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…

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…

surf on the sand at swami's beach on a sunny day
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Beaches in San Diego: Families, Dogs, Couples Walking, Surfing & More!

San Diego beaches are some of the most beautiful in Southern California.The 70 miles of stunning coastline offers beaches for every interest. Fun family beaches. Beaches with firepits. Surfing beaches for every level. Walking beaches that go on for miles. Romantic beaches for couples, with extraordinary views. Dog beaches for on and off-leash fun with…

Discover the Magic of Oceanside Pier
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Discover the Magic of Oceanside Pier

When my husband and I first moved to San Diego from Colorado, we couldn’t get enough of Oceanside Pier. Even though I’d grown up here and attended UCSD for a year, I’d never ventured that far enough into Oceanside to find this magical pier. The pier is an amazing place not just because of the…