What better way to close out an afternoon on one of our grade-A San Diego beaches than with a bonfire?
There’s something that’s just about universally appealing about a (controlled) blaze on a beach: the flames dancing to the soundtrack of Pacific surf, the sunset making its own fiery display over the ocean skyline. When you [...]

Looking for a driving tour that hits up many of San Diego’s great landmarks while providing a fine introduction to the area’s scenery and cultural vibe?
Well, good news: You’ve got just the thing in San Diego’s official “auto safari,” the 59-Mile Drive! From the heart of downtown to gorgeous coastline caressed by Pacific sea breezes, this [...]

Like every other San Diegan in the know, the Sofia Hotel is excited about the fast-approaching peak season for one of our coastline’s most remarkable yearly events: the grunion run!
We’ve written here before about this unique phenomenon, which involves thousands of shiny-scaled fish squirming out of the incoming swash at night to lay and fertilize [...]

From one of the world’s premier zoos to an incredibly vibrant food culture, San Diego is famous for a lot of things. Perhaps nothing sums up the image of the city, though, like a postcard-perfect beach under a postcard-perfect sky.
Here’s a look at some of our area’s best Pacific beaches. And remember, you’re never far [...]