San Diego Features

San Diego Features

• San Diego Today
  

  Like every city, San Diego has issues that unite—and divide—its 3 million denizens. We'd just as soon forget the local government... 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
  

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

• What the Locals Do in San Diego
  

  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

• 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

• Top Things to Do in Balboa Park
  

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

• San Diego with Kids
  

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

• Cheap Things to Do 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 Historical Walking Tour of San Diego
  

  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

• Surfing in San Diego
  

  Head to a San Diego beach on any given day and chances are you'll see a group of surfers in the water, patiently waiting to ride a memorable... read more

• Best Beaches in San Diego
  

  Step aside, Caribbean. Move over, Hawaii. San Diego is in the house! What makes this unique Southern California city stand out are its clean... read more

• La Jolla's Beaches and Beyond
  

  La Jolla (pronounced La Hoya) means "the jewel" in Spanish and appropriately describes this small, affluent village and its beaches. Some of... read more

• Cocktails with a View
  

  Combine sun and socializing at these rocking outdoor 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

• Chasing the Wave
  

  Surfing is a demanding sport that requires great reflexes, endurance, and balance. But in addition to being a strong athlete, a good surfer must... read more

• Longboarding vs. Shortboarding
  

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

• From Undeveloped Mesa to Urban Oasis
  

  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

• 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

• San Diego On Tap
  

  The secret is out: San Diego is the nation's best beer town, and not just according to Men's Journal, which hailed it as #1 in 2009, or Food... read more

• Where to Refuel Around Town
  

  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