Southern California has quite literally had a hellacious week as out-of-control fires have ravaged Los Angeles. While there are certainly a lot of question marks about what went wrong and how better to handle future disasters, over-regulations and bureaucratic nonsense are no strangers to the “Golden State,” no matter which side of the fence you …

San Diego continues on a record-breaking tear as one of the best vacation destinations in America. Why wouldn’t it be? Those with the West Coast on the brain resort to ‘America’s Finest City’ for their vacation needs over the controversies of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Boasting gorgeous beach towns from Coronado to Oceanside, San …

With never-ending sunshine and urban delights, Southern California’s golden child is reigning supreme over the entire region. Many agree Los Angeles has lost its way, and Orange County is still on the up-and-up with Anaheim leading the charge. But it’s the famed 70 miles of beautiful coastline where record numbers of tourists are pouring in. …

San Diego is known for having that quintessential SoCal vibe we’ve all seen in the movies. While ‘America’s Finest City’ is just that – a fine city – there are ample scenic beach towns dotting the seemingly endless coastline filled with your typical dude-bro surfers and skateboarders. But don’t fret! You can easily escape the …

At last! Californians have a new convenient way to reach Mexico without the hassle of Customs. As you’ve surely heard on the news, just because we’re neighbors doesn’t mean you can cross over either side all willy-nilly. Lots can be said about the border, but one aspect is undeniable – wait times are unpredictable, and …

San Diego hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be in 2024. Locals and tourists alike become mesmerized by the sheer beauty of ‘America’s Finest City’, but that’s only because they can’t see the bacteria permeating through many of the beaches in the area, including some flocked by tourists. Beach closures have been constant, stretching …

Lots can be said about visiting San Diego this year. From disappointing beach closures, sky-rocketing hotel prices, and ‘tent cities’ scattered around the city, it’s no surprise why Florida is so popular. But, before you take sides between the East Coast and West Coast like a 90’s rap beef, consider the delightful beach towns just …

Nobody likes swimming in bacteria-infested waters. It would be hard to find anyone who likes swimming in cold waters either unless you’re into the new trendy cold plunges invading your TikTok and Reels algorithms. Well, San Diego may be widely viewed as the golden child of Southern California, but it’s not exactly paradise right now. …

California can be an incredible place to vacation, but it always seems to find itself on the wrong end of the headlines. You know…more taxes, ridiculous gas prices, and let’s not even get started on real estate! Typically, travelers decide between going East or West for their summertime beach fix, unless you plan to put …

Endless sunshine, stunning beaches, and a laidback atmosphere are just a few of the reasons why San Diego is surging in popularity among American travelers right now. According to recent data from Google Destination Insights, searches for flights and hotels in San Diego are up 25% right now, making it the trendiest destination in the …

Is there anything worse than a disappointing vacation? Well, that could be the case if you plan a trip to San Diego this year. ‘America’s Finest City’ doesn’t always live up to the hype. How do I know? I’m a 10 year resident, which according to my own rules, makes me an official “San Diegan”. …

“Sunny San Diego”, as it’s commonly known, is often seen as one of the best beach getaways on the West Coast. Most years it lives up to the hype, but 2024 even has locals (such as yours truly) up in arms with frustrations both old and new. Those looking to head West for a beach …