Things To Do Around San Diego

The Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista is the first United States Olympic Committee training facility to be master-planned and built from the ground up, dedicated to the development of U.S. Olympic athletes. The Chula Vista training center is the USOC’s only warm-weather, year-round, multi-sport training facility.

Dudley's Bakery is a beloved bakery in eastern San Diego County, famous for its loaves of bread for which people travel long distances to buy and consume.

The Palomar Observatory is a world-class center of astronomical research that is owned and operated by the California Institute of Technology. It is the home of the 200-inch Hale Telescope, one of the world's largest.

Shelter Island is a popular waterfront recreation area on San Diego Bay, but it isn't really an island but more of an isthmus connected to the mainland.

On May 16, 1986, Paramount released Top Gun starring Tom Cruise and it instantly became a cultural phenomenon. Arguably one of the most beloved summer escapist movies ever, it catapulted Cruise to superstar icon, and featured the likes of Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan, and Tom Skerrit in their youthful prime. Most of the...

Old Mission Dam supplied water to the Mission of San Diego de Alcalá. A flume carried water about 5 miles from the dam to the mission grounds. It is located in Mission Trails Regional Park.

Here is a list of fun and interesting places around San Diego to visit on a day trip.

There's a certain romance to trains and railroads. Maybe even more in our get-there-quickly lifestyle, trains offer something more leisurely. But even more, trains hold a particular fascination to kids and if riding an Amtrak train is a bit too intimidating, riding a miniature or small-scale train is just plain fun. San Diego has a few miniature railroads available to the public to ride and even …

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Thanksgiving activities often involves a meal and activities with family and friends. Here are some suggestions to celebrate Thanksgiving week in San Diego.

October in San Diego means a lot of events around town. From the Miramar Air Show to Oktoberfest to Halloween - there is lots to do as autumn hits full swing. Plus, the weather is still pretty warm and nice, so there are lots of things to do outdoors. Here's a list of some suggestions on things to do in October.

It's September and the summer tourists have all gone home. But it's still warm and there's lots to do around town - so it's a good time for residents to take back San Diego. Here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during September.

You would only come across them if you live in the neighborhood, and the old footbridges of Hillcrest and Banker's Hill give these neighborhoods a unique and special character. Learn how you can discover this part of Hidden San Diego.

Some might call August the dog day sof summer, but in San Diego it is anything but. There's lots to do around town as we head into the home stretch of summer, and here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during August.

July means the weather in San Diego heats up as we enter the middle of summer. It's vacation time for many, and whether you're staying in town or visitng from elsewhere, there is lots to do around and about San Diego. Here are a few suggestions to check out in July. Have an event you'd like listed? Send me your listings!

June Gloom may be upon us, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do around San Diego. Here are a few suggestions you might want to try this month.

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OK - you've got your card and your flowers. So, what else can you do for your Mother (or your spouse) on Mother's Day? Besides the tried and true brunch or dinner, San Diego has a number of unique places and activities to make Mother's Day in San Diego a special one. Here are a few suggestions.

OK. First, let's clear things up: Cinco de Mayo is not the celebration of Mexican Independence Day. In fact, it is in celebration of the relatively minor Battle of Puebla, when in 1862, Mexican forces defeated the French Army - like that's any big accomplishment. Anyway, somehow, the day turned into an American celebration, and in turn, co-opted by the alcohol companies into a drinking holiday li…

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On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is a little Irish, right? Even me: Inigo McFiguracion. And though San Diego might not have the Irish history or ancestry of, say, Boston, Chicago or New York, there are a fair share of Irish here. Besides, it's not whether you actually have Irish blood, but rather have the spirit of the Irish in you. Green beer notwithstanding, St. Patrick's Day means a day of jovia…

Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo," which means "cortege (funeral procession)" in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.

San Diego is blessed with interesting topography - beaches, mountains, canyons. Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated with geography and maps, and was always interested in where places in San Diego were located in relation its the geography. Luckily, we have a number of spots where you can take in the breathtaking views and get a sense of "where is where." Best of all, it costs noth…

Fleet Week San Diego is an annual celebration of the relationship between the the community and the military in San Diego.

The world's largest annual convention of everything and anything about comics, the comic book industry, as well as sci-fi, adventure and horror film, illustration, art, retail, merchandising, and more. Held at the San Diego Convention Center.

Julian is a mountain town in eastern San Diego county, famous for its quaint charm, mountain scenery and apple pie.

Tijuana is the largest city in the Mexican state of Baja California. The city is situated on the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to San Diego, California.

Scenes from the San Diego County Fair

Here's a guide to places in San Diego where you can have your kid's birthday party.

Established in 1874, the San Diego Natural History Museum is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and science institutions. The Museum and its members have played a pivotal role the establishment of the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Torrey Pines State Park, and Anza Borrego State Park.

Here are the top kid friendly museums around San Diego, both in activities and price.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center seeks to inspire life-long learning by furthering the public's understanding and enjoyment of science and technology.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India.

Sea World is San Diego's number one tourist attraction since its opening in 1964.

Sea World is San Diego's aquatic amusement park

The 100-acre San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.

The Wild Animal Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 400 species.

The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park is a zoo unlike any other.

The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park is a zoo unlike any other.

The world-famous San Diego Zoo is one of San Diego's leading tourist attractions.

Cirque du Soleil returns to San Diego with the touring show of "Quidam." The limited engagement takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds und the Grand Chapiteau. Quidam, latin for 'anonymous passer-by', is an intense and imaginative journey that transforms an alienated world into a place of hope and connection.

Quidam, (pronounced "key dam") Latin for 'anonymous passer-by', is an intense and imaginative journey that transforms an alienated world into a place of hope and connection. The Cirque du Soleil production performs here in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

As summer approaches, San Diegans know that it’s time to head out to the San Diego County Fair. The Fair will bring forth a range of fun exhibits, contests, concerts and attractions sure to satisfy both new and long-time visitors to the fifth largest Fair in North America. This special section is a small taste of what you can expect to encounter...

Balboa Park institutions have a number of summer camp programs for your children. Both half-day and full-day programs are available, covering a wide range of topics and interests.

Going to San Diego Comic-Con? Here are some survival tips to make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable.

Yes, even San Diegans celebrate Oktoberfest, and the event in La Mesa is one of the largest ones around.

Where to go for firghts and screams in San Diego for Halloween. Well, there are still some fun - and hopefully scary - things to do around San Diego.

Check out working antique railroad equipment at Old Poway Park.

We're smack dab into summer, and the days are long and the nights are warm. What better way to spend a fun evening than to take a blast into the past and cruise by one of the weekly classic car shows around San Diego County.

San Diego is a city of different flavors and topography. But it is, first and foremost, a waterfront city. And what better way to take in the essence of the city than to take a walking tour of the downtown waterfront.

Harper's Topiary Garden is a public topiary garden in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego.

Simpson's Garden Town Nursery is a destination located in Jamul in San Diego's east county, featuring plants, gifts, and a vintage car collection.

Bowling in San Diego is alive and well. Here is a list of bowling alleys in San Diego County.

With so many things to see in Balboa Park, where do you start? Here are the top 10 places to discover in San Diego's Balboa Park.

The Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is the San Diego area's largest dog show.

San Diego has a lot of unique and interesting hidden places that might be unknown to the population at large, but they are well worth discovering. Discover some of the best of Hidden San Diego right here.

Point Loma is a neighborhood of San Diego with diverse geography and lifestyles. It is one of the most scenic areas in the city where outdoor activites abound.