Ocean Friendly Gardens

April 8, 2010

After attending a Surfrider-sponsored class on ocean friendly gardens, I have some great ideas to get started working in my yard!  There is so much that you can do to reduce the unnecessary water run-off that is both a waste of money and a detriment to the environment.  While some things require serious landscaping work, there are [...]

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More of Winter in Big Bear

April 6, 2010

In my last post on Big Bear I wrote about how much fun I have snowboarding up there.  My most recent visit to Big Bear was equally fun, but totally different.  It was relaxing, which is exactly what I needed.  I rented a cabin from Cabins4Less.com and was very happy with the accommodations.  I stayed on [...]

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World Water Day

March 23, 2010

March 22nd is World Water Day (WWD).  This year’s theme is “Clean Water for a Healthy World”. Â
In the spirit of the WWD, I went to a screening of a new Surfrider video, “The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water”.   The video points out a number of easy things we can do to decrease our [...]

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Composting

March 12, 2010

I recently attended a Surfrider meeting where an odd-looking, energetic guy talked about composting and worming.  It really is a great idea to turn your food scraps into fertilizer, but I think it’s tough unless you have a yard.  I once had a roommate who tried to compost under our kitchen sink with just a [...]

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Snorkeling in La Jolla Cove

November 4, 2009

Snorkeling in La Jolla Cove is one of those must-do activities if you live in San Diego. During the summer months, the area is packed with visitors. Parking is difficult and the water is crowded. Because of this, my favorite time to go is in the fall, on a weekday if possible. The water is [...]

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Wakeboarding Mission Bay

October 2, 2009

I love trying new adventures and this time it’s wakeboarding! There’s a terrific deal offered through BuyWithMe.com to learn wakeboarding in Mission Bay for only $15 with Wake Diva. Wake Diva is for women only, beginners to advanced. They provide gear, training and a supportive environment, so it’ll definitely be fun. I’m looking forward to [...]

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Point Loma kayaking

September 23, 2009

I love kayaking because it always feels like an instant adventure for a day! I recently borrowed a kayak from a friend and took it out around Point Loma. I started on the San Diego Bay, but I think if I do it again I’ll try from Ocean Beach. If you decide to try from [...]

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Trestles and San Onofre beaches, San Mateo campground

August 8, 2009

Just less than an hour drive North on the 5 you’ll find Trestles and San Onofre beaches. For camping, I recommend San Mateo campground over San Onofre Bluffs. It’s nice that the bluffs are close to the beach, but the campsites there are close together and right next to the highway. San Mateo campground has [...]

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Sunset Cliffs

August 7, 2009

Last weekend I headed down to Sunset Cliffs in Point Loma. According to the city website for the cliffs, the vision for the area is: “Create a park where people can enjoy San Diego’s natural coastal environment as it once was, free from the effects of man and intended to inspire the user to reflect [...]

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Kayak to Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay

July 20, 2009

It was two summers ago that I took a kayak out to see a concert at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, an outdoor venue on the San Diego Bay offering concerts from May to October. I had a fantastic time and I hope to get out there again this summer. If you have a kayak [...]

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