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3 Great Places to Stay in San Diego

It's hard not to think of a reason to visit San Diego. It has perfect weather year-round, beaches, a lively craft beer and dining scene, and family-friendly attractions. Here are some of the top hotels in the area.

Why San Diego is a Great American Beer City

San Diego's claim to be America's Capital of Craft Beer is bolstered by more than 130 innovative breweries and an energetic culture of beer connoisseurs.

5 New Restaurants Around the World Worth Travelling to

These recent additions to Vancouver, San Diego, London, New York City and Mexico City are worth getting on a plane for.

Discovering San Diego’s Low-Key Spots for Family Fun

Writer Lisa Kadane and her family explore San Diego like locals by visiting its lesser-known attractions. Here, she writes about her experience with her kids riding the carousel at Belmont Park, swimming at La Jolla Children's Pool and wandering through Birch Aquarium.

Where to Drink Sour Beers in Vancouver, near Denver and in Southern California

Sour beers are catching on across North America. Try one at Strange Fellows Brewing in Vancouver, at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado, or at The Lost Abbey in San Marcos, California.

What to Do in San Diego On a Budget

Get savings on major attractions like the San Diego Zoo and LEGOLAND, or explore Coronado Central Beach, a free sculpture garden or Old Town San Diego.

Under-the-Radar Attractions for Families in Anaheim, Los Angeles and San Diego

Disneyland is a must for a family vacation, but SoCal is also home to equally fun but lesser-known spots like the Anaheim Ice rink, Roundhouse Aquarium, The Battleship Iowa Museum and Balboa Park.

San Diego Spotlight: You & Yours Distilling Co.

You & Yours Distilling Co. officially opened in early 2017 in Makers Quarter, an up-and-coming neighbourhood in San Diego’s East Village. It offers tours as well as a creative cocktail menu. Here, head distiller and co-founder Laura Johnson shares the inspiration for the distillery and her favourite spots for cocktails.

Where to Sip Sake Cocktails, and the Recipe for Masa Shiroki’s Osake Sunrise

In North America, sake (a Japanese rice wine) is popping up on menus as a wine option, or in cocktails as an ingredient that adds an exotic flair. Sip it in creative cocktails at Foreign Concept in Calgary or at UnderBelly in San Diego.

14 Places to Eat and Drink San Diego

San Diego’s cuisine combines the flavours of bordering Baja with Southern California’s local, seasonal produce. Eat fresh seafood at George's at the Cove, try Filipino stir-fry at Jsix and order desserts from an iPad station at iDessert. 

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