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SAN DIEGO HIKES: Fortuna Mountain Hike
Fortuna Mountain Hike LOCATION: Near intersection of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. + Rueda Drive MAP + INFO: Fortuna Mountain PARKING: Free lot or street parking near the trailhead LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate to difficult APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 3-4 hours Mere minutes after exiting one of San Diego's busiest interstates, you'll hit the end of one of the city's busiest surface streets and run into [...]
SAN DIEGO HIKES: Mt Woodson Hike
Mt Woodson Hike LOCATION: Lake Poway Park at 14644 Lake Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064 MAP + INFO: Mt Woodson PARKING: Paid lot ($5) near the trailhead LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Difficult APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 3-4 hours If you miss climbing rocks like you did when you were a kid, the Mt Woodson hike is for you. In fact, Mt. Woodson [...]
SAN DIEGO HIKES: Hollenbeck Canyon Hike
Hollenbeck Canyon Hike LOCATION: Near intersection of Campo Rd & Honey Springs Rd, Jamul MAP + INFO: Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area PARKING: Small (free) dirt lot near the trailhead LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 2-3 hours Who doesn’t love towering majestic oak trees and meadows? Not only does the 3,200-acre Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area have them, but it's also home [...]
What the heck is urban knitting???
Urban Knitting or Yarn Bombing Urban knitting, also known as "guerrilla knitting" or "yarn bombing," is an estrogen-laced form of street art and it's happening all over the world. It all started back in 2005, when Magda Sayeg began leaving her knitted mark throughout Austin, Texas. Now, it's being done by creative individuals and organized groups all over the planet. There are some [...]
SAN DIEGO: Central San Diego Beaches
An Overview of Central San Diego Beaches Beaches are a lot like people. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some have zero personality, while others completely captivate your attention. San Diego beaches are as eclectic as its people. Do you prefer the sound of Navy jets or barking sea lions? A bonfire or beach volleyball? A shot of [...]
SAN DIEGO: Best Fish Tacos in San Diego
Where to Get the Best Fish Tacos in San Diego In the words of the (in)famous public speaker, Dan Quayle, "If you give a person a fish, they’ll fish for a day. But if you train a person to fish, they’ll fish for a lifetime.” And I say, if you’re really lucky, somebody will make you a fish taco. Rumor [...]