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With the unprecedented amount of rain Southern California has seen this season, it has been an amazing time to visit one of the natural parks in the area. During the drought, many of the desert state parks have been pretty sparse, but thanks to the recent rain, wild flowers have been in full bloom. So if you’re looking for things to do in San Diego here are some places you can check out to view beautiful wildflowers bloom.

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in all of California. Within the park, there are 12 wilderness areas and many miles of hiking trails within the areas. At the park, you will be able to see golden eagles, foxes, bighorn sheep, iguanas, cacti, palm groves, and of course, wildflowers. Dogs are allowed at the park, but they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. You’ll find the Anza Borrego Desert State Park toward the eastern side of San Diego.

One particular place to look into within the park is the Mine Wash. The drive that will take you to the village site at Mine Wash provides a beautiful view of wildflowers with a wide range of colors such as yellows, greens, oranges and more. Take in the blues and purples of the desert lavender or the indigo bush, the bright pinks of the beavertail cacti and hedgehog, the whites/cream of pincushion flowers or the brown-eyes primroses. For more information, visit (760) 767-4205 or visit the Borrego Desert Nature Center located at 652 Palm Canyon Drive. During the flower season, enjoy FREE flower maps. Stop by the Nature Center for the most up to date report of the wild flowers. If you stop by the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, be sure to keep an eye out for snakes as they tend to be seen more frequently during the spring time.

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San Diego is a city that offers much to do and see. Whether you are a local or visitor, there is always something new to enjoy. One great way to see all the different things to do in San Diego is by signing up for a scavenger hunt! This adventure will take you through the city as you see famous landmarks, learn about the city and more! Here are some scavenger hunts that are offered for you to enjoy.

One way to experience San Diego like never before is to take part in the Amazing Scavenger Hunt located at Balboa Park. Whether you’ve never been to Balboa Park or you’ve visited here many times, this scavenger hunt is still for you. Generally, the scavenger hunt is created in a similar vein to the popular show, The Amazing Race while being combined with a tour of the city that lasts approximately 3 hours long. The scavenger hunt is used through a mobile device, which will be used as participants make their way through the city. Along the way, participants must complete challenges and solve clues all while learning about the local history! Play at your pace and enjoy any day of the week. Visit www.urbanadventurequest.com to sign up and enjoy!

Another way to experience San Diego is through another fun adventure that is also offered by Urban Adventure Quest San Diego. This scavenger hunt adventure starts at the San Diego Transit Center, also known as the “birthplace of California”. During your adventure, which will last 3 to 3.5 hours, participants will make their way through areas such as Old Town, the Maritime Museum, the USS Midway, Little Italy and will end at the Bob Hope Memorial. Through the adventure you’ll learn about the history of San Diego as well as San Diego’s part in naval bases in the area. In total, the tour will take you 2.4 miles and there will be 23 challenges for you to enjoy! If you are interested in this scavenger hunt adventure, click here for more information.

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The Mission Bay and Coastal area of San Diego is fun and beautiful part of the city to explore. The area often hosts a number of different events throughout the year. One such event is the annual San Diego Crew Classic. At this sporting event, thousands of athletes from across the country participate in this exciting rowing event. During the weekend of the regatta, athletes will compete in over 100 fast paced races that you can witness. This year, the San Diego Crew Classic will be held on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd.

The San Diego Crew Classic draws together thousands of athletes from over 100 high school programs, clubs and universities from across the United States. Major universities such as USC, UCLA, Penn State, Duke, Stanford and Cal Universities have teams participate in the regatta. Do this, the San Diego Crew Classic is regarded as one of the first major regattas of the year. Participants in the regatta range in age from 14-84. As a result, the regatta has a unique blend of beginners, professional athletes, as well as others who return to relive their past rowing experiences. When you come down for the weekend of the San Diego Crew Classic, you can watch these athletes show their skill as they compete to be number one!

The San Diego Crew Classic was created in 1973 and now, decades later, for many rowers this regatta is the highlight of their crew careers. In fact, in many cases, athletes who participate in the San Diego Crew Classic have even gone on to participate in the Olympics. This race begins near the Ingraham street bridge and Sea World. The route will then continue North for 2000 meters along Mission Bay. The route will finish at the Crowne Pointe Shores. For more information on this event, visit http://www.crewclassic.org/events/

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If you are looking to explore San Diego, why not get the best of both worlds and explore the streets of San Diego as well as the beautiful beaches? There’s no better way to explore San Diego then by taking to the land and sea. In order to do that, San Diego SEAL tours offers a thorough, 90 minute tour that will transport you from streets of the city to beautiful ocean views. In this way, you get to see the very best of San Diego in one trip! Check out San Diego SEAL Tours today!

The tour starts off by departing from one of two locations – the historic Seaport Village and Embarcadero. You’ll travel through the streets of San Diego and past points of interest such as the Maritime Museum, the U.S.S. Midway, Shelter Island and other attractions in San Diego.After you’ve driven around the street, you’ll plunge into the water with the Hydra-Terra, an amphibious vehicle that can both travel on land and sea! Each vehicle is Coast Guard approved and is driven by an experienced captain so you can be sure that you’ll be safe during the sea portion of the tour.

During this second part of the tour, you’ll glide along the waters of the Pacific Ocean and see wildlife species that call San Diego home such as California brown pelicans, sea lions and more. This harbour tour will take you on a leisure cruise along the coast including the North Island Naval Air Station, Point Loma Submarine Base, the Marine Mammal Training Center, the Scripps INstitution of Oceanography and Point Loma, which features beautiful mansions along the coast line. Along the way you’ll hear from a knowledgeable tour guide who will not only give you information about San Diego and the various points of interest you’ll see along the tour, you will also learn a little more about the Hydra-Terra vehicle and the interesting history it has with the military. Visit https://www.sealtours.com/ to learn more!

