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San Diego County has some stunning topography. So where are the best places to take in these views? Preferably free? Here are my best bets for the top panoramic views in San Diego County. ...

San Diego is a place of suburbs and bedroom communities. Here are some of the best places to live in the county. ...

San Diego has a thriving and well-regarded microbrewery community. Here is a roundup of San Diego's microbreweries. ...

Here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during September. ...

These activities have been around for generations. And they're still a great way for families to have fun together. Find out where to go for traditional family fun around San Diego. ...

Horton Plaza's construction in the mid-1980s jump-started the Gaslamp renaissance. Its multi-level, somewhat confusing whimsical architecture is a must-see for any San Diego visitor. ...

If you're a sports fan, here are some of the best places to eat, drink and watch sports around San Diego. ...

One of San Diego's longest-standing urban legends is the story that a midget - or munchkin - colony of homes existed somewhere near La Jolla. It may be an urban legend, but it's a pretty good story anyway. ...

From intimate to arena-size, San Diego has a wide variety of concert venues to choose from. Here's our guide's top picks to see live performances in and around San Diego. ...

Julian is a quaint mountain town about an hour away from San Diego and is a favorite day and weekend getaway for city dwellers. ...

Here's a month-by-month listing of live concerts and shows throughout San Diego. ...

Where's the best place to hook up with fellow alums to watch college sports? These sports bars are your best bets to sport your colors. ...

Riding the bright red San Diego Trolley system is a great way to get around San Diego and see its diversity. Here are some of the trolley stops where you'll want to get off and explore the surrounding neighborhoods. ...

San Diego has lots of things to do for free, and some of it is right in front of our eyes ...

San Diego is whale watching territory. Here's the lowdown on seeing these majestic creatures of the sea. ...

Arts Month San Diego will unite a broad array of the city's arts and performance entities under one marketing umbrella. A diverse cross-section of arts and culture programs will be showcased throughout the month with participating galleries, artist-run initiatives, public art museums, performing arts events, and festivals. The month's events will be kicked-off at the Opening Night of ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Fair on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.

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Sailing is a big part of San Diego's waterfront heritage, and the Labor Day weekend celebrates everything sailing. The Festival of Sail is an annual event with something for everyone. The event is held over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 through 6, and starts with a bang. Cannon fire will salute the entrance of the tall ships from all over the world as they parade around San Diego Bay passing by Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Seaport Village and the Coronado Bridge ending up at the Maritime Museum's docks.

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The beauty of San Diego's ethnic diversity is that you are continually discovering events that have cultural roots. The lantern festival is an ancient Vietnamese tradition that dates back to legends of the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago in China. The 2010 San Diego Lantern Festival is a perfect mix of great food, vendors, games, an outdoor film screening, and over 15 carnival rides. The event is a large scale celebration to bring together businesses, students, community groups, and visitors from all areas of San Diego County for a safe, fun, and...

Photograph courtesy of San Diego Historical Society/The San Diego Union Tribune Collection.

It was 45 years  ago today...

Well, Saturday, to be specific. That's when on Aug. 28, 1965, the four young Liverpudlians somehow made it down to a sleepy Navy town named San Diego to give their one and only local appearance. Yep, it was the only time that John, Paul, George and Ringo came to San Diego together and took the stage at now-demolished Balboa Stadium in front of some...

It's been an unseasonally cool summer - let's see, it's August and we're finally in an extended period of hot (but not scorching) weather. So, perhaps we've forgotten where to go to get cool when the temperature hits above 75 degrees (yes, we ARE spoiled here in San Diego)? Well, here are some tips on where to go to stay cool in San Diego.

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The notion seems almost quaint in our era of over-hype: a literary festival celebrating the writings of Mark Twain and his literary contemporaries of the 19th century. I mean, we're assuming today's populace raised on Facebook, Twitter and one-hour news cycles even know of these literary giants, much less have actually read their works. But that's what Twainfest is all about. The family-friendly event fittingly takes place in Old Town, Saturday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Escondido's Stone Brewing Company is brash, audacious, bold - just like the beer it produces. And it's a big reason why in 14 years, the craft brewery has become not ...

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I've always been fascinated and drawn to everything tiki. It might be a bit kitschy and nostalgic, but you cannot deny that tiki culture and style is very retro-cool.  Even the word - tiki - is cool. It's all about the vibe - colorful drinks, clothing, and tiki decor harping back to exotic South Pacific islands. Throw in some mondo classic lounge music from Maritn Denny or Esquivel and you can understand why this disappearing post-World War II phenomenon continues to draw followers seeking something lively from the past to draw upon.

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To local art lovers, Ray Street in North Park is known as a vibrant hub of art galleries and studios. And on the second Saturday of every month, this narrow, one-way street off of University Avenue, just east of 30th Street becomes Ray at Night, a gallery art walk event drawing over 1,500 people. Since it's inception in 2001, Ray at Night has steadily grown to over two-dozen businesses participating. It's a great way to discover North Park.

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The North Park Music Thing - San Diego Music & Media Conference and Festival is an annual 2-day music event, which will take place August 13-14, 2010 at the historic Lafayette Hotel. All conference registrants will learn about the music business during panel discussions, workshops and demo review sessions. NPMT will feature speakers who have been involved in local, regional, and national music. Each night following the workshops, NPMT will showcase over 100 musical acts from the Southwestern United States, on 14 stages in San Diego.

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