What could be better than enjoying a meal outdoors with your best furry friend by your side? Thanks to a new law in San Diego, restaurants with outdoor seating areas are now allowed to welcome dogs inside. This means that you can enjoy a delicious meal at one of your favorite eateries while Fido hangs […]
Continue readingSave the Torrey Pine!
The Torrey pine is the rarest pine tree in the United States, and it can only be found in San Diego County. This makes it a very special tree, and it’s worth protecting. The Torrey pine is an important part of San Diego’s history and culture. It was named after Dr. John Torrey, who was […]
Continue readingTop Gun’s favorite BBQ
Top Gun fans, listen up! If you’re looking for an amazing experience that will take you back to the iconic 1986 film, then head over to Kansas City Barbecue in San Diego. This restaurant is famous for its piano bar, where Maverick and Goose belted out “Great Balls of Fire” in the movie. It’s just […]
Continue readingSan Diego Koala’s with Peculiar Names
The San Diego Zoo is world-famous for its amazing animals, and it just got even better with the addition of its first pair of koalas! Snugglepot and Honeypie were an immediate hit when they arrived in 1925, and their popularity set the stage for San Diego’s ongoing love of koalas. The successful breeding colony that […]
Continue readingThe Evolution of Comic-Con: Humble Start to Major Destination
Comic-Con has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1970. Just 100 people attended the first San Diego comic convention that year, but today more than 130,000 people attend Comic-Con every July. What started out as a small gathering of comics enthusiasts has turned into one of the largest pop culture events in […]
Continue readingDr. Seuss of San Diego’s La Jolla
Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, was one of La Jolla’s most prominent residents. He lived in the area from 1948 until his death in 1991. Geisel was a prolific writer and artist who is best known for his children’s books, such as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. Many of these […]
Continue readingBelmont Park’s Wooden Roller Coaster
Belmont Park’s wooden roller coaster is one of only four roller coasters on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the oldest operating roller coaster in North America. The ride has been thrilling park visitors for 94 years and shows no signs of slowing down. The coaster was built in 1923 and quickly […]
Continue readingThe Spirit of St. Louis: The Worlds First Solo Transatlantic Flight
The Spirit of St. Louis, flown by Charles Lindbergh in the world’s first nonstop solo transatlantic flight in 1927, was built in San Diego by Ryan Airlines. See a flyable replica built by some of the original builders at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. In 1926, when Charles Lindbergh was still an unknown […]
Continue readingCalifornia Burrito: The Best California Burrito in the World
There is no definitive answer to who made the first California burrito, but there are a few contenders for the title. One theory is that it was created in San Diego by Roberto Robledo, who worked at a restaurant called El Taco de Roberto. Another claim to fame goes to chef Glen Bell of Taco […]
Continue readingFarmers Markets: The Best Way to Taste San Diego
San Diego County is known for its small farms and avocados. In fact, San Diego County has the most small farms of any US county and produces the most avocados. This makes it the perfect place for a guacamole party! Not only are there plenty of avocados to go around, but San Diego’s farmers markets […]
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