San Diego Travel Tips

10 Best Tide Pools in San Diego and Tips for Visiting Now

San Diego tide pools are some of the best tide pools in Southern California. I tell you where they are located and share more info about California’s tide pool animals.

Rancho Bernardo Inn: A San Diego Destination Resort for Golf & Spa

What to know before booking Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego, how to use my VIP benefits and a review of the rooms, golf, spa, and activities.

20 Fun Things to Do in San Diego with Teens (and Tweens)

A list of the top things to do in San Diego with teens and tweens including best beaches, museums, sightseeing tours, Instagram spots and more.

San Diego in November: Weather, Events, Things to Do, & Insider Tips

Learn what it’s really like to visit San Diego in September. I live here and share tips for what to pack, weather, events, things to do, and advice for booking hotels.

What to Know About the Mysterious Coronado Shipwreck

Learn the history, location, tips for visiting and fun facts about the SS Monte Carlo ship, the Coronado shipweck that appears at low tides.

12 Best Historic Hotels in San Diego, California

These historic hotels in San Diego have preserved original features and interesting stories. Where to stay now from luxury to budget.

Where to Have Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego & Chef Meals to Take Home (2020)

Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in San Diego restaurants or pick-up chef-prepared meals that you can reheat at home.

20 Things to Do at Belmont Park San Diego

From a roller coaster built in 1925 to laser tag, here are the best things to do at Belmont Park, one of San Diego’s best attractions.

12 Best San Diego Gaslamp Hotels: Luxury to Budget in the Historic Quarter

My top picks for San Diego Gaslamp hotels in the historic downtown district in all price ranges from big brands like Marriott to boutique.

How to Buy San Diego Zoo Safari Park Discount Tickets

These are trustworthy ways for discounted tickets to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with straight-to-the-gate vouchers, bundled attractions passes and more.