Torrey Pines State Preserve
By fthomas | November 15, 2008
Located at the Northwest end of San Diego, within
the city limits, Torrey Pines offers you over 2000
wild and natural acres. Along with the trees of
Torrey Pines, there's a visitor center, miles and
miles of trails, miles of beaches, and a lagoon
that's a vital area for seabirds.
The State Preserve of Torrey Pines not only preserves
the trees but the salt marshes and waterfowl refuges
as well. The Torrey Pines State Beach here stretches
nearly four miles, from Del Mar to the sandstone
cliffs of Torrey Pines Mesa.
Also found here is Blacks Beach, located at the
base of the 300 foot cliffs. The cliffs here offer
paragliding, remote control gliding, and even hang
gliding. At the north end of Blacks Beach, clothing
is optional. To be on the safe side, always read the
signs and follow the rules of the beach.
With plenty to offer, Torrey Pines State Preserve is
a great addition to the already vast area of San
Diego. You can visit here from San Diego, as it's
a short drive away. Torrey Pines has great beaches
and plenty of trails for you to see. As a family
trip, Torrey Pines is a great place to spend the
afternoon on your once in a lifetime vacation.
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La Jolla Caves
By fthomas | November 15, 2008
Along with the beaches La Jolla gives the San Diego
area, it also has some very nice caves. The caves
of La Jolla are great for tours, exploring, or
anyone wanting to see the best of La Jolla.
Carved into the sandstone cliffs of La Jolla, there
are seven caves. Most of the time, you can visit
any seven of these caves by sea kayak. Although
all but one are accessible by foot, you should be
very carefully when minus tides sweep the area.
The Sunny Jim Cave is one of the most popular and
well known caves of La Jolla. You can enter
through the Cave Store by paying a small fee. There
are 145 steep steps to get through the cave,
which is great for exploring and seeing the area.
The cave store can tell you many things about the
caves, including tours. If you plan to visit the
La Jolla area of San Diego, the caves can be a great
place to explore. Those of you who have kids coming
along for the trip, should remember to be very
careful – as the caves provide a lot of beauty -
they can also provide a lot of danger as well.
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Solid Bones A song for Rob Schneider the Australian Tourist
By admin | November 14, 2008
This song was written and performed by Dave Bazzacco a good friend of Rob Schneider the Aussie tourist left for dead after being beaten and left on a smoldering fire on a San Diego beach. Damir from Lab Studios received a call from Tim a close friend who asked for a favor 5hrs later we were in the studio recording and producing this song. Four People got together and magic happened thanks to LAB Studios, Tim Standing and Darren Mullan this song saw the light of day, Damir then jumped in and cut the video which was played at both fundraisers in San Diego and Adelaide Australia. Big thanks to all involved your help has created some amazing waves which touched so many people, especially the one person who all this was for Rob Schneider.
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Sea World
By fthomas | November 13, 2008
One of the biggest and most attractive features to
San Diego is Sea World. Sea World is one of the most
popular amusement parks and also happens to be one of
the main reasons behind tourists. Anyone who visits
San Diego has the intentions to visit Sea World – or
at least they should.
Being famous for Shamu the killer whale, Sea World has
the ability to entertain kids and adults for hours.
There are many different animal shows here as well,
along with other amusement park thrills. While Shamu
is a must see, there are other animals here as well,
that you simply have to see.
Sea World also offers an exciting dolphin interaction
program where you can get in the water and play with
the dolphins. This is a great learning experience,
especially for those who love dolphins. Dolphins are
an integral part of Sea World, as there are literally
hundreds of them here.
Once you visit Sea World, you'll go below the surface
and see life that you may have never before thought
possible. You can feed the dolphins and other mammals,
even count the teeth that a shark has! When you
consider what Sea World has to offer, you simply can't
compare it to any other amusement park.
On the entertainment side of things, Sea World offers
a haunted lighthouse and several other rides and shows
for you to see. You can even get an all day pass here,
which is great for anyone who is wanting to enjoy all
that Sea World has to offer.
New to Sea World is Believe. This is a new show that
will show you Shamu like never before. It's a journey
of wonder and magic that you simply must see to believe
and appreciate.
No matter what season of the year you visit, you'll be
happy to know that Sea World is open year round. It
does close on major holidays though, which isn't really
a bad thing. As long as you don't visit on a holiday
you can pretty much expect Sea World to be open.
On a vacation, Sea World in San Diego will have something
to please everyone. The kids will have plenty to do
here, while you experience things that interest you as
well. The neighboring areas to Sea World have plenty
to offer you as well, from dining to many different
sights to see.
When the time comes for you to go on vacation you
shouldn't pass up Sea World. It's in a great location
with plenty of activities and things to see. Sea World
can show you the creatures of the sea like never
before – which is reason enough to go.
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Walking downtown San Diego
By admin | November 10, 2008
Walking around downtown San Diego on bright, beautiful day.
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Coronado Island In San Diego
By fthomas | November 10, 2008
Everyone in California knows that the best beaches
in San Diego are on Coronado Island. Being linked to
downtown San Diego by the Island Bay Bridge, Coronado
is home to the SEALs training center and the Naval
Air Station Coronado. A military powerhouse, the
island of Coronado always has something going on.
One of the best features to Coronado is the world
famous Hotel Del Coronado. This Victorian style
seaside hotel was established in 1888, and was easily
one of the biggest and best hotels of that era. The
hotel was hosted in the past by the infamous Marilyn
Monroe and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
The Hotel Del Coronado has some of the best service
in California, along with breathtaking views of the
San Diego area. The restaurant here is one of the
best around, and even if you aren't staying here, you
can enjoy a great meal. Each and every year, thousands
of people visit Coronado just to stay at this world
class hotel – yes, it's that good.
