San Diego Features

San Diego Features

• San Diego Today
  

  Although most visitors know little about San Diego beyond its fun-in-the-sun reputation, locals are talking about much more than the surf forecast... Read more

• Top Things to Do in San Diego
  

  Oasis is hardly hyperbole when it comes to describing this 1,200-acre cultural heart of San Diego. Take a peaceful stroll or plan a full day... Read more

• Top Experiences in San Diego
  

  If stretching out on the sand with a sunscreen-stained paperback sounds like a snooze, there's always swimming, snorkeling, surfing, diving... Read more

• Like a Local
  

  Just because San Diego has tourist attractions at every turn doesn't mean you shouldn't stray from the beaten path and pretend you're a local... Read more

• San Diego with Kids
  

  A pail and shovel can keep kids entertained for hours at the beach—Coronado Beach is especially family-friendly. Be liberal with the sunscreen... Read more

• Planning a Day at the Beaches and Bay
  

  A day spent at Mission Bay or the surrounding beaches can be as active or leisurely as you like.... Read more

• Free (and Almost Free) in San Diego
  

  San Diego may levy an unofficial "sunshine tax," but it makes up for it with plenty of free stuff. Aside from the beaches, backcountry trails... Read more

• A Walk Through San Diego's Past
  

  Downtown San Diego is a living tribute to history and revitalization. The Gaslamp Quarter followed up its boisterous boomtown years—the... Read more

• Farmers' Markets
  

  Take advantage of San Diego's year-round gorgeous weather and visit a farmers' market or flea market during your stay. You'll have a chance to... Read more

• Top San Diego Arts Experiences
  

  Arts free-for-all: Summertime means free concerts, movies, and theater throughout the county.... Read more

• Point Loma to Harbor Island Driving Tour
  

  Take Catalina Boulevard all the way south to the tip of Point Loma to reach Cabrillo National Monument. North of the monument, as you head back... Read more

• Top San Diego Outdoor Experiences
  

  Kayak La Jolla's caves: Join a tour to explore the seven caves off La Jolla Cove; you'll see lots of wildlife, including seals, sea lions, and... Read more

• Casino Country
  

  San Diego County, along with the Temecula area, is the Indian gaming capital of California, with more than 13 tribes operating casinos in the... Read more

• 20 Things to Do in Balboa Park
  

  1. Be awestruck with each stroll over Cabrillo Bridge... Read more

• Balboa's Best Bets
  

  With so much on offer, Balboa Park truly has something for everyone. Here are some best bets based on area of interest.... Read more

• California's Padre President
  

  San Diego, the first European settlement in Southern California, was founded by Father Junípero Serra in July 1769. A member of the Franciscan... Read more

• Balboa Park's Development
  

  Looking at the intricate designs of Balboa Park today, it is hard to imagine its humble beginnings as empty scrubland on the outskirts of town... Read more

• Top Nightlife Experiences
  

  Real relaxation: Bask in the warm weather, drink in hand, on one of the city's many open-air, rooftop bars.... Read more

• Searching for Dottie
  

  When Dottie the largemouth bass was reeled in at Lake Dixon in 2003, she weighed 21 pounds 11 ounces. She was released then, and anglers knew... Read more

• Longboarding vs. Shortboarding
  

  Longboarders tend to ride boards more than 8 feet long with rounded noses. Shortboarders ride lightweight, high-performance boards from 5 to... Read more

• Family-Friendly Hotels
  

  Got kids in tow? San Diego is designed for family fun; the year-round sunny, warm weather ensures lots of play days. The focus is on outdoor... Read more

• Where to Refuel Around San Diego
  

  San Diego has a few homegrown chains as well as many stand-alone eateries that will amiably fill you up without demanding too much cash in return... Read more

• Talking Tacos
  

  Even though terms like taco, burrito, enchilada, and tostada are as common as macaroni and cheese to San Diegans, don't count on any residents... Read more

• Dining with a View in La Jolla
  

  It's a "sad but truism" that many restaurants with great views serve food that isn't so hot. Many less-than-dedicated operators figure that the... Read more

• San Diego Spas
  

  Personal pampering rules at San Diego area spas. San Diego can claim one of the largest concentrations of destination spas in the United States... Read more

• Cocktails with a View
  

  Combine sun and socializing at these rocking outdoor bars.... Read more

• San Diego On Tap
  

  The secret is out: San Diego is the nation's best beer town. In addition to more than 30 local breweries, San Diego has a stretch of beer-nerd... Read more

• Spring Wildflowers
  

  Southern California's famous warm, sunny climate has blessed this corner of the continent with an ever-changing, year-round palette of natural... Read more