Fans of Coastal San Diego

This site is for the many fans of coastal San Diego, those who have lived here for years, as well as those new to the area. Here you can learn more about the different communities, the many things to do and places to visit in and around San Diego, share your experiences, and ask for advice and recommendations for restaurants, shopping, visitor activities, places to live, and more! Buyers thinking about moving here will find lots of information to help, too!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Things to Do Outside of San Diego

I apologize for not including more posts in the last week or so. Seems like my busy life has gotten busier, and I have been traveling, too. But that is not a good excuse. Being without Internet access for days at a time, however, really puts a crimp in my writing - and blogging from my Blackberry is just not doable.

Anyhow...I spent some time in Santa Barbara for a business meeting last Thursday. So for those of you who have not visited, I highly recommend it. I wrote a post about my visit and included some photos, and it's only a 3.5 hour drive (without traffic). Absolutely worth a visit.

I also spent the weekend in Los Angeles, just 2 hours north of us. Such a change from San Diego, and so much to do there as well.

I spent a good part of a day at the Getty Museum, which I highly recommend. I also visited the Santa Monica pier, Bergamot Center where all the art galleries are, and the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica (more on all that later).

Yep, the traffic is worse now that summer is here and the tourists are around, but if you plan your time it's not bad. I love all there is to do here, but having the option to visit another great city is wonderful.

More later - Jeff

Labels: entertainment in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica

Monday, June 18, 2007

Fun at the Playboy Jazz Festival in West Hollywood

The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in West Hollywood is one of the pre-eminent jazz events on the west coast.

This year's 29th Playboy Jazz Festival was no exception. I had the pleasure (for the 3rd year in a row) of attending this past Saturday.

The Hollywood Bowl is a great venue...certainly an icon of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The weather was perfect, the crowd was in a party mood, and the entertainment was top notch. Some I enjoyed more than others, of course. We took a fabulous picnic and had a great dinner, as most folks do...what could better than great live jazz outdoors (e.g., Chris Botti, Angelique Kidjo) in a terrific setting with amazing views of the Hollywood hills and a wonderful sound system?

If you have not been, take the opportunity to go next year, or attend one of the many other events this summer at the Hollywood Bowl.

Hope you enjoy the virtual show (click WATCH THE SHOW at the bottom of the screen)