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jenifer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:37:30 +0000

Bikes and Beyond

jenifer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:53:58 +0000

With around 350 days of perfect weather, riding a bicycle around San Diego is a great, eco-friendly way to see the city, and get some exercise, too! Coronado Island is a great place to pedal around, with over 15 miles of dedicated and relatively flat bike paths providing breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline, Pacific Ocean and our beautiful beaches!

Bikes and Beyond is located in the Coronado Ferry Landing, on a beautiful bike path that goes along the San Diego Bay and under the Coronado Bay Bridge. If you have never ridden a surrey it’s time to discover the art of true cruizn’. All bicycles are high quality Electras, Raleighs or Marins. 619-435-7180

Hollands Bicycles, located at the corner of Tenth and Orange, offers high quality rentals from Electra, Raleigh, Specialized, and Marin that make your ride in and around Coronado as enjoyable as possible. 619-435-3153

Join fellow bikers on a ride around Coronado!

Saturday mornings (rain or shine), depart 7:00 AM sharp from the vicinity of 633 Margarita Ave. Coronado – All levels welcome!!!

Wednesday nights, depart 6:00 PM sharp from back of Holland’s Bicycle Shop, 977 Orange Ave. Coronado – Fast paced!!!

Note: all rides are non-sponsored social rides. Please wear a helmet.

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City Deli

jenifer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:51:15 +0000

On July 12, 1984, Native New Yorker, Alan Bilmes and partner Michael Wright from the Minnesota farm country, opened City Deli in Hillcrest, San Diego. Since the beginning, City Deli has prided itself on food made from scratch. From real mashed potatoes, homemade salad dressings, custom-made extra lean deli meats, to cakes and pastries baked on site by staff bakers, this food is fresh! Visit their website.

Music in San Diego

jenifer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:29:39 +0000

Dozens of famous bands have come from San Diego, including Switchfoot, Unwritten Law, Blink-182, and many more. In their early careers, these groups toured small music venues, with their shows ranging from free to a few bucks. The Casbah in Downtown and Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach are constantly putting on great concerts for the 21+ crowd. Catch a local band performing at one of these venues – and who knows, maybe down the line they’ll become the next big thing.

Cafes are great places for intimate, all-ages concerts. Sip on a latte and listen to local talent at Lestats Coffeehouse in Normal Heights, showcasing everything from singer/songwriters to techno-pop. Or, join the college crowd at UCSD’s Che Café for reggae and punk music. No matter what your age or preferred genre, there is a San Diego concert venue with just the right music for you!

Perry’s Cafe

michelle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:27:40 +0000

Perry’s Cafe is an old-school trucker-style diner, located just minutes from Old Town, San Diego. Specializing in breakfast and comfort food, Perry’s Cafe is a popular local’s eatery every day of the week – weekends here can get pretty busy. It’s definitely worth the wait for their mouthwatering pancakes, hearty frittatas, and wide selection of tasty food!

If you’re looking for a classic 1970′s diner, Perry’s Cafe is the place for you. Sit at the bar and watch the skilled cooks crank out order after order, or relax in a booth while enjoying your meal.

Perry’s Cafe is very reasonably priced, and a great spot for a family breakfast or brunch! Open 6am-2pm daily.

4620 Pacific Highway, San Diego 92110

(619) 291-7121

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Salsa Dancing

jenifer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:20:11 +0000

San Diego has a fantastic array of options for dinner and a show. From murder mysteries to concerts on the bay, and Flamenco dancing shows to wedding receptions, you can experience it all in San Diego.

Find authentic Spanish ambiance in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. At Café Sevilla, there’s no need to rush through dinner to make it to an evening show, you can combine the two and make a night of it. What started as a small Spanish tapas bar in 1987 has since become one of San Diego’s primiere nightlife destinations. Every Friday and Saturday night, Flamenco dancers don their hard sole shoes and perform before a packed house. Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine while watching cuadro, a group of flamenco performers-including dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. (619) 233-5979. www.cafesevilla.com.

