San Diego Staycation Ideas: Relaxing, Romantic & Budget-friendly!
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San Diego Staycation Ideas: Relaxing, Romantic & Budget-friendly!

ByStephanie Spillmann

If you don’t have the funds or time for a proper getaway at the moment, but desperately need a break of some type … Look no further than your own backyard in San Diego and North County. We’d be willing to bet you’ve lived here for a while and haven’t experienced all of our staycation…

Can’t-Miss Ice Cream & Gelato in North County
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Can’t-Miss Ice Cream & Gelato in North County

ByStephanie Spillmann

San Diego’s BEST Ice Cream just might be hiding in North County! But first: Gelato vs ice cream . . . what’s the difference?  We’re glad you asked. There’s a BIG difference in ingredients as well as consistency and flavor.  Ice cream is as American as apple pie — and no apple pie is complete…

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

ByStephanie Spillmann

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…