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Foodies rejoice, it’s that time of year again – it’s the 10th annual San Diego Restaurant week! During this incredible week, San Diego’s incredible dining scene is spotlighted and both residents and visitors deciding where to stay in San Diego can explore all the incredible restaurants. This year, over 180 restaurants will be participating during restaurant week. That’s right, you have 7 days to explore hundreds of restaurants from all types of cuisines. Each restaurant will be offering a discounted prix fixe menu, which means you can even go to those high-end restaurants you always wanted to go to and you won’t spend a fortune! If you love food and trying out new restaurants or different types of cuisines, the San Diego Restaurant Week is a dream come true for you!

The 10th annual San Diego Restaurant week will take place from Sunday, January 18th through Saturday, January 24th. During this fantastic week, you don’t have to worry about purchasing any tickets or passes. Simply go to any of the many participating restaurants and tell them you’d like to choose something from their prix fix menu! If you go during lunch, you will receive two courses for $10, $15, or $20. If you go to one of the participating restaurants for dinner, you will receive three courses for $20, $30, $40, or $50. Whatever you are in the mood for, you will be able to find food that you will like. You’ll find American, Asian, Argentinian, Chinese, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, and so much more! Another great thing about this week is that the restaurants are located all over the many different neighborhoods of San Diego. That means you can either enjoy some of the places that are close to where you are staying, or you can decide to explore and venture to different parts of the city. When you participate in restaurant week, you can go to places such as Coronado, Downtown San Diego, East County, Uptown, La Jolla, Mission Bay and Beaches, South Pay, Old Town and more!

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The city of San Diego wants to invite you to a 12-day San Diego Tradition at Petco Park! The Holiday Wonderland is once again here and it’s offering fun and festive activities for everyone to enjoy. For 12 nights in December, you can visit Santa’s workshop, walk through a beautifully lighted winter wonderland, visit candyland and more! Winter Wonderland will take place on December 5 – 7, 12 -13, and  19 – 24 from 5pm – 10pm. For those staying in hotels around Petco Park, don’t miss out on this magical event!

Petco Park is more than just a baseball field, it’s a place where your family and friends can gather this holiday season. Come walk around the field as it has been completely transformed into a beautiful winter destination. There will wonderful lighting displays of reindeer, Christmas trees, sleighs and more. One of the highlights will be the Reindeer Corral presented by Petco. Here, you can get the opportunity to feed real life reindeer! For the parents, there will even be a cocktail lounge. In the middle of the field will be a beautiful 40-foot tall Christmas tree that makes a perfect background for pictures. There will even be a snow zone in the middle of the outfield, so come prepared to play!

Tickets for Winter Wonderland are $15 for adults and children are $10. Children 3 and under can get in for FREE! All the activities are included in the admission ticket except for a few exceptions: family photos with Santa Claus are $25 and includes an on-site photo printout and the Polar Express train ride, which are $5 per ride. Parking will be available for attendees at the Padres Parkade, the Lexus Premier Lot and Tailgate Parking Lot for $10. Tickets are on sale now! This is a great event that everyone in your family will be sure to enjoy.

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With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to get into the holiday cheer. Let the San Diego community get you ready for the Holidays with the 43rd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights! Perhaps you’ve seen holiday parades before, but have you seen a parade of ships sail down the bay? Now is your chance! Come down to the San Diego Bay on Sunday, December 14th and on Sunday, December 21st to see the parade. The procession will begin at 5:30pm so if you will be at one of the hotels close to San Diego Bay be sure to bring your friends and family and enjoy the show!

The Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored tradition loved by the whole community. Come down to the docks and see over 80 boats that have all been creatively decorated for the holiday season! Imagine boats that have been decorated with hundreds of twinkling lights slowly sail down the water as the lights reflect off the water. It truly is a beautiful sight! The parade will start from Shelter Island and continue through Harbor Island around 6pm, the Embarcadero around 6:30pm, Seaport Village around 7pm, and end at Ferry Landing in Coronado around 7:30pm.

