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Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
The Elfin Forest is considered magical to many of the environmental faithful. Landscaped with all the natural Southern California flora you can imagine, you'll find . . .
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San Diego Archery in Balboa Park
Though the 28-acre range is tucked away under the foliage of Balboa Park and certainly removed from unsuspecting tourist-types, the Rube Powell Archery Range is a busy place . . .
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Off the Beaten Path Cemeteries in San Diego
You don't have to have one foot in the grave to check out a cemetery in San Diego. Just don't sign any papers that would have you check in. If you're looking for peace and quiet, a cemetery is a good place go. . . .
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Tony Robbins Estate in Del Mar
For over eighty-two years, the Del Mar Castle, built by Richard Requa, has kept watch over Del Mar. Castle residents have come and gone, but the mystique . . .
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Historic Train Stations in San Diego
San Diego has historic train stations that still stand in the coastal communities. Some have been converted, closed or are still in use today. Hop on Amtrak or the Coaster and have a . . .
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Salk Institute San Diego
The building is known around the globe. It is a San Diego tourist attraction for architectural students far and wide. Why? You'll have to go and get a sense of it yourself. . . .
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Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff
It is either a lesson in faith or physics but it is something to think about when visiting Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. . . .
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San Diego Gas and Electric Architecture
Just across the street from the San Diego Santa Fe Train Station (Amtrak) is a relic of the past dating back to the turn of the century. From ground level, if you like architecture, your interest should be sparked. . . .
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Historic Bridges of La Jolla California
La Jolla is filled with hidden morsels of an adventurer's delight. We'll guide you to the secret bridges of La Jolla. Though seemingly a bit out of place or time, these neat, old and narrow . . .
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Our Lady of the Rosary Church Little Italy San Diego
For the last 84 years, one small church has had a huge impact in one San Diego community. If you let the simple white exterior walls and steel grills covering the windows fool you, you'll miss the centerpiece to San Diego's Little Italy. . . .
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Wild Parrots of San Diego
In San Diego's older neighborhoods of Ocean Beach, Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Banker's Hill, El Cajon and Lakeside, there, amongst the trees, dwell flocks of . . .
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El Camino Real Bells in San Diego
San Diegans know El Camino Real as that 12 or 13-mile stretch of road from San Elijo Lagoon north to Oceanside/Vista. We know it as the road to Trader Joe's, The Forum at Carlsbad, La Costa, and other day-to-day stops along the way, but . . .
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Secrets of La Jolla California
La Jolla has long been the shining star, the tony town of San Diego. But, even La Jolla has her secrets. Secrets that threatened her legacy and secrets that often go untold. . . .
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Model Boat Sailing in San Diego
We'd never want you to miss the boat on a neat San Diego tradition of enjoying the allure of participating in or watching model boat sailing. We realize that it might not float your boat, but maybe telling you about the BMW Oracle . . .
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La Jolla Beach Cottages
Finding a place to stay in La Jolla can empty your wallet faster than a pick-pocketing gypsy outside the train station in Florence, Italy. Finding something that has old craftsman-style charm, about two blocks from the beach . . .
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San Diego Neon Neighborhood Signs
San Diego has a tradition of neon neighborhood signs. These signs which typically span the width of the street, add to the community character and enhance community pride. . . .
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion Balboa Park
The Spreckels Organ Pavilion was given with the provision that every concert is always free to the public. Period. No ambiguity. The Spreckels Organ Pavilion is a gorgeous and often under-appreciated San Diego treasure. . . .
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Egyptian Architecture in San Diego
Sometimes, you have to walk like an Egyptian to see the Egyptian architecture yet to be discovered in San Diego. We discovered that San Diego was part of the King Tut craze. . . .
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The Mystique of the Coronado Islands
There are also days in San Diego, especially during Santa Ana winds, when you can stand in the very same place and spot the four islands that make up the Coronado Islands or the Islas Coronados. . . .
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Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo
It is known for being the oldest continually operating winery in Southern California. But this isn't your father's Northern California winery. There's a world inside the gates of the Bernardo Winery in San Diego County . . .
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Ellen Revelle and Wisteria Cottage
Scripps. A family that has given more to San Diego than most. Ellen Revelle, Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium, UCSD, and now the Scripps family has given . . .
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San Diego Agriculture
San Diego has had a booming local farm industry. San Diego has the 12th largest farm economy coming mostly from small farms. San Diego's drought conditions put a crimp in farming and impact tourists, residents . . .
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San Dieguito Lagoon Overlook
Say Del Mar and people have many memories or images of this San Diego seaside community known for the Del Mar Racetrack, the San Diego County Fair and . . .
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Robert Paine Scripps Forum
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is world famous. Scripps Institution has pioneered and led the way. In 2009, in the wake of worldwide environmental concerns . . .
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San Diego Salt Works
Standing 40-feet in the air along the southern part of San Diego Bay is the salt of the earth. San Diego's second oldest business . . .
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City Farmers Nursery San Diego
Cities have lost a lot of green: money and open space. San Diego has a well-hidden place that is in the green, making green, and 'green' amidst urban sprawl. This place hasn't been paved over and likely won't for years to come. . . .
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Caltrans Public Art in San Diego
Thinking about freeways and trees is ususally not part of the linear thought process. This public art project mixes the two on the Caltrans Headquarters in Old Town . . .
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San Diego Tuna Industry History
San Diego is known for her beaches, parks, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. She is known for biotech and military installations. Did you know that she was also the . . .
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Saint Malo Oceanside California
Oceanside is a beachfront community known for surfing, beaches, and the presence of the U.S. Marines. Oceanside also has a secret place worth having a look. . . .
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Great Blue Herons in San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego brings visitors to San Diego from far and wide. There's a display of Mother Nature on the property of SeaWorld that goes unnoticed but really is a treat . . .
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San Diego Working Waterfront
San Diego has one very large asset that brings millions of dollars to San Diego annually, yet it has been virtually invisible to the public. . . .
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WPA Program in San Diego
In the 1930's, some of San Diego's greatest architectural and cultural treasures were built or created. The people of San Diego, today, still can enjoy the what the Works . . .
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Point Loma Nazarene Greek Theater in San Diego
San Diego boasts 17 universities and colleges. Most notably, San Diego is home to the University of California at San Diego, University of San Diego, and San Diego State University. One private university, Point Loma Nazarene has some hidden treasures not to mention the BEST . . .
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San Diego Coastal Community Gardens
After the hustle and bustle, there are free places to go in San Diego to get rooted again and get one's feet firmly planted on the ground. San Diego has some great natural and . . .
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Dead Mans Point in San Diego
Take a beautiful well-known San Diego attraction and ask what lies beneath the surface. We'll give you the answer and tell what many don't know about this major . . .
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