San Diego Strolls: A Walk on Broadway
I recently walked along Broadway, starting at the Broadway Pier and traveling east. From Broadway Pier, it’s approximately one mile to Balboa Theatre on Fourth Avenue (not far from the intersection with Broadway). The entire walk is paved and flat,...
San Diego Strolls: Near Seaport Village, Headquarters Is An Arresting Site
It’s back to a “locals summer” in San Diego. We can enjoy sublime weather and some of the best attractions minus the throngs of tourists. On a recent weekend, my husband and I ventured out for a coffee and decided...
San Diego Strolls: Explore The Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade
One of my favorite loops in downtown San Diego involves a stretch parallel to the trolley and train tracks called the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade. This flat, paved pathway is restricted to those on foot or mobility devices. Faster,...
San Diego Strolls: Little Pink Sidewalks For You and Me
Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Canyons of North and South Park card. On it, you'll hear about the "pretty in pink" sidewalks of the Burlingame neighborhood. Read on here for a more detailed story. -- Living...
San Diego Strolls: Downtown’s J Street Playground Corridor
You can walk east to west for less than a mile on downtown San Diego’s J Street and find three playgrounds for kids to burn off energy. Bonus: There’s a dedicated bike lane on J Street, making riding between these...
Fitting in outdoor time once school's back in session
My daughter's summer has been filled with activity and outdoor adventures. This has been great for my conscious when I've allowed her some screen time at the end of each day. Once school starts back, however, that nagging voice in...
San Diego Strolls: Balboa Park West’s Urban Oasis
Grab the San Diego deck and pull out the Balboa Park - Marston House card. This quiet side of Balboa Park is real delight, so read on to get more tips and tricks for visiting this section. -- Mention Balboa...
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...