The Ferry Landing is also a great addition to what
Coronado Island has to offer. The Ferry Landing
Marketplace offers you 30+ shops, restaurants, and
art galleries. You can walk around and check out
what the marketplace has to offer, or enjoy a
visit to the Tidelands Park.
There are great places to walk and bicycle here,
with awesome views of skyline San Diego. At sunset,
this is one of the best places to be. On Tuesdays, you
can find a farmers market here as well.
The Coronado Beach is located here as well, along the
Travel Channel. North of the beach there's the Best
Weekend Getaway Beach. Even in the summer, the
Coronado Beach isn't crowded, giving your family plenty
of room to enjoy the splendors of one of California's
best beaches.
From the Glorietta Bay Inn in Coronado, you can take
a walking tour. Tours leave several times a week,
showing you everything the area has to offer. This is
a great way to learn more about the area. Or, if you
like, you can let someone else do the driving and
try a pedicab tour.
For the romantic, the Gondola Cruise helps to take the
pressure out of life. A romantic spin through the
canals of Coronado Cays can be quite the break from
the ordinary.
You can reach Coronado Island from San Diego by taking
the Coronado Bay Bridge exit off I-5. By water from
San Diego, you can take the Coronado Ferry that runs
hourly from 9 AM – 10 PM. Walking from the Ferry
Landing to Hotel Del Coronado is a little over a mile.
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Tourist at San Diego Animal Park
By admin | November 7, 2008
wig in my head
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Maritime Museum San Diego
By fthomas | November 7, 2008
Since 1948, the Maritime Museum located in San Diego
has served the city in many big ways. The museum here
is dedicated to collecting and preserving the rich
maritime heritage and historic values of the city -
then presenting it to the public.
The biggest attraction to the museum is the historic
ships. Here, you'll find five great examples of
maritime vessels – Berkeley, Californian, Medea,
Pilot, and the Star of India.
All across the museum you can find many examples of
Naval technology and ships of the past. The guides
at the Maritime Museum are very friendly and helpful,
willing to answer any question that you may have.
Nearby to the museum, you have several attractions
and things to see. With the museum being in the
downtown area of San Diego, it's very close to some
of the other things that San Diego is so very well
known for.
If you happen to be on vacation in San Diego, make
sure you visit the Maritime Museum. Kids love to
see the ships on display, as well as the USS Midway
Aircraft Carrier Museum, which is a short walk from
the Maritime Museum.
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Interview about San Diego Beach Alcohol Ban, Part 1 – No On Prop D – San Diego
By admin | November 4, 2008
A “pushing-60″ yr old tourist talks about getting a ticket while enjoying a glass of wine at sunset w/ his girlfriend. Should have been a romantic moment, but not in San Diego anymore…
VOTE NO ON PROP D
www.NoOnPropD.org
San Diego Demands Real Solutions
No permanent alcohol booze ban
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Belmont Park In San Diego
By fthomas | November 4, 2008
Located in sunny San Diego, the Belmont Park is one
of the best amusement parks in San Diego. With plenty
for the entire family, this Park has something for
everyone. With rides for the entire family and basically
everything in between, Belmont Park makes for a very
exciting adventure.
The most distinctive attraction in the Park is the Giant
Dipper Roller Coaster. The coaster was built in 1925 and
has been restored over the years. This coaster is truly
one of a kind, as it offers quick drops, steep hills,
and insane speed!
Belmont Park in San Diego also offers the endless wave,
which is perfect for wave riders. The Flowrider offers
hourly rides, even lessons for beginners. If waves
aren't your sort of thing, you may find the raceway bumper
cars or the Chaos enticing. Chaos resembles a ferris
wheel, although it creates a random three dimensional
rocking and rolling. Anytime you get on it, no two rides
are every the same!
For arcade enthusiasts, there is a family fun arcade and
gamelords. This creates the ultimate gaming experience,
keeping kids, teenagers, and even adults occupied for
hours on end.
Other rides at the park include the Vertical plunge, krazy
kars, and the infamous "plunge". The plunge is a great
attraction, and actually happens to be the largest indoor
heated pool in San Diego. Perfect for swimming, diving,
and just enjoying yourself, the plunge is a blast.
To feel the sensation, the Crazy Submarine and the
Trampoline can help you. To truly test your limits, the
Rock Wall will offer a unique challenge. Anyone wanting
to give it a try, can get to climbing the wall and see if
they truly have what it takes to get to the top.
Once you've had your fill on rides, there are plenty of
other entertainment and events to keep you occupied. In
Belmont Park, there is always something going on. With
San Diego being a tourist attraction, you can bet the
entertainment in Belmont Park is nothing short of
spectacular.
For the kids, Belmont Park offers some truly unbeatable
deals on birthday parties or private parties. If you
decide to have a party here, you can pretty much rent a
chunk of the park for yourself. For kids, this can truly
be an unforgettable memory.
Closed Monday – Thursday, Belmont Park is open Friday and
Saturday 11 AM – 10 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 8 PM. Although
the park is closed on major holidays, you can visit on
the weekends and enjoy the best in entertainment.
To round out your fun, make sure you do a little shopping
and take in some of the food. Belmont Park in San Diego
has great food and shopping, giving you more than a few
reasons to visit the park and be amazed – truly amazed.
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