San Diego Jeweler’s Exchange

michelle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:13 +0000

All your jewelry needs in one location!

The San Diego Jewelers Exchange is San Diego’s landmark for all your jewelry needs. With eight floors of various jewelry vendors, the Jewelers Exchange offers a wide range of jewelry shopping and services. Some of the many products and services available include:

Diamonds & Gemstones

Gold & Silver Items

Watches & Watch Repair

Custom Designs & Mountings

Jewelry Repairs & Sizing

Jewelry & Gem Appraisals

Jewelry Findings

The San Diego Jewelers Exchange is located in the Gaslamp District, downtown San Diego, on the corner of Sixth and E Streets, in the Timkin Building, a registered historical site. Whatever your jewelry needs are, you’re sure to find it at the Jewelers Exchange – all in one convenient location! One of San Diego’s best kept secrets!

San Diego Jewelers Exchange, 861 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-232-9191 Fax: 619-232-4902 Email: info@sdjex.com

Building Hours: Mon – Fri, 10am – 6pm, Sat – 10am – 2pm

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Del Sol

michelle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:30:56 +0000

Have a sunny day!

For a truly one-of-a-kind gift, be sure to check out Del Sol, where you’ll find apparel, accessories, toys, and totes. What makes Del Sol so unique is that all their products change color in the sun, which we get a lot of in San Diego! They put special Spectrachrome color-changing crystals in their merchandise to create this unusual effect; they’ll be happy to explain the process to you while you shop!

Del Sol is a pioneer in designing, manufacturing, and marketing T-shirts, sweatshirts and many other products that incorporate proprietary inks and related technical processes that have certain “color change” characteristics when exposed to ultraviolet light. Numerous trademarks have been registered including “Just Add Sun,” 100% WOW,” and “Sun-Powered.” Although T-shirts have been the bloodline of the Del Sol business, many other products continue to be developed such as golf shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags, jewelry, nail polish, hair accessories, frisbees and assorted small gift items.

Del Sol’s products are known around the world for their unique color changing process. The original Del Sol products have been around since 1994. Since then, technicians have worked continually to improve and upgrade the products, adding new items on a regular basis. Because of this, you can find something new in their Seaport Village location every time you visit Sunny San Diego.

817-C West Harbor Drive

San Diego, CA 92101

619-702-5013

delsolsandiego.com

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Dining With A View

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:42:14 +0000

With 70 miles of beaches along the coastline, the views of and from San Diego are endless. From Downtown to North County Coastal, this is the place for a great meal and a view to dine for!

For Panoramic views of San Diego Bay, dine at Anthony’s Fish Grotto, voted San Diego’s Favorite Seafood for over 13 years. (619) 232-5103 www.gofishanthonys.com

For a million dollar view of the Pacific Ocean but the casual and laid back vibe you can only find in San Diego, The Cliff Hanger Cafe in La Jolla is an award winning café offering acclaimed deli-sandwiches, fresh salads, and soups. (858) 452-9858. www.flytorrey.com

The Poseidon On The Beach in Del Mar blends the beach scene with a relaxed and informal dining atmosphere. Sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy a fantastic meal while watching the surfers in front of you. (858) 755-9345 www.poseidonrestaurant.com

Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast/brunch, lunch, or a sunset dinner- enjoy it with a spectacular view. Bon Appetite!

Rockin’ Baja

erin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:11:09 +0000

Baja California, Mexico is a great destination that features pristine beaches, clear blue waters, golden deserts, steep mountains, delicious cuisine and an abundance of tequila.

Its five municipalities include Mexicali, Tijuana, Ensenada and the beaches of Rosarito and Tecate. There are an array of activities ranging from golf and spas to surfing and scuba diving. Families can also enjoy other activities such as museums and a variety of outdoor shopping areas.
Your dollar will definitely go further in Baja. Bring your passport and your sense of adventure. One of the quickest and most hassle-free ways to cross the border is with Gray Line Tours.