Every year there is a different theme to help get people in the holiday spirit. This year, the theme is Children’s Stories so all the ships will be decorated according to a holiday story for children or any other children’s story that has a link to the holidays! Come and see what the creative participants have come up with this year! A great place to view the parade while on land is the north and south ends of the Embarcadero, as these areas tend to be less crowded. At the end of the parade there is a grand prize offered to a lucky participant who had the best-decorated boat. The Grand prize is a package for a luxury cruise aboard a sailing ship from Star Clippers for two people.

San Diego has a plethora of dining experiences to choose from. If you are looking to go to a place for a special night out, here are the top five exotic eats for dining in San Diego.

At Monello, you will be able to eat traditional cuisine from Milan. Enjoy hand tossed pizza, gourmet pasta, seafood and vermouth made in house. Monello is open from Tuesday through Sunday at 750 W Fir St.

At Ashoka The Great, you are in for the best Indian food in the entire city. At Ashoka, choose from a wide variety of curries such as chicken curries, lamb curries, vegetable curries and seafood curries. They also offer Tandoori delicacies. You can check them out at 9474 Black Mountain Rd.

Lotus Thai restaurant and wine bar offers the best Thai food in the area. The setting is also beautiful with indoor waterfalls, eclectic décor and even Buddha statues inside the restaurant. Choose from a good range of dishes that are authentic and delicious as well. The inviting atmosphere makes it a great place to meet with friends for happy hour or dinner. You can visit either location, which are located at 906 Market St., and 3761 Sixth Ave.

Blue Bohème is the place to go for traditional French cuisine. It was created with a nod towards the past generations of France, specifically the time of the free spirited Bohemians and the artists at the Left Bank of Paris. This neighborhood restaurant aims to serve traditional foods from various regions of France, including French classics.

The Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro features authentic Moroccan cuisine in an exotic, warm atmosphere, with daily happy hour, weekly specials and entertainment. Try one of the speciality cocktails alongside the cous cous. Check them out at 3940  Fourth Ave #110.

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When you come to San Diego, one thing you can be sure of are the great beaches we have here. Here are some of the best beaches in San Diego that you will find when you come and visit this great city.

Many people have compared Mission Beach to Coney Island or Atlantic City on the East Coast. Though they may have a point, it is important to know that there is a special Southern California vibe here that you won’t find anywhere else. Here, you will find a variety of eateries, street performers, nightclubs and more. There are many free spirits who love to roam the sandy shores in this carnival like atmosphere. On the boardwalk, take a ride on the Giant Dipper roller coaster, bumper cars and an arcade! You can always stop for a bite to eat and get nice cold beer as well! Pacific Beach is a favorite destination for college students and other young adults. You can have fun in the sun and then enjoy the nightlife, from nightclubs to fine dining restaurants. There are also a number of bars and taco stands if you are looking for a more relaxed vibe.

Coronado Beach is beautiful beach that has consistently been voted by The Travel Channel as one of the finest beaches in America. This is because of the glistening shore due to the Mica, a special mineral in the sand and gentle, picturesque waves. This is as close to paradise that you’ll find here. Imperial Beach is the southernmost beach town in CA and is only 5 miles away from Tijuana. This is a quiet beach town, but its location to Tijuana makes it a great stomping ground if you are planning to make a day trip to the city.

In Del Mar, California there is a long stretch of beach that can be divided into three parts. Dog Beach offers a place to play volleyball games and where you can bring your canine friend! This beach however, is not the best for swimming as the water is shallow, but it does make a great place to take your small children to! The northern part of Del Mar beach, from 15th street to the River Mouth, offers good swimming, easy beach access and is great for intermediate surfers. At the south end, there is no shore but instead, you’ll find great bluffs where you can take a walk or nice jog!

You can’t go wrong when visiting any of the beaches in San Diego!

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If you are in San Diego during Halloween, then you need to attend the San Diego Monster Bash located at the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village in San Diego. This is a 21 and over event and the 14th Annual Dos XX’s Monster Bash and will take place on Halloween Night! If you are looking for a fun event to go to and happen to be staying close to San Diego, come out on Friday, October 31 from 6pm – 12am for some guaranteed fun!

