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston first because I thought its variety of in-house dining, Wellness Floor, and Back Bay location would best suit our initial needs. I knew we would be hotel-bound for the first few days as my daughter recovered from a volleyball tournament, and I wanted to try its award-winning spa. It’s more of a high-rise hotel in what feels like ..read more

2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 546-9073 comic-con.org/museum The Comic-Con Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park gives comic book, sci-fi, and art fans unique opportunities to celebrate, learn, and become immersed in these popular art forms. The museum is part of the iconic Comic-Con International convention, which only takes place in San Diego once a year, so the museum is the perfect place for fans and newbies alike to experience exhibits and hands-on learning all year round. The amazing exhibits showcase the importance of comics, anime, superheroes in pop cultur ..read more