Kids Free San Diego means a Southern California vacation is better than ever! My cab driver checks his watch and decides it’s too early for rush hour traffic, and wonders aloud what all the traffic is about. “Construction season!” I suggest. Where I’m from, the old joke goes, there are
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It’s true, San Diego may be best known for amazing beaches and year-round perfect weather (and for people of a certain age as the setting of Three’s Company) but this laid-back, cosmopolitan city is full of unusual, unexpected and unique experiences hidden in plain sight. Watch Penguins Swim with Sharks
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“You better stop your whining and start enjoying yourself!” I hear a hot, tired mother hiss at her offspring. I’m sitting on a bench, furtively massaging my feet after removing the shoes I insisted were comfortable enough for the day ahead. They weren’t. If my internal monologue was out loud, it
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San Diego is famous for its Zoo, but did you know that tucked away in San Diego’s backcountry, there are plenty of other opportunities for visitors to enjoy wildlife? The bonus: you can feel good about your visit, as many of the wildlife locations are sanctuaries or non-profits, with a focus on
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Traveling with a large group of family members can be oodles of fun but the potential for short fuses is high. Our recent multi-generational trip to Southern California was a great experience for everyone and here’s why! A Big House! We rented a house roomy enough to accommodate us all through
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For the little and not-so-little Pokémon fans out there heading to San Diego, here are the top spots to catch Pokémon in one of our favourite California cities. Start by catching Pokémon at the San Diego International Airport upon your arrival. The Gaslamp Quarter and East Village in downtown San Diego are
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For eight wonderful, quiet years, my husband and I celebrated each wedding anniversary with a trip. Some years we saved up our vacation time for a long-haul, overseas adventure; other years we opted for a couple of smaller vacations closer to home. Even after our first child arrived, we remained committed
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Ask anyone who has ever been to San Diego and they will rattle off an endless list of fun things to do with kids in San Diego. During our 5-day visit to this southern California city, the sheer number of amazing adventures we could experience was in fact, overwhelming. We
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Ranked one of Parents Magazine’s “10 Best Beach Resorts for Families” we knew we’d be in good hands at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort during our family vacation in San Diego. The Loews Coronado is situated between the Pacific Ocean and Coronado Bay on its own little 15 acre island
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