The Historic Village Theater in Coronado In 2000, the Grinch didn't just steal Christmas. After serving as the stage for 63 years of cinematic and personal memories, the Village Theater in Coronado abruptly closed its doors. But, unbeknownst to island residents, the action continued behind the scenes... Almost immediately after it closed, Lance Alspaugh of Vintage [...]
NoLi Art and Design District Are you the kind of tourist who likes to hang with the locals? Or, maybe a curious San Diegan looking to explore one of our city's more unique spots? If so, then you'll definitely want to head to the NoLi Art and Design District. The beaten path folks tend to miss North [...]
Have You Ever Dined Underground at Supper Clubs? There are so many places to wander—to a country or city you've not yet been, to vibrant neighborhoods in your favorite metropolis, to the kitchens of total strangers in your own home town. That's right—a stranger's kitchen. It's easier than you think thanks to the super cool concept of underground dining, [...]
Best Irish Pubs in San Diego If you’re thirsting for some ice cold Guiness (AKA the “Black Stuff”) or wanting to hang with some football fanatics, it’s a “public house” you’re looking for. And, we all know, the Irish kick pub arse. Being the philanthropic wanderer that I am, I decided to seek out the best Irish pubs in [...]
San Diego's Little Italy Festa San Diego's Little Italy FESTA is not your typical street fair.Every October since 1994, the streets of Little Italy are cordoned off and the community morphs into a street fair, art gallery, concert venue and stickball court.You'll find the typical mix of vendors and artisans hawking some pretty cool stuff. The food, [...]
The Beautiful Coronado Flower Show Who shows up at the Coronado Flower Show without a camera? That would be me. I blame years of forced multi-tasking for addling my formerly high functioning brain. Held every April in Spreckels Park, the Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented flower show in the entire nation. Entrants compete for the best individual flowers, [...]
