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Delightful (and ethical) Animal Encounters in San Diego and Coronado

Posted in Advice to Travelers, San Diego 7 years, 12 months ago

Delighting visitors and locals alike, Southern California’s diverse wildlife provides some of the most memorable encounters around. Celebrating the natural marine life in the Pacific Ocean, visitors can discover anything from the harmless leopard shark to the giant gray whale along the coast. Start venturing inland and you’ll find an entire world of biodiversity hosting creatures from around the world. The phrase “lions, tigers, and bears” doesn’t do it justice.

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Ghoulish Halloween in San Diego & Coronado

Posted in Coronado Activities , Holiday Tips, San Diego 8 years ago

The month to celebrate all the ghouls, ghosts, and goblins has finally arrived! To all those who relish the season of fright, trick-or-treating, and seeing pumpkins displayed around town, Coronado is the destination for your Halloween retreat this year. With our warm October evenings and countless events for all ages, our charming community promises a recipe for the most memorable Halloween yet.

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13 Free Things To Do In Coronado

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities , Holiday Tips 8 years ago

Visiting California doesn’t necessarily cry out, “cheap vacation.” Well, we’re here to tell you that you can actually enjoy our gorgeous coastline and vibrant town all while staying within a budget.

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Best Breakfasts in Coronado and San Diego

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities , San Diego , San Diego Must-Eats 8 years ago

Breakfast, in some ways a forgotten meal, loses sway with many travelers. Food-seekers scour through countless reviews analyzing the best lunch spots, cheapest happy hours, and Instagram worthy dinners. Breakfast falls to the wayside.

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Best Instagram Worthy Locations in Coronado

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities , San Diego 8 years, 1 month ago

One of the advantages of traveling to paradise comes with the ability to fill your Instagram feed with stunning sunsets, golden beaches, and palm trees. Yes, there are ample opportunities for those great island selfies as well! 

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Dining Guide to Ferry's Landing

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities , San Diego , San Diego Must-Eats 8 years, 1 month ago

Merely a hop, skip, and a jump away from our strategic island location, Ferry’s Landing provides ample shopping, sweeping bay views, and activities to keep you and your entire family entertained. More importantly, they spice up the palate with multiple dining options.

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Music, Food, and Beer: Top Fall Events in San Diego and Coronado

Posted in Coronado Activities , Holiday Tips 8 years, 2 months ago

Each season brings a new, spectacular lineup of delicacies, entertainment, and merriment to our neck of the woods. This year’s fall lineup promises an entire season of memorable events around food, drink, and live music.

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Best Beaches to Visit in San Diego County

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities 8 years, 3 months ago

You’ve booked your tickets to San Diego, eagerly anticipating the much-desired beach getaway. Now comes the challenge of choosing which beach to reside. A few searches most likely brought up much more than you anticipated. Wikipedia lists ten in the San Diego city limits alone. Add in North County, and you are looking at closer to twenty.

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Celebrating Labor Day in Coronado

Posted in Coronado Activities , Holiday Tips 8 years, 3 months ago

With Labor Day comes the bittersweet end of sweet summer memories and ice tea in the backyard. Every year it approaches before any of us are ready to declare summer over, yet it brings the promise of golden leaves, school activities, and one of the busiest times of the year.

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What to Pack for Your Summer Coronado Trip

Posted in Advice to Travelers 8 years, 4 months ago

While the planning and preparation for a trip takes place months in advance, somehow packing is always pushed off to the last moment. Are you coming down to the wire with an empty suitcase staring at you, no taunting you, in the hallway while you hem and haw about what to bring?

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Family Guide to Coronado in a Day

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities 8 years, 5 months ago

Nestled just south of famous San Diego is the enchanting island of Coronado. Our humble home is the perfect venue for families, couples, and snowbirds alike. In fact, we think everyone should spend a little time in what we believe is paradise. We have perfect weather year-round, gorgeous beaches, friendly locals, the safest neighborhood in the San Diego county, and you can walk anywhere on the island.

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Best Free Activities in Coronado

Posted in Advice to Travelers, Coronado Activities 8 years, 5 months ago

Can you recall the first time you heard the old adage “The best things in life are free”? Most likely a parent or grandparent recounted the saying to you when you were asking for an expensive gift. While it might not have been your favorite saying growing up, over the years you have most likely grown to appreciate the value in the intangibles in your life.

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