After being closed to the public for nearly 80 years, a San Diego icon opened once again in January 2015 – just in time for Balboa Park’s Centennial — and has quickly become a popular destination. So popular that advanced tickets are recommended. The California Tower was built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. For years […]
Found a new food truck here in San Diego that is definitely Yummy for the Tummy! It’s called Grater Grilled Cheese and if you follow them on Twitter (@gratergc) you can find out where they are day-to-day for lunch or dinner. This truck is often near my office on Wednesdays at lunchtime and this week […]
After a memorable day at “The Happiest Place on Earth” the last stop as people leave Main Street, U.S.A. is often at the Emporium to purchase some souvenirs to bring the magic home with them. These gifts typically take the form of t-shirts, hats, picture frames, stuffed animals, and the like. However right across the […]
Even though it wasn’t officially summer yet, Flag Day seemed like an appropriate time to embark on another outing on my Summer Bucket List. And what better place to spend the afternoon than aboard the USS Midway? We arrived at the Embarcadero area of San Diego around 11:30 and parked a few blocks away at […]
Southern California is world-famous for its weather, entertainment, and architectural icons. I’m a native Californian – I lived in Ventura County (north of Los Angeles) for over three decades before moving to San Diego – and I enjoy being a tourist in my own backyard. Growing up so close to L.A., I have visited some […]