Gaslamp & the Embarcadero in July: A Comic-Con Adventure
Comic-Con is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) events that comes to San Diego each year. Taking place at the San Diego Convention Center and the surrounding area, the event runs this year Thursday, July 24, through Sunday,...
Our family-friendly day trip to Solana Beach
In a previous story, I briefly mentioned the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail. In this post, I’ll break down our excursion to the always sensational Solana Beach. Of course, what I list below is literally just a sampling of what...
How we visit La Jolla on a budget
Bursting with natural beauty, La Jolla has several cards within The GO Deck San Diego. We’ve heard from many customers that they particularly love visiting La Jolla Cove, so we’ve even created a special scavenger hunt to get children excited...
Step into Summer: Three walking trends to try right now
Though the debate continues on the number of daily steps necessary for optimal health, there's one thing we can all agree on: walking in any form is good for your health. So, as we saunter into summer, here are three...
A Conversation to Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with Kim McKewon
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This conversation with Kim McKewon demonstrates that there is light - both for the people struggling with mental illness and also for those living with, working with, or caring about someone who is struggling. ...
A Conversation on Crafting Quality Play with Brooke Hartman Barrett of The Enchanted Treehouse
For this live conversation on crafting quality play with your children, Deanna was joined by Brooke Hartman Barrett of The Enchanted Treehouse in Solana Beach, California: a unique children’s play center, learning space, and specialty book & toy store (yes,...
Seven Sunny Adventures in North County San Diego
Founder Deanna Ratnikova contributed this piece to the March/April 2024 edition of MomsTown. They also featured The GO Deck in this edition! __ Seven Sunny Adventures in North County San Diego Spend your Spring Break week outdoors at these local...
9 Things to Do in San Diego, as Recommended by Locals
Founder Deanna Ratnikova contributed to this piece with tips on visiting Torrey Pines State Reserve and nearby attractions. Read "Commune with Nature at the Torrey Pines State Reserve" and eight other tips.