Nothing beats a good stargaze on a nice clear night with a wide-open sky out in front of you. San Diego has a number of stargazing spots in the area for those who want to stare into the vast open that connects us to the universe, but you might not always know the best times to go out and catch something worth seeing. Cue our Celestial Events Calendar for San Diego (and most of Southern California). Over the last couple of years, annular solar eclipses have gathered the masses and increased some overall interest in celestial events. Although events like eclipses don’t happen as often, there are ..read more

Are you planning to visit Mexico this year but want to avoid the crowds? If you are looking for ideas for slightly more off-the-beaten-path beach destinations in Mexico, you have come to the right place. I love going to Mexico, but I don’t like crowds and overly developed tourist destinations with huge resorts and hoards of tourists. Luckily, from San Diego, going to Mexico via Cross Border XPress is convenient and cheap, so I go every chance I get. Here are my favorite 4 off the beaten path beach destinations in Mexico that you should consider for your next Mexico trip. Acapulco I just went t ..read more

A winecation is always a good idea, don’t you think? I just got back from fantastic 4 day stay in Temecula and wanted to share my experience at Ponte Vineyard Inn with you. I don’t want to give away too much, but if you are looking for a winery hotel overlooking the vineyards in the middle of Temecula wine country, this is the place you want to be. What to expect First impressions matter! When you drive up to Ponte Vineyard Inn, it feels like you have arrived at a historic California Mission, including tiled bell towers. It is absolutely stunning. After you make your way through the lobby, yo ..read more

The world may celebrate Pride Month during June, but San Diego always extends the party when it hosts its Pride Week July 13-21, 2024. San Diego Pride Board Member Andrew Picard, who serves as the Executive Director of addiction service Stepping Stone of San Diego, says this year focuses on community and growth. “In the post-COVID world, it was really hard for Prides everywhere to recover and rebound,” he says. “San Diego Pride has only continued to get bigger and stronger every single year.” This time, the festivities see big industry names like Sheila E., Todrick Hall, and recent RuPaul’s Dr ..read more

My husband and I absolutely love the San Diego Zoo and its sister property, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (previously known as the San Diego Wild Animal Park). So much so, that we’ve been members for years. We appreciate the impressive number and species of animals housed here, the lush gardens, and the picturesque settings of these two parks. But more importantly, the Zoo and Safari Park are a renowned conservation organization. They have several programs committed to preserving endangered wildlife species worldwide. The San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park while the San Diego Zoo Safari ..read more

6 Days 995 Miles 3 National Parks (Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon) 1 Camper Van Countless Memories When I was a kid, my family would get an RV rental every year for a couple of weeks and drive EVERYWHERE around the US. San Francisco – New York City  ✔ San Diego – Seattle – San Diego  ✔ National Parks  ✔ Los Angeles – Miami  ✔ So when I was offered the opportunity to work with Roadsurfer, a campervan company with locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco (in the US), I was excited to try them and share some of those childhood memories with my husband Gre ..read more

The moment I walked into my room at the Hotel Las Brisas in Acapulco, Mexico, my jaw hit the floor. In general, we live in a world that isn’t suitable for six foot six people such as myself, but everything about this hotel felt like it was built just for someone like me. Private Pool? Oh YES!!! The hotel itself consists of a number of little pink and white casitas strung up a mountainside. The resort spreads out so much that you can’t walk to your room from the lobby unless you have one of the rooms toward the bottom of the hill. If you don’t have a car, no stress. The hotel has a number of sm ..read more

As frequent visitors to Baja California my husband and I are huge fans of the region’s cuisine – most especially its fresh seafood and wine. To our delight, we discovered Red O in La Jolla. Located just across the street from the Westfield UTC shopping center, this amazing gem offered a surprising and outstanding dining experience. So much so, that my husband and I looked at each other and asked “Why have we not been here before? Quick facts: Address: 4340 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, 92122 Phone: 858-291-8360 Website More About Red O The restaurant opened in 2017 as the third Red O l ..read more

I’d visited a friend who was in town for a conference in 2023 and staying at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. After joining her for dinner there, I was so impressed with the 4-star hotel that I told my husband that even though the inn is in our hometown of San Diego, it would make an ideal staycation. After all, who can pass on some well-needed relaxation and respite in a gorgeous setting away from all the stress and busyness that life can bring? Check Pricing & Availability Now Location of the Inn Rancho Bernardo Inn is tucked away among the rolling hills of San Diego’s North County, just 23 m ..read more

Where is the best food in Mexico? This question is impossible to answer. What makes Mexico City my top recommendation as foodie destination in Mexico is that you can find food from every corner of the country in this city and experience a culinary “road trip” as you eat your way around the city. I recently returned from a press trip to Mexico City with Cross Border Xpress (CBX), the Tourism Board of Mexico City, and AeroMexico, where I experienced some of the scrumptious food this amazing city has to offer. Our 2.5 day itinerary was filled with delicious treats and foodie adventures, from food ..read more