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Moving To San Diego

I've hired Indianapolis movers to pack up my things and move me to SD! I've gotten a travel insurance quote and got everything boxed up. I don't have super bowl tickets so I'll have to listen to my Col… Continue

Added by pat griswold on January 31, 2010 at 4:03pm — 1 Comment

Big Bay Whale Days to Make a Splash in San Diego Bay

San Diego is celebrating the migration of thousands of California gray whales with the second annual Big Bay Whale Days throughout the month of January.

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Added by Port of San Diego on January 12, 2010 at 10:52am — No Comments

Some amazing photos of San Diego

A very talented photographer with some amazing shots of what happens on The Big Bay http://bit.ly/4AQiVn Continue

Added by Port of San Diego on December 14, 2009 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Attention Artists!

Port of San Diego Public Art Department Announces Call to Artists http://bit.ly/7acBOo Continue

Added by Port of San Diego on December 3, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Surfing Santa at Seaport Village on Nov. 28th!

(From Seaport Village Blog) Granted, it is only October. But guess what, the holidays are around the corner. Did you know that Santa is known to vacation at Seaport Village? Really, he loves it here. I can't blame him. Once a year he arrives in grand fashion and takes pictures with his adoring public. This year there is a lot of fan fare surround his arrival and I thought I would share it with you early. The holidays g… Continue

Added by Port of San Diego on October 26, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Good times in SD

Nothing too exciting but thought I'd add a post. Any few days of hot weather.... I'll take it. Sure we're all saying, 'it's hot!' But I'd rather have it hot then cold. That's why I'm still here after 38 years! I've been plugging away at school, work and always making time for my wife and bodyboarding, surfing and shooting pix. I'm always down to take water action shots of anyone, so give me a hollar. Til, next time... Continue

Added by Manny Vargas on September 24, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

the Indo Experience

I've been running surf trips out to Indonesia for the past five years. I fell in love with Indonesia during my first trip back in 1996! As we all do, I told my new Indonesian friends, "I'll be back!" With nice people, great food and world class waves in Indo, yes, I did go back and will never stop going back. Here's a few photos from my recent trips this past summer. I hate to use this site to promote my company but if you'd like to join me in 2010, check out my site in mid-September. I will hav… Continue

Added by Manny Vargas on August 29, 2009 at 7:43am — 2 Comments

Vintage Carousel at Seaport Village - 50% off on Monday for Military Families

Via Seaport Village Blog: Seaport Village is very proud to house an 1895 Loof Carousel. It was hand-carved in 1895 by the renowned Ch… Continue

Added by CJ on August 13, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Aug. 20 - SOHO Surfing in San Diego Night

Join coauthors John C. Elwell and Jane Schmauss on a wonderful pictorial journey through San Diego's little-known surfing past. San Diego County has nearly 75 miles of picturesque coastline on the mighty Pacific Ocean, and for decades, San Diego has boasted of producing some of the world's finest surfers. But here surfing is more than a sport‹it is a Southern California lifestyle‹and as such has heavily influenced the beach towns throughout the county. Much research points to surfing having com… Continue

Added by CJ on August 11, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Maritime Museum's Pilot Boat's 95th Birthday!

Friday, August 7, 2009 At the Maritime Museum of San Diego Come on down and help us celebrate our harbor Pilot boat's 95th birthday! - The first 95 kids get a prize... - 1-3 p.m. you can celebrate with a $2.00 ice cream float (on the upper deck of the Berkeley) ***Ride the Pilot boat (keep & show your receipt) and get an ice cream float for $0.95 Pilot boat was one of the main harbor pilot boats for the Port of San Diego from 1914 until the 1990's. She delivered harbor pilots to the incomi… Continue

Added by Port of San Diego on August 4, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Tour Greatest Generation Collection!

The Port of San Diego is inviting the public to honor our nation’s heroes with a free walking tour of the Greatest Generation Collection in Tuna Harbor Park, on the shore of San Diego Bay. Located in the shadow of the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum, the collection includes memorials, sculptures and plaques dedicat… Continue

Added by CJ on May 20, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Harbor Police Department's Tip-A-Cop to Raise Funds for Special Olympics

"You've been served," is about to take on a whole new meaning. Each year, the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police Department helps raise money for the San Diego County Special Olympics through the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. This… Continue

Added by Port of San Diego on April 23, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Great Ning Site

Who is the administrator. Would love to discuss how you set this up. Continue

Added by Bernie Rhinerson on April 23, 2009 at 11:57am — 1 Comment

Celebrate Earth Day

Here are a few ways you can celebrate Earth Day and get your family, friends and coworkers involved: 1. Hold a family meeting and discuss a few actions you can take to reduce your family's environmental impact. Visit the Earth Day Network's website and register those actions to make a public commitment. This will help the Earth Day Network achieve their goal of gathering one billion public actions for Earth Day this year! Visit http://forms.earthday.net/initiative_form.html to register your act… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on April 22, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

The Nifty 50 List for Watersmart Plants

Did you know that 30% of the typical American family's water is used outdoors? The EPA reports that nationwide water use for irrigation is highest in the southwest region of the country due to our arid climate. With increasing water rates potentially forthcoming, selecting plants for your yard that use less water is a win-win... these plants will save you up to 15% on your water bill and reduce your environmental impact! Check out the San Diego County Water Authority's new Nifty 50 List, which… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on April 1, 2009 at 10:36am — No Comments

1st Blog

I really don't blog anywhere. But might as well be here, right. Well, I'm slammed with two jobs, a tour company and school. But no worries, they are all fun. Off to Indo for my www.theindoexperience.com trips in May. Can't wait for that. I think that's enough for now. : ) Continue

Added by Manny Vargas on March 28, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

Choose a Greener Cleaner

Did you know that the chemicals used at your local dry cleaner could be harming the environment? Most traditional dry cleaners use a solvent called perc (Perchloroethylene), a chemical that has been classified by the EPA as a groundwater contaminant and a potential human health hazard. Choose a greener cleaner! Use dry cleaners that specialize in one of these two EPA-supported cleaning methods: -Wet cleaning: The EPA considers this to be one of the safest professional cleaning methods. It invo… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on March 26, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

Help Your Neighbor Conserve Water!

Did you know that Governor Schwarzenegger has recently proclaimed a state of emergency due to drought conditions and regulatory restrictions impacting the state's water supply? There is a very strong chance that mandatory water-saving measures will be ordered in San Diego County in the near future. Now is the time to help San Diegans remember to conserve! Ever get irked by your neighbor's sprinklers that are watering the pavement? Or become aggravated by an apartment building running their irri… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on March 4, 2009 at 9:13am — No Comments

Go Green with Online Banking

Did you know that if all Americans eliminated the need for paper bills by viewing and paying their bills online, we could keep 18.5 million trees growing each year? If you haven't already done so, sign up for online bill pay with your bank. Most banks now provide this service for free. Online bill pay is a convenient and easy way to reduce your environmental impact (and paper cuts). You could also save up to $148 per year on stamps! In addition, a recent study found that people who bank on… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on February 25, 2009 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Water Conservation for a Rainy Day

Did you know that outdoor watering can account for up to 60% of your home's water use? With California in a state of official drought, we can all help the region conserve more water. If you haven't already reduced your irrigation, a rainy day is a great time to start saving water and money! In fact, the San Diego County Water Authority recommends turning your sprinkler systems off for 7 to 10 days following rain. To determine when it is necessary to turn your sprinkler systems back on, the Wat… Continue

Added by Kelly M. on February 17, 2009 at 5:05pm — No Comments