http://sandiego.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-12-03T12:27:00Z Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/06/balboa-park-december-nights-ushers-in-san-diegos-2012-holiday-spirit-dec-7-8.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sandiego/1/G/2/1/Dec-nights-Organ-Pavilion-c.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="121" />Traditionally, San Diego ushers in the Christmas holiday season with a grand community celebration in Balboa Park. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/cs/familyfun/a/dec_nights.htm">Balboa Park December Nights</a> is a two-day gift to the community that brings out the holiday spirit in all. The 2012 edition takes place Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/06/balboa-park-december-nights-ushers-in-san-diegos-2012-holiday-spirit-dec-7-8.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/06/balboa-park-december-nights-ushers-in-san-diegos-2012-holiday-spirit-dec-7-8.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:09:09 +0000 2012-12-06T00:09:09Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/03/the-best-san-diego-holiday-activities.htm <p>Spending the Christmas holiday season in San Diego has its benefits: the weather is usually mild - in fact December is one of the sunniest months of the year. Which means unlike other parts of the country, we miss out on rituals like shoveling snow - although the nights can get pretty darn chilly this time of year. But that doesn't mean San Diegans lose out on traditional holiday activities...San Diego has plenty of traditional things to do.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/03/the-best-san-diego-holiday-activities.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/12/03/the-best-san-diego-holiday-activities.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:27:00 +0000 2012-12-03T12:27:00Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/28/the-2012-north-park-toyland-parade-is-for-kids-of-all-ages-dec-1.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://www.toylandparade.com/images/2012logosite.png" alt="" width="211" height="153" />Unwrap some magic this holiday season with the festive fun of the 49th Annual North Park Toyland Parade &#038; Holiday Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, starting at 11 a.m., the historic neighborhood of North Park will warm up and delight with San Diego's most joyful parade.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/28/the-2012-north-park-toyland-parade-is-for-kids-of-all-ages-dec-1.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/28/the-2012-north-park-toyland-parade-is-for-kids-of-all-ages-dec-1.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:00:31 +0000 2012-11-28T11:00:31Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/23/the-best-places-to-go-shopping-in-san-diego.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sandiego/1/G/t/2/fashion_valley400_1227.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="120" />Thanksgiving is over so now that we have that out of the way, it's time to get to the real business at hand - shopping. Because we are officially entering the Christmas Holiday Shopping Season, and whether you are exhilarated or you dread this time of year, chances are you are going to have to venture out to do some shopping.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/23/the-best-places-to-go-shopping-in-san-diego.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/23/the-best-places-to-go-shopping-in-san-diego.htm Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:24:29 +0000 2012-11-23T14:24:29Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/20/thanksgiving-week-activities-in-san-diego-2.htm &#194; It's Thanksgiving week and you probably have some time off to spend with your family and friends. But maybe you need some ideas on what to do before ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/20/thanksgiving-week-activities-in-san-diego-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/20/thanksgiving-week-activities-in-san-diego-2.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:39:05 +0000 2012-11-20T13:39:05Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/15/sharpen-your-blades-go-ice-skating-in-san-diego.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://www.hoteldel.com/uploadedImages/Packages/Ice-Rink_beach-pkg.jpg" alt="" width="206" height="146" />In such a mild, warm climate as San Diego's, where you can pretty much do any outdoor activity year round, ice skating isn't something we typically engage in like we would, say, surfing. It's largely a circumstance of geography and climate - we don't freeze our butts off in the winter, so we don't indulge in some of the benefits of winter like frozen lakes and ponds. When you grow up with that, ice skating - and ice hockey by extension - is part of your upbringing.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/15/sharpen-your-blades-go-ice-skating-in-san-diego.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/15/sharpen-your-blades-go-ice-skating-in-san-diego.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:58 +0000 2012-11-15T12:00:58Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/12/pop-thursday-at-mopa-features-crowd-control-nov-15.htm http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/12/pop-thursday-at-mopa-features-crowd-control-nov-15.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:19:37 +0000 2012-11-12T19:19:37Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/11/hidden-san-diego-old-mission-dam-2.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sandiego/1/G/C/8/800px-Old-mission-dam.JPG" alt="" width="160" height="120" />Autumn is generally a good time of the year to explore San Diego County on the hiking trails - the air is crisp, the heat not so relenting, and you might even catch some leaves changing colors. One of the more accessible places for a quick day hike for locals is <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.mtrp.org/old_mission_dam.asp">Mission Trails Regional Park</a>. And within the massive Mission Trails Park, is a hidden gem that also is a genuine part of San Diego's history: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/od/thingstodo/a/mission_dam.htm">the Old Mission Dam</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/11/hidden-san-diego-old-mission-dam-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/11/hidden-san-diego-old-mission-dam-2.htm Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:22:42 +0000 2012-11-11T17:22:42Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/08/honor-our-vets-at-2012-san-diego-veterans-day-parade-nov-12.htm <p>It is a day to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In 1954, President Eisenhower called upon all of our citizens to observe November 11 as Veterans Day and that the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. Since 1954 every United States President, every year, has renewed this call to our citizens.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/08/honor-our-vets-at-2012-san-diego-veterans-day-parade-nov-12.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/08/honor-our-vets-at-2012-san-diego-veterans-day-parade-nov-12.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:01:35 +0000 2012-11-08T02:01:35Z http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/06/election-day-in-san-diego.htm <p>Today is Election Day and with it are important choices to make as citizens - for President, for Mayor, for budgets. So, do your part and vote - it's your chance to express your voice and make a difference.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/06/election-day-in-san-diego.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sandiego.about.com/b/2012/11/06/election-day-in-san-diego.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:31:04 +0000 2012-11-06T13:31:04Z