Hillcrest Farmers Market

The Hillcrest Farmers Market has been around since 1997 and has become one of the largest in San Diego County. The market runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm Sundays. This farmers market is big, diverse and crowded. We think that the market is second only to Little Italy`s Mercato and are thankful that Little Italy`s is on Saturdays. If you like farmers markets, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!
For more information go to www.hillcrestfarmersmarket.com

EarthFair 2013

EarthFair 2013 was on Sunday April 21 from 10:00am until 5:00pm at Balboa Park. Earthday is actually April 22 this year. This is billed as the largest annual environmental fair in the world. The event has been running for 24 years and takes over most of Balboa Park. There are lots of exhibits and of course food booths galore. You can find information on everything from solar energy to electric vehicles to waste management. The people watching is probably our favorite pastime at the fair. If you like a diverse group of people in a beautiful setting with typically wonderful weather and an abundance of information on how we can all improve the earth`s environment, this may be the event for you. Enjoy!
For more information see www.earthdayweb.org

Ramona Grassland Preserve

The Ramona Grasslands Preserve is a great place to take an easy day hike. The preserve is 3521 acres of open space that has well maintained hiking and horse trails. The trails are easy to hike and there are lots of animals and native vegetation to enjoy. This area is especially known as a great place to see hawks and other birds of prey. Many birds make this their winter home with January and February being peak months. In March and April the wild flowers show themselves. If you want to take a unique hike in one of San Diego`s newer parks, try Ramona Grasslands Preserve. Enjoy!
For more information see:
www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/
or
www.ramonatrails.org/news/headline2

Del Mar Beach March 2, 2013

The city of Del Mar has one of the best beaches in San Diego County. The north end is `dog beach` and continues south to Torrey Pines State Park. The residential area along the beach has some great homes that front the sand as well as restaurants and a nice grassy park. The city has been incorporated since July 15, 1959. The most recent 2010 census showed a population of 4161. The Del Mar Fair started in 1936 and the race track in 1937. This great city has a history of being a fun place to visit all year long. 

The above photos were taken from the patio of the Poseidon Restaurant on a nice day in early March. Enjoy this San Diego gem! For more information visit www.poseidonrestaurant.com and  www.delmar.ca.us                            

Del Mar Dog Show

Last weekend was the Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This is a 3 day event that started on Friday February 22 and finished on Sunday February 24, 2013. This is one of the largest dog shows in the country and includes many different breeds. These are some of the most beautiful dogs that you will see anywhere. In addition to the competition there was a large assortment of vendors selling everything for you dog. If you like dogs, this is another way to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information see www.delmarfairgrounds.com/index.php?fuseaction=calendar.home&op=detail&pkid=1707

La Jolla

La Jolla is one of our favorite destinations in San Diego. This seven mile stretch of coastline within the City of San Diego has been a `jewel` for many years. The ocean water is normally more clear than other beaches in San Diego and is known as one of the best dive spots in Southern California. The homes in the area are some of the most expensive in the United States. Shopping, art and outdoor activities abound in La Jolla. The photos above show the wide range of wildlife that call La Jolla home and you will see a fantastic variety of marine life under the water also. This is one of the few places that the garibaldi damselfish can be seen in abundance. The garibaldi is the California marine state fish and is a protected species. La Jolla is a gem in so many ways and another place to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information see www.lajollabythesea.com and www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/cove.shtml

Hawk Watch in Ramona

During the months of January and February Wildlife Research Institute in Ramona has Saturday morning `Hawk Watch` events. The event starts at 9:00am each Saturday and allows visitors the opportunity to see local and migratory hawks and falcons close up. This is a great way to see and photograph these amazing birds and learn more about them. The setting is at a facility that sits in an open grassland area. If you want to see hawks in their natural environment this is also a great venue. The open area has a large number of birds at this time of year. There are even a few bald eagles in the area. This is another way to Enjoy San Diego!
For more information got to www.wildlife-research.org