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cars driving on the I-5 highway

16 Unwritten Rules of Driving on the 5 (That Everyone Breaks Anyway)


The I-5 Freeway—where time, space, and traffic laws are mere suggestions. If you’ve driven this legendary stretch of pavement that stitches together San ...

A Local Guide to San Diego Slang


Local Summer Refers to the time after Labor Day, when tourists finally go home, beaches empty out, and locals reclaim their city. September ...

View of San Diego skyline from Coronado Bridge

Take the Scenic Route: San Diego’s Top Drives


If you love driving as much as we do, you’re always looking for a great drive around San Diego to left off some ...

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What to Wear in San Diego: A Year-Round Visitor’s Guide


While San Diego is known for its mild climate, the weather can vary throughout the year in ways that might surprise visitors. From ...

In N Out Building

18 San Diego Life Hacks Every Local Should Know


San Diego offers an abundance of unique experiences and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a long-time local or a recent ...

A Local’s Travel Guide to TJ


Learn all the options (and the best one) to cross the San Diego / TJ border in this travel guide to TJ and what to check out after you cross.

Amtrak Surfliner at Old Town San Diego

Best way to get from San Diego to LAX


Need to make a trip to LA? Got a flight to catch from LAX? Embarking on the journey from sunny San Diego to ...

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Bizarre ‘Only in San Diego’ Moments


San Diego is a city full of sunshine, surf, and some of the most unique and quirky experiences you’ll find anywhere. Most of ...

San Diego legend "Slo Mo" Rollerblading on the Pacific Beach boardwalk

San Diego’s Own – The Local Legends of Our City


San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches, gorgeous weather year-round, and the best Cali burritos you can find. But what truly gives ...

A gloomy day of the beach

May Gray June Gloom – Unraveling San Diego’s Cloudy Mysteries


Despite what they say, ‘Sunny California’ is more a state of mind than a guarantee. Around here, May Gray is so cloudy and ...