Join the rest of the community for a huge block party and dance celebration that spans 8 blocks! Indeed, the Monster Bash is is the largest Halloween event in all of California, so you won’t want to miss it! Listen to live DJs spinning awesome tunes as you enjoy the Halloween atmosphere. Some DJs who will be spinning on Halloween include EC Twins, David Heartbreak, DJ Ramsey, Riley Warren, DJ Jay Syx, J Rabbit, Last Day of School and more!

Make sure you wear a great costume, as there will be a costume contest with a $5,000 cash prize! If you buy your ticket before October 21, the price for general admission will only be $35. If you buy it after that through October 30, the ticket price will be $40. If you buy a ticket the day of the event, you will be charged $45. Monster Bash VIP tickets are also available. Your VIP ticket includes VIP entrance, which means no waiting in line! You will also receive special VIP restroom access – again, avoid all the lines! There will also be VIP Lounge Area, two free drink tickets and four free drinks from the participating venues at Gaslamp Quarter and East Village. Inside the Monster Bash section you will also receive $1 off all drinks at the bar! The price for VIP tickets, if purchased by October 21, is $75. Tickets bought from October 22 – 30 will be $85 and VIP tickets bought on the day of the event will be $95.

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San Diego is a great city that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There is a wide variety of family friendly things to do in San Diego, but to make it easier for you, here is a variety of places that are loved by locals that you should consider going to.

One place you might want to go to if you are looking for a relaxed day trip is the Japanese Friendship Garden. Come and enjoy the aesthetic qualities of a Japanese Garden and the tranquil environment. The Japanese Friendship is located at Balboa Park!

The San Diego Zoo is a must during your time here. The Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered species and represents more than 650 species! Along with the Zoo is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Ever wanted to go on a safari, but not sure if you’ll ever make it to Africa? Not to worry, the SD Safari Park has got you covered with their wildlife sanctuary. You can get on a ride and see all the animals you’d expect to see on safari!

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, come to Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, voted “Best Mexican Restaurant” in 2010 and “Top Margarita in San Diego” in 2011. With a live mariachi band playing and festive décor, it will be like you are actually in Mexico!

If you enjoy art, attend “Ray at Night,” known as San Diego’s biggest regular art event. On the second Saturday of each month, travel down to Ray Street, where you will find various galleries and boutiques set up with work from artists of all backgrounds.

Do you love dogs? Do you love the beach? Why not combine the two at The Original Dog Beach in San Diego? Dog Beach at SD is the first beach that allowed dogs to be leash-free in the US and continues to be a special beach to the San Diego community. Open to everyone, even if you don’t have a dog, come and enjoy the beach like you’ve never before – enjoy it with canine pals!

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Are you and your family looking for some fun, family friendly activities to do during your stay in San Diego? Lucky for you, there is so much to do and see while you’re here that you might not even know where to start! Here are a variety of things to do in San Diego that will be fun for the whole family.

Since you’re in San Diego, you might be thinking about going to the beach. Instead of dropping in at any beach, consider going to the Children’s Pool, a small beach that is great for children. It is partially protected by a seawall, so the waves aren’t very strong which makes it safe for your kids. There are even sea lions and seals present during most of the year, so keep an eye out for the wildlife!

A stop at the aquarium is another place you might want to bring the whole family too. Birch Aquarium houses over 60 different types of fish and invertebrates from all over the world. Learn about ocean science through fun exhibits and activities that help make science relevant to your daily lives.

Do you have a child that loves science? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to go to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, a place that inspires knowledge by learning about the enjoyment of science and technology. At the Center, there is an IMAX Dome Theater that offers incredible and educational films. The IMAX Theater also presents planetarium shows that are hosted by astronomers.

If that’s not the museum you have in mind, then what about the New Children’s Museum? The New Children’s Museum is a place where children’s imagination can be stimulated. Children can use their creative and critical thinking skills, and engage in inventive experiences through various art projects. Let your children experience a museum that’s just for them!

Looking instead for an adrenaline rush and thrill rides? Come out to the Amusement Park at Belmont Park. There are so many fun rides such as the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Tilt-a-Whirl, a Carousel and more! Admission is free to enter the park, you simply pay as you ride! But, there’s more than just rides. There is also an arcade, laser tag, mini golf, a rock wall and even a zip line! The fun awaits at Belmont Park!

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