Something I love about San Diego is how a lot of the historic charm of the city’s past is still on display today. The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge is one of those historic places. The bridge was built in 1912, a simpler time when a small canyon was best crossed via an elevated bridge, instead […]
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UCSD Stuart Art Collection: Exploring the Giesell Library, Fallen Star and More
Something unique about the University of California San Diego is that the school is highly invested in the arts and has an extensive outdoor gallery with over 18 pieces that you can explore on campus. I only got to see four pieces when I went because I was pressed for time (you need 2-3 hours to […]
Queen Califia Magical Circle Sculpture Garden in Escondido
Queen Califia Magical Circle is a fun art installation in North San Diego County created by French-American sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle. It is only open to the public two days a week for limited hours. It is a fantastic spot to explore, and the only American sculpture garden from the artist. Here is all […]
Maritime Museum of San Diego: Exploring Old Ships in San Diego Bay
Located in the bay, right near downtown San Diego, the San Diego Maritime Museum is one of my favorite places to explore in the city. This museum comprises 8 – 10 different boats that you can board and traverse, much like the Maritime Historical Park in San Francisco. The boats range from a submarine and […]
Annie’s Canyon Trail in Solana Beach
Annie’s Canyon is a short hike in Solana Beach, part of San Diego County, with some fun scrambling in a small sandstone canyon. It was off limits for a long time and had become a graffiti-ridden location until some residents took up the cause to make it beautiful again. The trail opened a few years […]