The San Diego Traveler

July 4th, 2008

Happy Independence Day from San Diego!

Whether you’re headed to the beaches for the ocean fireworks show synchronized up and down the coast, or gathering with your neighbors for your own celebration, have a wonderful Independence Day!

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June 27th, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

Browsing through Flickr this week, I was thrilled to find these wonderful new images of San Diego:

Thanks to these talented and generous photographers for sharing these images with us.
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael-seljos/2610349684/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnandketurah/2609286582/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/shindotv/2612803088/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/tkkate/2612632720/Photo #5 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielgreene/2599365712/Photo #6 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/vissago/2605323549/
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June 26th, 2008

Gather the Clans for the 35th Annual San Diego Highland Games

It’s time to throw the caber, eat some haggis, and herd some sheep.  Yes, the San Diego Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans are coming to Vista this weekend, and the bagpipes are warming up already.

For a preview of the entertainment you can expect at this year’s games, you can come to the free […]

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June 25th, 2008

This Weekend is For the Dogs

Dog lovers will really enjoy San Diego this weekend. There are canine-centered events for dogs of all kinds, as well as those of us who love to watch our furry friends.
For the athletic pooch, there’s the Surf Dog Competition at Loews Coronado Bay Resort at Imperial Beach on Saturday (June 28). Coronado Surfing Academy will […]

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June 19th, 2008

Time to Try Some San Diego Fine Dining!

Next week (June 22-27), more than 130 San Diego County restaurants are offering three-course prix fixe menus for the bargain price of $30 to $40 (tax and tip not included). San Diego Restaurant Week happens only twice a year, and it’s a great opportunity to try restaurants you haven’t been to, or to revisit your […]

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June 18th, 2008

Celebrate the Model T

The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will celebrate 100 years of the Model T during their Spring 2008 Antique Engine & Tractor Show all weekend (June 21 & 22), and next weekend too (June 28 & 29).
This event will include blacksmith and wheelwright demonstrations, an antique equipment parade, vintage skills, food, music, displays […]

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June 16th, 2008

Tiger Takes It In Sudden Death Overtime

If you think watching televised golf is a yawn, you sure weren’t watching the U.S. Open today - It was absolutely riveting! Torrey Pines made a gorgeous backdrop for what was probably the most exciting day of golf that I’m likely to see in this lifetime. (I should admit that I don’t watch a lot […]

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June 15th, 2008

Happy Father’s Day

Whether you are a father, have a father, or love a father today, have a Happy Father’s Day, San Diego!
Get out and enjoy this gorgeous day.
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June 14th, 2008

Celebrate the Summer of Sports

With the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, and the summer Olympics coming up soon, it seems only right that the theme of this years’ San Diego County Fair is Summer of Sports. Opening today and going through July 6 (but closed June 16 & 23), fairgoers can look forward to sports exhibits, sports stars, and […]

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June 12th, 2008

Upcoming Juneteenth Celebrations

Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of America’s last slaves (which actually took place on June 19, 1865), will be commemorated at the Oceanside Bandshell at Oceanside Municipal Pier this Saturday (June 14).
This event will include live music, arts and crafts, a food court, and health screenings. This year’s celebration has been scaled back in […]

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