San Diego: Tall ship offers 'Sweetheart Sail' for Valentine's Day
Take to the seas for Valentine’s Day during a special sailing on a special ship. The Californian, the state
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San Francisco vs. San Diego: Which is the better getaway?
Every year, millions of people find themselves craving a vacation from greater Los Angeles. Many of these people don't want to cross state...
San Diego's naval side
Since World War I, the Navy has been big in San Diego -- so big, in fact, that locals and tourists alike tend to take it for granted. But...
Serenity at Gaslamp Quarter's Hotel Indigo
The boutique property's green features, like an herb garden and plant-covered roof, and its soothing environment help create an urban haven.
Golden Door Spa's golden anniversary
The San Marcos, Calif., health club opened its doors 50 years ago this year, and it wasn't long before men-only weeks began luring the...
Mission Bay is lighting a fire under summer
Here in San Diego's Mission Bay -- a nearly 7-square-mile playground of amusement parks, beaches, marinas, restaurants, hotels and...
Palomar Mountain's Observatory Campground: A vantage point with universal appeal
Amateur astronomers and the merely curious gather in the inky darkness above the Palomar Observatory in northern San Diego County to gaze...
San Diego's Sè hotel puts a premium on luxury
With its spa, welcoming cocktail and 'experience consultant,' the new hotel aims to up the ante on contemporary design and comfort.
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park offers overnight camping near wildlife
The roar of the lions, the circling vultures, the breakfast of Frosted Flakes? It may not be Africa, but it has its charms.
At Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the view rules
The hotel is in the heart of the hip and happening downtown, but its window seats are the big draw.
Pala Casino renovations pay off
Inexpensive dining, big-name entertainment and, of course, gambling make this resort a good budget-friendly weekend getaway.
Julian mining its history with Gold Rush Days
Today Julian is known for apples, but gold put it on the map. The picturesque mountain town celebrates its origins with a weekend of...
Wild about Anza-Borrego's desert wildflowers
Two Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitors get an early start on a viewing season expected to yield a riot of color.
Flightline at Wild Animal Park allows you to release your inner Tarzan
It's a site that has even the animals curious.
Brewery Tours of San Diego
A mom's getting rowdy. The van is a mess. At least the beer is plentiful.
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