Earth Fair 2014

Earth Fair 2014 was on Sunday April 27th. The fair is said to be the world`s largest environmental fair. It is free and held at Balboa Park. This is a celebration of products and ideas to benefit Mother Earth. San Diego`s Earth Fair is a wonderful place to see all types of interesting people in a beautiful outdoor setting. The weather is usually `San Diego Perfect` and there are lots of exhibitor giveaways. The food and entertainment options for adults and children are plentiful. This is well worth a visit and another way to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information visit www.earthdayweb.org

Olympic Training Center

The Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista is located on 155 acres adjacent to Lower Otay Reservoir. This is one of only 3 Olympic Training Centers in the United States. The other two are in Colorado Springs, Co. and Lake Placid, Ny. This is a beautiful complex with sweeping views of the mountains and reservoir. Olympic and Paralympic athletes can train here year round in near perfect weather. This facility houses training grounds for a variety of sports. It is open to the public and there is no admission fee. Enjoy!
For more information see www.teamusa.org/About-the-usoc

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a San Diego landmark. The park houses many museums and the San Diego Zoo. There are gardens to explore and unique buildings to view. The park was first used on a large scale for the Panama-California Exposition in 1915. You may want to visit Balboa Park even if you do not go to a museum or the Zoo. This is a fun place to walk around on nearly any day of the year. You may even want to come when the park is having one of it`s many special events. Enjoy!
For more information see www.balboapark.org

Wilderness Gardens Preserve

Wilderness Gardens Preserve is a San Diego County Park in the San Luis Rey River Watershed. The entrance is located east of Interstate 15 (and Pala Casino) on Highway 76 in North San Diego County. The park is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday to Monday. This is a great place for a walk. The trail is level and hard packed so it is an easy hike. Enjoy!
For more information see  www.sdparks.org

La Jolla October 6, 2013

Sunday October 6, 2013 was clear and warm. We decided to take a look at San Diego from Mount Soledad. This is possibly the best view in San Diego. From Mount Soledad it seems that on a clear day, you can see forever and then some. There has been a cross on top of Mount Soledad since 1913. The current cross has been in place since 1954 and is currently a Korean War memorial site. There have been law suits filed to remove the cross since 1989, but it remains (at least for now). This is a wonderful location to visit on a clear day and take in the beauty of this area. For more information see www.soledadmemorial.com
In only a few short minutes from the cross, you can go to the La Jolla Farmers Market at Girard Avenue and Genter Street. The La Jolla Farmers Market is one of the best in San Diego County. It is on Sundays from 9 am to 1:00 pm. See www.lajollamarket.com
From the market we decided to take a walk along La Jolla Cove.

La Jolla Cove is a true treasure. `The Cove` as locals call it, is one of the very best swimming and diving beaches in the area. Sunday was a day of near perfect conditions with clear water, clear air and warm temperatures. Enjoy!
For more information see www.lajollabythesea.com/activities/beaches

La Jolla Shores Beach

La Jolla Shores or simply `The Shores` is probably the safest beach in San Diego County. The beach is about one mile long and runs from La Jolla Cove to Black`s Beach. The waves are usually small and this allows for easy access to the ocean for kayaks and boats. Yes, you can launch your small trailered boat here. The beach is extremely popular with kayakers. You can bring your own kayak or rent one from one of the retailers on Avenida De La Playa in the small business area of La Jolla Shores. This beach is great for locals and tourists alike. There are restaurants for every budget and a hotel if you plan to stay the night. This is also a popular dive spot for snorkelers and SCUBA. There is even a nice grassy area, a playground for kids and restrooms with outside showers. This is one of the best ways to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information visit  www.lajollabythesea.com/la-jolla-shores-beach

La Jolla Festival of the Arts

The La Jolla Festival of the Arts was June 22 and 23, 2013. For 27 years this event has showcased some fantastic art. The proceeds are used to help several charities. The event is held at UCSD on a beautiful grass field. There are booths set up by a variety of artists as well as several music stages and good selection of food and drink. This is one of the classiest events of it`s kind. The rows between displays are wide so people have plenty of room to wander around without feeling crowded. This is another way to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information visit  www.lajollaartfestival.org