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San Diego

If we had to move to California today I would pick San Diego! For many years we’ve loved visiting San Diego and when Chris was in the Navy, he was stationed at Point Loma, so SD holds a special place in our lives. From the waterfront to the neighborhoods, San Diego is a great place to visit for a day or a week.

We have all the info you need for planning a trip to San Diego including budget tips, beaches, a guide to Balboa Park and more. Enjoy and let us know if you need any help planning an awesome experience in San Diego!

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Posted inCalifornia SoCal

Inexpensive San Diego Vacation: Exciting Travel Plan That You’ll Actually Love

Travel plan for an inexpensive San Diego family vacation that you'll love. Free things to do in San Diego, best beaches, and where to stay to keep the costs down and still have an awesome SoCal trip.
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Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Best Things to do at Balboa Park: Guide to San Diego’s Cultural Center

San Diego's Balboa Park is the cultural and activity center of the city. From the San Diego Zoo to art museums and gardens, everything you need to know to enrich your San Diego trip with Balboa Park.
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Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Three Days in San Diego: Awesome Itinerary for SD Fun!

This three-day San Diego itinerary is awesome for enjoying the beaches, history, culture and nature of SD. Ideas for planning a long weekend trip to San Diego.
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Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Vintage San Diego Stay at the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows

San Diego's Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club and Bungalows is a great vintage stay close to Balboa Park. See what to expect from this old Hollywood destination hotel, one of the most fun places in San Diego.
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Posted inCalifornia National Parks SoCal

Great Things to Do at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego

Visiting Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego is the perfect mix of nature, history and nautical interest. It's ideal to add to family travel in SoCal and is a great budget friendly activity.
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Posted inCalifornia SoCal Southwestern US

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel: our new favorite San Diego getaway

The Best Western Plus Island Palms Resort Hotel in San Diego is ideal for families. Centrally located, great pools, and delicious restaurant, it's a perfect San Diego hotel.
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Posted inCalifornia Parenting SoCal

San Diego Pride: experiencing the best Pride festival with kids

We get a lot of questions about attending Pride events with kids. This year we flew to California and did the San Diego Pride celebration and had a great time.…
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Posted inCalifornia Southwestern US

Complete California Coast Road Trip from Tip to Tip

There is nothing like a California Coast road trip.  That California life is so awesome with all that nature and sunshine.  What better way to experience it than by doing…
Summertime in SoCal is one of the most fun family vacations you can do on the West Coast. From Disneyland to the beaches of San Diego there are endless chances for family fun. 2traveldads.com
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Summertime in SoCal travel journal: Disney’s Pixar Pier Premiere and exploring San Diego

We're back in Southern California, aka SoCal! What are we doing here? Great question! We've got lots of fun plans in store, from having some fun in Disneyland with the…

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