Category Archives: San Diego Lifestyle

Pacific Beach – what’s it like to live here?

Prime real estate in PB

Each beach community in San Diego has its own flavor. Pacific Beach (call it PB) is one of the more ‘pacific’, or peaceful. It’s a laid back community but it’s also home to some hard driving individuals who like to really relax on their time off.

A popular watering hole.

Famous sports stars can often be found at the local clubs alongside beach bums, college students and middle management types. The bar scene compares with the downtown Gaslamp Quarter for energy, while being more accessible for most.

PB boardwalk, …

by Tom Swell on July 29, 2011

Delving Into San Diego’s Downtown Art Scene

Downtown San Diego is on the brink of becoming a contender in the art world. Over the past few years and within the redevelopment of certain neighborhoods such as the East Village, many extremely talented artists have developed their creativity within the vibrant and multi-cultural setting that San Diego’s  downtown offers. I spoke with Mark Jesinosky, an artist active in the downtown scene to get the lowdown on what are some of the more significant name-makers in the art community. Mark has his own website and blog which follows the …

by Vanessa Rasmussen on July 24, 2011

Quiet Zone relieves Downtown Residents from Train Noise

The Santa Fe Train Depot is surrounded by new condos

A coalition of residents in San Diego’s downtown area, have successfully lobbied to enact a Quiet Zone that will alleviate the loud, frequent nuisance of horns from passing trains. In recent years, a surge in residential construction downtown, including high-rise condominiums and apartments, has created problems as the existing industrial infrastructure struggles to accommodate those that live downtown.

The Santa Fe Train Depot is surrounded by new condos

The Quiet Zone will run from the intersection near Harbor Drive and Park Blvd. in the south, up to where the tracks cross Laurel Street …

by Larisa Rose on July 22, 2011

Pacific Beach Party Pad for $139k !!!

OK, it’s a tiny studio with a Murphy bed, but you won’t be spending much time there. You’ll be lounging at the lagoon, partying at the pool or bopping at the beach. You’ll be enjoying the night life, and everything you need is a leisurely bike ride away. Leave the car in your garage!
In a city with mild weather, PB (Pacific Beach) is noted for extremely mild weather, summer and winter. This location is ideal for an outdoor lifestyle.

1801 Diamond Street is in the heart of PB, between the …

by Tom Swell on July 20, 2011

5 Comic-Con Survival Tips

Comic-Con 2011 San Diego

Downtown San Diego is preparing for an invasion! Comic-Con is coming back, and bringing hundreds of thousands of pop-culture fans to the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con started more than 40 years ago at the U.S. Grant Hotel, as a small gathering of comic book fans and creators. It has grown into a massive pop-culture event where the comic, gaming, and Hollywood entertainment industries fight for the attention of 125,000 fans that attend Comic-Con.

Comic-Con is coming to downtown San Diego

If you work downtown, or live in one of the many condos …

by Larisa Rose on July 18, 2011

Little Italy’s upscale version of the farmers market

Little Italy Mercato on Date Street

San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood is well known for its restaurants, but every Saturday the streets are transformed into the Mercato, a farmers market full of local produce and gourmet foods.  Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Date Street is closed to traffic from Kettner Blvd. down to Front St. and nearly 150 booths are opened for downtown residents to shop and explore.
A big selling point in many downtown condos and lofts is a gourmet kitchen equipped with beautiful granite countertops and professional …

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by Larisa Rose on June 24, 2011
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