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The city of San Diego offers a number of different museums for guests and visitors alike to enjoy. However, sometimes it might seem that there are so many or the admission price is too expensive and this keeps guests from visiting the many museums that can be found throughout the city. Lucky for you, February also happens to the San Diego’s Museum Month! This means that for the entire month of February, guests and locals can visit select museums for half-off admission prices!
The San Diego Museum Month is brought to you by the San Diego Museum Council as well as Macy’s. During the month of February, you can explore more than 40 museums in the area and experience unbeatable savings. All you have to do is head to any Macy’s store in the area and pick up a Museum Month Pass. This will give you half-off admission to any of the 40 participating museums.

One of the museums that you can get half-price admission for is the California Surf Museum. Visit this unique museum and learn about the history of the surf movement that has been a strong part of the San Diego identity for decades. The California Surf Museum is located at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside and is open on Thursdays from 10am-8pm. All other days it is open from 10am to 4pm. Other museums that you can enjoy during Museum month include the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, the Gaslamp Museum at William Heath Davis House, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Botanic Garden, The San Diego Museum of Art, USS Midway Museum and more. For a complete list please visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/museum-month This month, be sure to head down to Macy’s to pick up your Museum Month Pass and enjoy all these museums and more for half-price off the admission!

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Heading out for drinks with friends? There are a number of budget friendly ways that you can still have fun. Staying at the Kings Inn can save you money. Here are some other ways that you can save money on a night out.

Pre-gaming is an excellent way to save some money. Buying alcohol from a grocery store or liquor store is a lot cheaper than purchasing drinks once you are at the bar. This technique is especially helpful if it takes you a couple of drinks before you start to feel the effects. This way, when you pre-game, you only have to buy one or two drinks instead of many more. This will always save you money since purchasing drinks is always more expensive at bars than when you buy from a liquor store.

Unlike some cities, San Diego has a pretty great Happy Hour scene. Whether you want to just grab some drinks with friends or you want to snack on some food as well, happy hour is where it’s at. In San Diego, you’re sure to find excellent Mexican restaurants with happy hour specials that feature margaritas, beer, tacos, nachos and more. If you’re not looking for tacos, there are also other bars and pubs that feature happy hours as well. The next time you want to go out for a drink, check out the happy hour specials that are out there before heading out.

Even if you decide to go out for the night, there are different venues to choose from. Try to decide on a bar that doesn’t have a cover fee. It’s likely that you’re already going to spending money on drinks so why pay even more through a cover fee? There are plenty of bars that don’t have one. In the event that you do set your sights on a venue that has a fee, it’s often the case that if you go early, there won’t be a cover fee. These fees usually creep up later in the night so head out early to avoid the costs.

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San Diego is a great place for family friendly activities. Sometimes activities for the whole family can quickly become expensive. However, at these places, you don’t have to worry. Here are some places to have some family fun on a budget.  If you’re staying at the Kings Inn hotel circle around the US Bank and you will find us next door!

At Balboa Park, you’ll be met with a huge variety of attractions to enjoy. At Balboa Park, you’ll find the world famous San Diego Zoo but also more affordable attractions such as carousel rides, art studios, a mini railroad and so much more. Throughout the park, there are also a wide selection of museums, gardens, play area, and trails to keep your family entertained for hours. Some of the gardens you can enjoy here include the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Visit the park to see all the things you can enjoy today.

Seaport Village is a great place where families and friends can get together, walk around, people watch and enjoy the day. Bring down the whole family and window shop, enjoy the view and of course take part in the local history by taking a ride around the historic carousel. The carousel at Seaport village is one of the most beloved attractions in the whole city. In fact, the carousel opened in 1895, making it one of the oldest landmark in all of San Diego.

At the New Children’s Museum, your kids can take part in hands on learning activities while learning skills such as confidence, problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, interpersonal skills and so much more! The New Children’s Museum that kids should be able to have fun and play while also learning new skills. Come and enjoy immersive art studios, interactive art installations, family fun workshops and more! 

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One of the great things about San Diego is that it is a city that offers so much to do and see. Whether you are looking for a fun all day activity or you want an exciting night out, there is always something to choose from. The San Diego Civic Theater is an excellent venue in the city that hosts concerts, musicals and is also the home to the San Diego Opera. On Friday, January 6th, you can catch Pepe Aguilar at the San Diego Civic Theater. Tickets are now on sale.

Pepe Aguilar is a popular singer-songwriter in the mariachi, ranchera and pop genres. Aguilar is a talented performer and actor and thus, through his career he has won four Grammy Awards as well as four Latin Grammy Awards. Por Una Mujer Bonita was the title of his 1999 album. After the success of this album, Aguilar is cemented as a stand out musician. Popular songs by Aguilar include Prometiste, Por Mujeres como Tu, Directo al Corazon, Perdoname and Me Vas a Extranar. Aguilar is currently on his North American tour with concerts throughout America and Mexico as well. Earlier this year, Pepe Aguilar released his latest album, No Lo Habia Dicho. Come to the San Diego Civic Center and see Aguilar perform songs of this latest album as well as classic hits live. He will perform Friday, January 6th at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets. Get your tickets today before they sell out.

The San Diego Civic Center is located at 1100 Third Ave in San Diego. The venue has been used since 1965 and originated as the home for the San Diego Opera. Throughout the year there is always a wide range of events taking place here. For more information on the schedule of events at the Civic Center visit San Diego Theaters.

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