The San Diego Museum of Man

Museum Mondays: San Diego Museum of Man

The San Diego Museum of Man is an architecturally impressive structure located in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park. Its permanent exhibits explore the Maya, ancient Egypt, Kumeyaay Indians of San Diego County, Human Evolution and Human Life Cycle. These exhibits serve to inform and entertain San Diegans and visitors alike. The exhibits are also used extensively for education purposes in San Diego Schools to study ancient and local history, health sciences and cultures. The world- renowned San Diego Museum of Man is a great place to learn about the evolution of man.  

For more information visit: San Diego Museum of Man

Pre Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Acapulco Happy Hour)

The Acapulco Restaurant in Old Town has sweet Happy Hour Deals. Every Monday-Sunday from 2pm-8pm their Margaritas, Domestic Beers, Wine and appetizers are only $2.99! I have personally tried the Chicken Flautas and they were satisfying. I’ve also tried their lime, mango, strawberry, pineapple coconut, and raspberry margaritas and they were all tasty. My favorite however was the mango margarita and raspberry margarita. Wondering where the chips and salsa are? Once at the restaurant, help yourself to some colorful chips and flavorful but spicy salsa which is located in a chips and salsa bar next to the alcoholic beverage bar.

If you’re on a date with a boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, friend, or family member and would like to be a little adventurous, park in front of the Hacienda Hotel in Old Town and then go through the hotel to get to the restaurant. Thinking this was the only way to get to the restaurant, my boyfriend and I did this. It was both fun and suspenseful as you must go through the hotel lobby to the first elevator, then get off follow the arrows to the second elevator, follow more arrows and you eventually make it to the top floor of the hotel where the restaurant is located. Going on this scavenger hunt for the restaurant definitely makes a date more of a memorable experience.  

For more information on Acapulco’s Happy Hour Deals visit:  http://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/

Happy Hour at Little Italy's Waterfront Bar and Grill

Thirsty Thursdays: Waterfront Bar and Grill

Today we are taking a trip to Little Italy's Waterfront Bar and Grill. Waterfront Bar and Grill claims to be the oldest Tavern in San Diego. It offers great Happy Hour Deals Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm. Enjoy $3.25 Domestic Bottles and $4Wells. Waterfront Bar and Grill is open daily and has extended operating hours (6am-2am) to serve any and all San Diegans in need of a drink anytime of day. Waterfront Bar and Grill features 8 televisions and pool tables which makes it not only a great place to grab lunch and a drink but also a great place to hang-out and socialize.

For more information on Little Italy's Waterfront Bar and Grill visit: http://kingofhappyhour.com/sandiego/bars/Waterfront_Bar__Grill

Camping at Lake Morena!

This past weekend my boyfriend Chris and I had the best time camping for two nights at Lake Morena. Lake Morena is run by the County of San Diego and is located in Lake Morena Village in Campo, CA about an hour east of San Diego off the 8 highway. Lake Morena offers activities for everyone. It offers fishing (bass, bluegills, crappies, catfish, and more), hiking (Pacific Crest Trail goes through the park), picnicking and camping. The camp sites surround the lake and they range from hook-up which are meant for campers with RVs, partial hook-ups, and non-hook up sites which means that there is not a water hook-up on your specific site. Each camping site provides a parking spot for your car, a fire-pit with a removable grill and a picnic table. The Lake Morena Campground itself offers clean and free community showers and bathrooms as well as accessible potable water. If you run out of ice or need a soap bar while camping here don't fear, the gasoline/liquor store int he village is near. If you are craving a hardy lunch but are too tired from hiking to make it yourself, eat at Campo Diner. Campo Diner is a hole in the wall diner  located in what seems the middle of nowhere but it is delicious. It is about 7 minutes away from the campground when continuing East on the 8 highway. I definitely recommend their 1/2 pound bacon cheese burger with a chocolate shake. Their club sandwich also looked delicious. Camping at Lake Morena is a fun and tranquil experience great for first time campers as Chris and I were or for local San Diegans who want to connect with nature for a weekend. Things to remember when embarking on a trip to Lake Morena is that online reservations for the camp sites are highly recommended,  that it is extremely hot in Campo, CA so sunscreen is a must, and my last recommendation is that you should stop by Viejas Casino Resort as we did on your way back to San Diego to complete the adventurous weekend.  


For more information about Lake Morena visit: http://www.lakemorena.com/

Happy Hour at Tioli's Crazee Burger

Thirsty Thursdays: Tioli's Crazee Burger

Tioli’s Crazee Burger is known for the crazy meats they can put on your burger! They also have a great Happy Hour Deals. Feeling Adventurous? Try an ostrich burger during Happy Hour at Tioli’s Crazee Burger. Happy Hour at Tioli’s Crazee Burger is Tuesday-Friday 3-7pm. Monday’s you can visitTioli’s any time of the day as their Happy Hour runs from 11am-9pm. Late-night Happy Hour is on Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm-11pm. Try any of their Drafts for $2.99 and or wines by the glass for $3.99. Hungry? Munch on onion rings $1.99, sweet potato fries $2.25, Fresh Angus Burger $2.99, or take advantage of any of their other deals on delicious appetizers. For a Crazee day of fun, go to Happy Hour at Tioli’s Crazee Burger.

For more information visit: http://kingofhappyhour.com/sandiego/bars/Tiolis_Crazee_Burger

Run to Mexico for a Day!

Things To Do Tuesdays: Ensenada Day Trip

Wish you could run to Mexico for a day? Now you can via the Ensenada Mexico Day Trip. The trip includes a tour by bus of Tijuana, Rosarito and finally Ensenada where most of your day will be spent. The Trip provides transportation to Ensenada from San Diego with free pick-up if you are staying in one of the San Diego hotels, delicious lunch and a margarita at one of Ensenada’s best restaurants, and time to shop/ stroll around in the heart of Ensenada. Embark on a refreshing day adventure. Visit the beach town of Ensenada today.

For more information visit: http://www.partner.viator.com/en/435/tours/San-Diego/Ensenada-Mexico-Day-Trip-from-San-Diego/d736-315015

R3 Gallery in San Diego

Museum Mondays: R3 Gallery

Founded in 2006, R3 Gallery is a contemporary museum featuring emerging contemporary artists whose practices include painting, sculpture, drawing, photo, media and new media. Like the art featured in the R3 Gallery, the R3 Gallery building is an art form of its own. R3 is a unique triangular-3 story building. It is a sculptural collage of concrete, wood, glass, and steel all in subtle colors to give it a visual interest. Currently at the R3 Gallery is Surface, a 12-film shot photographic series by Jeremy Woodwall. Visits to the R3 Gallery are only by appointment, set one up today.

For more information on the R3 Gallery visit: http://r3gallery.com/