San Diego
San Diego Firestorm Wreaks Havoc
San Diego County needs all the prayers and help it can get right now, as it deals with a crisis of epic proportion. With 8 fires still actively burning, and most not near containment, today will be another hot and difficult day for firefighters, homeowners and residents of the County. On a personal note, our…
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Explore San Diego: Torrey Pines Gliderport
If you haven’t been to the Torrey Pines Gliderport you are in for a treat. You don’t have to hang glide or paraglide to visit, and you will get to enjoy some of the best views in San Diego. I have lived here for over 20 years and this past weekend was my first time…
Read MoreSan Diego Calendar of Events April 2014
Happy April everyone! There is a lot to do in America’s Finest City and throughout San Diego county, so enjoy! April 5, 11th Annual San Diego Tartan Day Festival A Scottish festival at the International Cottages. Features San Diego’s best Scottish bands and dancers. Includes pipes/drums and re-enactment groups. Free event. Time: 11:00 am –…
Read MoreNorth San Diego Home Sales Slow in January
January was a slow month for North San Diego home sales, but that is quite typical for the time of year. Here is the sales chart, courtesy of the San Diego Union Tribune: In North coastal San Diego Oceanside (all 4 zip codes) saw the highest number of sales, followed by Carlsbad (all 4 zip…
Read MoreSan Diego Calendar for February 2014
Happy February everyone…enjoy! Ongoing (Wednesdays), Eastlake Food Truck Gathering Cheesy sandwiches, sausages, fried loveliness, seafood, BBQ, decadent desserts and more await your pocketbooks and taste buds. Bring your own chair, table and/or picnic blanket if you can’t hang with perching on the curb while you grub. Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Eastlake…
Read MoreSan Diego November 2013 Calendar of Events
Happy November! November 1 – December 31 Papermaking Studio Repurpose junk mail and magazines to create handmade paper in a new Papermaking Studio! Test out the custom mold and deckles, pulp station and paper drying machine! Free with museum admission. Time: Daily, 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Location: New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island…
Read MoreSan Diego Calendar of Events for September 2013
September 2 84th Annual Labor Day Pier Swim The Oceanside Pier Swim is an annual event celebrated by athletes from all over California to help raise money for the Oceanside Swim Club. The event is a one-mile swim around the pier, beginning and ending on the beach. Minimum age for participation is 12 years. Time: Check-in…
Read MoreSan Diego August 2013 Calendar
Happy August everyone! August 2 2nd Annual Steel Beach Party & Beer Brew Fest  Groove to the sounds of Island Fever’s steel drum band, and then dance the night away to the cool beach sounds of Woodie & The Longboards. Enjoy lots of amazing food and take home a commemorative beer tasting cup! Refer to…
Read More4 Reasons to Buy Investment Property in San Diego
If you’ve been to San Diego you know what a wonderful place it truly is, and how much it has to offer. Both full-time residents and part-timers love to live here, and it continues to be one of the top vacation destinations in the country. San Diego is also on the top ten list for…
Read MoreSan Diego January Calendar of Events
January 1 – 31 (Ongoing) Big Bay Whale Days Celebrate the Big Bay Whale Days with fun, deals, and giveaways for the whole family. There will be 25 exhibitors offering discounts and giveaways. The Big Bay Whale Days and Whale Festival provide the community with the best place to learn about California gray whale ecology…
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