The annual shamROCK that takes place in Downtown San Diego in the Gaslamp District is about to take place once again. This will be the 17th annual block party that will be celebrated on March 17th from 2pm all the way to midnight. They say that this will be the greenest party so far as Continue…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHSv6xN-Drc Walking through the East Village, I have noticed these tiny white and blue electric cars lining our streets. They are intriguing because they are everywhere-I’ve even seen people driving them all around Downtown San Diego too and couldn’t help but be curious by their presence. I decided it was finally time to stop wondering and actually learn more about Continue…
The Hilton Bayfront Hotel located right by the waterfront in the East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego is one of the largest hotels in the region if you count by room. A plan to extend the hotel that currently have 1,190 rooms with an additional 500 rooms will for sure make the Hilton climb Continue…
The Museum of Contemporary Art, located in La Jolla and Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy, offers free admission on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5-7pm. Did you know that? I myself did not. You learn something new everyday living in this city of ours! I also learned that all folks 25 and under (with Continue…
Last year, over 5,000 San Diegans ventured to the Port Pavilion Broadway Pier in the Embarcadero to celebrate the 13,000 mile migration of the Califormia Gray Whale at Big Bay Whale Days. This year will be its 4th annual appearance to celebrate this exciting time off the coast of San Diego. With whale watching tours Continue…
Downtown San Diego is known for its Seaport Village with its perfect waterfront location and Spanish & Victorian feel. Many come here to have a good time mixed with shopping, dining and entertainment. Seaport Village located in the Marina District might change the way we see it today as big plans has been up for discussion for some time now. The Continue…
The art scene in Downtown San Diego is alive and well in Little Italy with Kettner Nights. Every other month, on the 2nd Friday of the month, this event takes place in Little Italy from 6-9pm. Are you an art and/or design enthusiast? Then this is the event for you. Modeled after the trendy neighborhoods Continue…
Twice annually, restaraunts all over San Diego open their doors (and menus) to San Diego Restaurant Week and folks, it’s here again. But, this time around they’ve added a little something different to the line-up: Lunch! That’s right, lunch! I love it. Of the 180 restaurants participating this year a chunk of them have created Continue…
The plan of having The Chargers in the East Village/Ballpark District in Downtown San Diego has moved closer to an agreement but the possible project might not happen until the spring of 2013. The Chargers have decided not to break its lease with the City of San Diego this year as it would cost them Continue…
Here is some great information on what is going on with the Downtown San Diego Real Estate market where the graph above is showing us how many Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts that were sold in October compared to November 2011. There were 61 sales for the month of November with Continue…
Downtown San Diego’s Civic Center, located in the Core District, has received a lot of press over the years with public opinion of whether or not money should (or even can) be allocated to it’s redevelopment. Regardless of this ongoing debate, the Civic continues to offer residents of Downtown San Diego and beyond some great entertainment. This Saturday, January Continue…
Want to try something new? Last week, brothers Robert and Michael Lariviere opened up the newest comedy club ” Mad House Comedy Club” in the Gaslamp District and decided to put it right in on the top floor of Horton Plaza in Downtown San Diego. Robert and Michael have been in the restaurant and comedy Continue…
A new concept of the famous IHop restaurants has recently hit the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego…it is called IHop Express. This concept has never existed outside of military bases, and college campuss so it is essentially an experiment for the general public. Cup o Pancakes anyone? Yes, that is a menu item Continue…
This isn’t new news but it sure is exciting news! Ice Skating at Horton Plaza is here and officially makes it feel like the holidays have arrived in Downtown San Diego! For those of you new to this event, you should know right away what a great cause this benefits: Pekham Center for Cancer and Continue…
San Diego, a paradise for someone looking for the perfect weather almost every day all year around! We dont have to worry about snow, rain or cold weather but as we all know there are a lot of 2nd home owners and investors that come to Downtown San Diego and these buyers a lot of Continue…
For the past seven years, San Diego has gained noteriety in the food and wine industry with San Diego Bay’s Wine and Food Festival. People from all over trek to Downtown San Diego for this food and wine lover event. This marks the 8th annual festival adorned with cooking classes, wine tastings and banquets created Continue…
Even though the Urban Tress 7 Exhibition located along the Embarcadero in the Columbia District in Downtown San Diego has ended there is still some time to see some. The Port of San Diego started to remove the sculptures on the 31st of October, 2011 but they are estimating that it will take to Continue…
Can appraisers effect home sales? This is a question that Downtown San Diego real estate professionals and buyers really did not pay too much attention to a while ago. Now, this is something that definitely is of concern. Why is this happening? Bad comps like short sales and foreclosures are some of the reasons Continue…
Veteran’s Day is here tomorrow and with that comes a celebration of gratitude and recognition for our military heroes. Here in Downtown San Diego, this year’s parade is “Commemorating 20th Anniversary of Desert Shield/Desert Storm”. To honor the patriotism, service and love of our country these service men and women have shown, a parade of Continue…