LA JOLLA–A warm night lit by a full moon is the perfect time to explore one of La Jolla’s most prominent landmarks—the Scripps Pier. The Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, typically closed to the public, is used by scientists, students, and aquarium staff for a variety of research projects. It also serves as a platform [...]
Memorial Day Travel Brings Massive Influx Of Trash To San Diego
May 14, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel— and an influx of litter that finds its way into San Diego’s waters. San Diego Coastkeeper, an organization that protects and restores fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters, asks fun-seekers to think ahead when enjoying their local waters and open spaces to reduce trash. San Diego Coastkeeper expects the [...]
Discover San Marcos Hikers To Explore San Elijo Area
May 14, 2013 By
SAN MARCOS–The City of San Marcos Community Services will sponsor a Discover San Marcos hike to the San Elijo area on Saturday, June 1. This free, moderately difficult, 4-mile hike will explore the hills and canyons south and west of San Elijo Park, including Sunset, Canyon, Old Creek Ranch, and Copper Creek trails. There will [...]
Julian Gold Rush Days Returns
May 9, 2013 By
WYNOLA—Experience the era of California’s gold rush at Julian Gold Rush Days June 1 and 2 at the Julian Mining Company in Wynola. The old fashioned mining camp will offer free admission and parking, vendors, an arts and crafts market, food and drink, gem mining, children’s pioneer games and plenty of family fun. There will [...]
South Park Businesses Next on Bike Local Sunday Tour
May 8, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and the San Diego Business Improvement District Council announced South Park as the next Bike Local Sunday event, in conjunction with the City’s first CicloSDias Mini in Balboa Park. The Bicycle Coalition, an organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles, encourages folks to [...]
Friends Of Oceanside Parks To Host Heritage Park Festival Fundraiser
April 24, 2013 By
OCEANSIDE–The city’s Parks and Recreation Division and the Friends of Oceanside Parks will host the annual Heritage Park Day Festival fundraising event at Heritage Park. The event will feature live music, dance performances, an antique car show, historic building tours, food booths, vendors and chances to win opportunity drawings. Festivities kicks off on May 11 [...]
Adventures By The Book Explores The French Culture
April 12, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Adventures by the Book will present a Springtime in Paris Adventure by the Book tour with author, chef, and season three winner of The Next Food Network Star” Amy Finley. The How to Eat a Small Country tour includes sightseeing in Paris and the surrounding French countryside. The May 15-24 event includes nine nights [...]
Video: Carmel Mission In CA
March 13, 2013 By
The Carmel Mission has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. This short video will take you for a tour through the Mission and give you time to relax in the courtyard.The Carmel Mission is a visitor favorite for those traveling to the Monterey Peninsula.
Experience The 1860’s Frontier At Vallecito Days
March 13, 2013 By
JULIAN–Can’t live without your cell phone? What about your car? Imagine then riding a stagecoach out on the western frontier 150 years ago. While you can’t actually step back in time, you can get an idea of what life was like back then at Vallecito Days, a free weekend festival March 16 and 17 at Vallecito [...]
Concert Series Returns To Julian
March 10, 2013 By
JULIAN–While apple pie, wine and the beautiful back country contribute to its allure, San Diego County’s scenic and historic community of Julian, has become the place to go to hear – and learn from -some of the best acoustic musicians anywhere. Indeed, the buzz these days is about the Julian Family Fiddle Camp, its instructional [...]
