Category Archives: San Diego Sights

San Diego’s Best (Known) Public Place

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jdewyze

A friend just sent me a copy of a recently compiled list of the Top 100 Public Spaces in the United States and Canada, and it was gratifying to see Balboa Park in the ninth spot. It is a great … Continue reading →

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Valley of the Bears (and Other Amazing History)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jdewyze

Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862, and at least one San Diego County community is playing up the local impact of that action. The Act allowed for any adult who filed a $10 fee to get … Continue reading →

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No More Sneaking In

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jdewyze

For years, the only entrance to the section of the Scripps Coastal Reserve that overlooks Black’s Beach was to duck under or climb over a temporary looking wooden gate. The area was open to the public (at least during daylight … Continue reading →

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The Oldest Sleep in San Diego

Posted on October 11, 2011 by jdewyze

The Whaley House in Old Town touts its reputation as a haunted house, but when the restoration of the Cosmopolitan Hotel was completed last year, it seemed likely to be an even better place for conjuring ghostly glimpses of San … Continue reading →

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Where the Happy Horses Hang Out

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

Up at Santa Anita Park (in Arcadia, northeast of downtown LA), you can take a free tram tour of the stable area and receiving barn most weekends during the racing season. But the corresponding section of the Del Mar Racetrack admits fewer outsiders. … Continue reading →

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World-class Fishy Beauties

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

I’d heard about the wonderful changes that have taken place at the Japanese Friendship Garden’s koi pond in recent years, but I only got a chance to see them for myself the other day. I visited the pond with my friend, … Continue reading →

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Pony Talk and Donuts

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

I drove up to Del Mar this morning, parked at the racetrack for free, walked in the gates for free, helped myself to a free cup of coffee and chocolate donut with sprinkles, and settled down to listen to three … Continue reading →

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Ship Ahoy!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

I paid a visit to San Salvador Village Sunday morning. This one was not located in Central America but rather at the west end of Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay. The San Salvador was the vessel that carried Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Burkle’s Garden

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

Far be it from me to say what’s the most eye-popping mansion in San Diego County, but  Ron Burkle’s clifftop La Jolla Farms villa certainly would be on any short list of candidates. It also stands out for its relative … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Depot

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jeannette De Wyze

I can suggest at least two reasons for paying a visit to the new Restaurant Depot in Barrio Logan.  Even though a sign next to the entrance sternly declares that it is “Not Open to the Public,” that seems to mean … Continue reading →

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