Musicals in San Diego

New York may be the mecca for Broadway shows, but San Diego does have its fair share of award winning musicals too!

Be sure to catch some of the following shows:



Into the Heights
The New York Times calls it, "A musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home, with enough energy to light up the George Washington Bridge. A SINGULAR NEW SENSATION!"

Opens July 27-August 1, 2010
Civic Theatre San Diego
www.broadwaysd.com

NOW PLAYING:

Bonnie and Clyde
"Feel the heat in this seductive world premiere musical about America's most infamous pistol-packing couple." -La Jolla Playhouse

November 10th- December 20th at La Jolla Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
Tickets $43-$78
www.lajollaplayhouse.org

Hike San Diego

Achieving natural, environmental bliss is literally just a hike away. Believe it or not, San Diego is loaded with great hiking trails with breathtaking views of the ocean (it's just one of the many great perks of living by the water).

do a little browsing at this site www.SanDiegoHikers.com to find the perfect trail. They even suggest what times of the day you should go!

Recommendation: Torrey Pines State Reserve in La Jolla

City Escape: Cuyamaca State Park is just a little east outside of San Diego where you'll find hundreds of hiking trails, family campgrounds, exquisite views, and small waterfalls.

What's in a name?

www.AskAboutSanDiego.com. Yes, that's us. I mean, where did you think we got the title of this blog?! Ask US about San Diego or visit our website to plan out your visit in this great city. Choose the length of your stay, the activities and places you're interested in, and the site will automatically organize your entire itinerary down to the hour! It is extremely dynamic so be sure to check it out and have all the travel planning pretty much done for you!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. How lovely are your legos...

A VERY MERRY LEGO CHRISTMAS

LegoLand California
Carlsbad

This is surely a Christmas you've never experienced before. Imagine your typical holiday decorations all made of legos! Every year, LegoLand is completely flipped upside down into a holiday wonderland with decorations, lights, and music.

Take your children here and have them pose with a life-size LEGO Santa, his sleigh and two reindeer or come check out the LEGO Christmas Tree sparkle by night. Truly a fun-filled holiday experience for the family!

Special Event: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony -Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m
with special guests- actors Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott, plus a performance by children’s entertainment group, The Jumpitz.

Fun Fact: The world’s largest LEGO Christmas tree is made of 245,000 DUPLO bricks and stands 30 feet tall.

John Mayer Madness

John Mayer recently released his latest album, Battle Studies, and it's getting rave reviews! And we all know that with a new album, there has to be a headlining tour around the corner. Surely there is but tickets are high in demand. So if you think your chances are low for getting those tickets, then you might be able to ensure your chances at seeing him perform with his band John Mayer Trio here in lovely San Diego- December 29, 2009.

John Mayer Trio with special guests Mayer Hawthorne & the County Tickets

Copley Symphony Hall

San Diego, CA

• All Ages

• Tuesday
• 12/29/09
• at 7:30 PM

They might be sold out already, but you can always try EBAY! Hurry!

A Sea-Side Holiday

Ice-skating while overlooking the Pacific Ocean? This can only happen in Southern California. For the fifth year in a row, Hotel del Coronado is transforming their 10,000 square-foot Windsor Lawn into an ice rink for their guests and visitors this holiday season. Be sure to pay them a visit and don't miss out on other festivities!

Check out their website for more information.

Ice-skating schedule:

~ November 25 - December 18 ~

daily: 2pm - 5pm & 6pm - 9pm
weekend & holiday matinee: 11am - 1pm

~ December 19 - January 3 ~
daily: 2pm - 5pm & 6pm - 9pm
daily matinee: 11am - 1pm

Three-hour sessions cost $20* for adults and $15* for kids (ages 10 years and under); two-hour matinee sessions cost $15* for adults and $10* for kids (ages 10 years and under). Skate rental is $5 per person.

Calling All Seafood Lovers!

POINT LOMA SEAFOODS

2805 Emerson St.

"The freshest thing in town!"

Point Loma Seafoods is a local favorite indeed. If the practically-just-out-of-the-water seafood doesn't entice you to check it out, then maybe the fact that Rachael Ray featured it on $40 A Day will. It may have been broadcasted on national television, but this little eatery/fish-market never compromised its novelty!

What you'll find: A fresh seafood market, hot seafood plates, fish tacos, sandwiches, soups and sides.

Recommendation: Go for the crabcake sandwich

Bonus: They use cholesterol-free soybean oil so you can enjoy quality food while watching your waistline.

Disclaimer: It's usually packed every single day of the week. But don't worry, patience is a virtue and it's definitely worth the wait!

Visit their website at www.pointlomaseafoods.com

Farmers Markets

So it's that time of the week to restock your refrigerator, but you're a little jaded of those big grocery store chains.
Aisle upon aisle of mass-produced/pre-packaged goods and produce "on steroids" are making you wish for a better alternative.
If this sounds like you or if you just want to get some fresh air while shopping for groceries, check out a Farmers Market in the San Diego County. There's one everyday  in every area so you can't miss them!

What you'll find: Organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, pastries, meats, olive oil, pastas, a variety of ethnic foods, artisans, and most importantly plenty of free samples.

Click here to find markets in your San Diego neighborhood.

Personal favorite: Little Italy Mercato

La Jolla Cove

The La Jolla Cove is a must-see in San Diego. Take your loved one, your family, or even enjoy your own company here by taking a stroll around the cove and enjoying the exquisite view.

On weekends, especially on those perfect sunny Sunday mornings, you'll usually find many locals and tourists doing a variety of things from walking their dogs, running, watching the seals flap about in the water, having picnics, photo shoots, weddings, to tanning and swimming!

La Jolla Cove is more than just a beautiful site and is a perfect outing for any occasion. If you haven't already been there, check it out (because who knows how long this seemingly extended summer will last)!

(photos by Tina Tran)



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What is there to do in Sunny San Diego? The answer: so many things and just so little time. Here is where you'll find some great ideas about good eats, nightlife, beaches, family activities, events,etc. going on in San Diego that hopefully you haven't heard of anywhere before. 

Disclaimer: We're not claiming to know everything there is to know about San Diego, rather we're compiling all of the suggestions and inside scoop we see, hear, and read and  bringing it here to this blog! 

So whether you're a visitor to this wonderful coastal city or just a local looking for something cool to do, know that you can always find it here!

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The agents at www.AskAboutTravel.com