San Diego summer day in oceanside with ocean view over red tile rooftops.
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What is San Diego Like in Summer?

It’s no secret that San Diego is a major vacationer’s spot – or tourist attraction, however you want to phrase it. As a local, I realized this summer that many people who plan to visit our little slice of paradise may not truly know what our summers are like here in San Diego and North…

green ice plant ground cover for san diego drought tolerant gardens
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Ground Cover Plants: San Diego Beauties that are Drought Tolerant

When we first moved to San Diego we were the most impressed with the amazing ground cover plants along the roads and hillsides. This may be a low-water area, but the ground cover here is stunning. The best ground cover plants in San Diego are drought-tolerant species that thrive in poor soil, grow well on…

Andersons nursery - seahorse statue
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The BEST Nursery in San Diego: Top Picks!

The best plant nursery in San Diego is arguably Briggs Nursery in North County. There are dozens of fantastic nurseries in San Diego, but Briggs checks off the boxes customers look for in a top nursery pick: Great prices. Huge selection of plants, trees, and shrubs. A variety of tree sizes from very small to…

seven colorful surfboards leaning on a rack on sandy beach
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Are Foam Surfboards Good for Beginners?

As a beginning surfer, there’s lots of advice and varied opinions about which type of surfboard to start with. But after talking with many local surfers, and my daughter who’s learning, I’ve found a reliable answer. Foam surfboards are the best fit for beginner surfers because they’re soft, which hurts less during falls, durable, buoyant…