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The Color Purple in San Diego

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I’m a lover of nature. I am always charmed by the ever changing landscapes of San Diego County. Yes it’s mostly brown and green here and it may seem to stay that way, but if you look up close and visit the same places regularly, you will start to see those subtle changes of new growth and cycles of the seasons. Now what you can see scattered throughout neighborhoods and up in the hills among the brown and green, is a vibrant stunningly beautiful purple. Jacaranda trees are my favorite this time of year. They stand regally above most and seem to know how gorgeous they are, waiting to unfold their petals after the superbloom ends. I’m filled with joy and can’t help but smile whenever I see them. You won’t be disappointed either and the walk below is really close to the bridge walks I wrote about in my last post. It’s time to go check them out, they may not be in bloom past July.

You can see them all over San Diego, but you can take a self-hosted Jacaranda walk!

Tidbits about them!

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Holiday Happenings in San Diego

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Few things are as uniquely local as the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Now in its 45th year, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is guaranteed to make you reconsider holiday traditions. Imagine a flotilla of sparkling boats, all decked out for the holidays, of all shapes and sizes sailing up and down the calm waters of San Diego Bay and you’re well on your way to understanding what it means to be a San Diegan.

Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 45th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during the evenings of December 11 and 18, 2016. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme, “It Began with a Roar – San Diego Zoo Celebrates 100 Years.”

Presented by the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights brings more than 100,000 San Diego residents and visitors to the shores of San Diego Bay each year. The procession of approximately 80 lavishly decorated boats has become one of the most iconic events in the region.

This year, for the first time, the parade will proceed to the pier at Cesar Chavez Park before making the turn to Coronado, giving spectators another area to view the parade.

For more information about this event, and where the best views of this city tradition, visit sdparadeoflights.org now.

Seven Bridge Urban Hike

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Ever hear about Seven Bridge urban hike that meanders across bridges and follows along several old streetcar routes near down town San Diego?

San Diego is an amazing city with a lot of really cool things to see and do. There are the usual touristy type experiences like the world famous San Diego Zoo and Seaworld, but then there are experiences that are off the beaten path and even better, free. One of those experiences just got a nice write up in the San Diego Reader, the Seven Bridge Walk, which is as beautiful as it is a fascinating look into the San Diego of old. Read all about it here.

10 Best Hikes in San Diego 2016

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A new year is upon us and a new list of great hikes in San Diego recently surfaced! San Diego is a great place to live, work and play and if you’re anything like us, play time usually means exploring the city, the wilds, or the suburbs of San Diego by foot. Check out this great article on the 10 best hikes in San Diego! Did your favorite make the list?

Comic-Con for Outsiders

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If you are anything like us, you will be outside looking in when Comic-con starts in July. Yeah, we couldn’t get tickets either, but fear not ticketless heroes! There are plenty of things you can do even if you’re not invited. Below you can peruse a list of cool things happening in and around downtown loosely associated with geekdom’s official gathering.

Family Movie Night
How to Train Your Dragon 2
WHEN: July 7, 2015 @ 8:30 pm
WHERE: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Road
San Diego, CA 92106
COST: Free

The Art of Comic-Con
WHEN: June 20 – August 30
DESCRIPTION: San Diego Public Library is pleased to partner with Comic-Con International in the presentation of The Art of Comic-Con exhibition in the Art Gallery. Providing unprecedented access to original art by over 60 comics artists, the exhibition traces the history of Comic-Con through art and provides a sneak peek into the evolving process of creating comic art.
WHERE: Central Library 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
COST: Free

Jay and Silent Bob Get Old Live
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 10, 2015
COST: $30
This is what fans everywhere have been waiting for – an opportunity to see their heroes on stage doing what they love, telling stories.

The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 10, 2015
COST: Free
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail weird, hypnotic, hilarious relationship will draw you in and make you feel like part of their family.

Summer Pops – Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
WHERE: San Diego Symphony
WHEN: July 9, 2015
COST: $25-$90
Brought to life by the San Diego Symphony accompanied by exciting visuals on giant screens, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will take audiences on a powerful musical retrospective through the popular video game franchise’s most memorable melodies.

The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
WHERE: San Diego Symphony
WHEN: July 11, 2015
COST: $35-$150
Journey back to the land of Hyrule with Master Quest, the next chapter in the acclaimed world tour, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, a never-before seen or heard multimedia experience that celebrates the beloved Zelda franchise.

Total Combat Zombie Attack
Total Combat Paintball
WHERE: 1699 Main Street
San Diego, CA 92113
WHEN: Jul 9 – 12, 2015
COST: $40
Enter the darken TCP Warehouse, the only light you will have is the light reflecting from your headlights. You will need to clear 3 Zones without being converted into zombies.

Doug Loves Movies
WHERE: The American Comedy Company (Site is currently down)
WHEN: July 8, 2015
COST: $18
Comedian Doug Benson (“Super High Me” and Comedy Central’s “The Benson Interruption”) hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies!

Geek & Sundry’s Heading to SDCC
WHEN: Jul 9 – 12, 2015
COST: Free
WHERE: Petco Park
Geek & Sundry will be heading to Comic-Con International: San Diego, Southern California’s hottest celebration for all things nerdily geektastical.

The Best Spots to Watch the 2015 Women’s World Cup Finals in San Diego

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The US Women’s National Soccer team is in the Women’s World Cup Final and there are a number of gathering spots if you don’t want to take in the spectacle alone. Check out this list of local viewing parties downtown where you can get your soccer on with hundreds (maybe thousands?) of like minded fanatics of the world’s most popular sport! Find your favorite on this list? Share your own here in the comments or on our Facebook page!

Best Spots to Watch the Fireworks in San Diego

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San Diego is probably one of the nation’s most patriotic cities considering the sheer number of military families that call our sunny shores home. I can’t think of a better place to celebrate Independence Day than smack dab in the middle of America’s Finest City. If you’re looking for the right vantage point to watch the big booms echo across our fair city, look no further than this helpful guide of the “Top Spots for San Diego Fourth of July Fireworks” from the neighborly folks over at SanDiego.com!