San Diego has a light rail system with plans of expanding.
The Blue Line runs south to north, from San Ysidro (At the Mexican boarder) to the San Diego Mission de Alcala.
The Orange Line runs west... more
This station is wonderfull located right next door to Old Town. It is easily within walking distance. It is one of many wonderful transit center for the San Diego area. Many of the passenger trains... more
The Coaster is basically a comuter train that connects Oceanside to downtown San Diego. It offers a few morning trips from San Diego to Carlsbad and Oceanside with stops in between. It is economical... more
If you're driving down to San Diego on the 5, just a word of warning - the area around Del Mar is a traffic nightmare. Leave a little room in your timetable for the day because if you're going... more
Slow down! 45 (miles per hour) ZONE AHEAD! it seems that they don't like number "0" - usually speed limits are 25, 35, 45 etc. mph (miles per hour). Hmm... I don't like "0", too - especially when I... more
San Diego's public transportation has improved over the years and now it is easier--even if slow--to get around the city and county of SD.
Not many people in San Diego, who can afford to travel... more
No doubt you can get directions from your hotel for bus to the most close San Diego transit station for bus and trolley, likely in Old Town. The system is very easy to use. You will get to most of the... more
This airport is under some serious construction so I thought it was an absolute mess flying in and out of here. There just isn't enough space for the arrivals and departures. Even with having status... more
This narrated tour of San Diego lasts about two hours, however taking advantage of the eleven "on and off stops," the tour can last longer than a day and they offer a two day package as well. During... more
Cruising out of San Diego was a fun experience. The Port was very organized; more organized than some other ports we have embarked from in the past. We set sail for Hawaii on the Celebrity Century for... more
Our choice of airline is always American. We chose to fly to San Diego out of LGA on a Friday afternoon; right after work. We were a bit delayed taking off and them delayed again in Chicago so we... more
The beach communities of Southern CA have one thing in common besides great weather. There seems to always be an abundance of bicycle traffic along the beach. Rentals are easy and plentiful. Once such... more
Cinderella Carriages can be seen on the streets of downtown, especially between Seaport Village and the San Diego Harbor area.
These carriages are normally used for special ocassions, but for some... more
Some people use hot air balloons, most use cars. What ever you use, be sure to have insurance. By law, it is mandatory and you never know what might get in your way.
San Diego City and County covers... more
We had planned to use this as our main means of getting from our hotel to the park, but we discovered that the stops had changed. So we did a lot of walking and... more
After a quick test, physical and signing of a contract. You will be whisked off to tropical exotic ports of call anywhere you could imagine!!! While out to sea... more
Interstate 5 is California's central transportation artery, connecting San Diego & LA with northern areas such as Sacramento through the San Joaquin Valley. more
Getting around San Diego is pretty easy even if public transportation must be used exclusively. The most convient and time efficient way of getting around is by car. In some areas parking can be...
Getting around San Diego is pretty easy even if public transportation must be used exclusively. The most convient and time efficient way of getting around is by car. In some areas parking can be almost impossible and sometimes very expensive but out of the downtown area the parking is easier and less expensive, sometimes even free. If public transportation is chosen this website: http://www.sdcommute.com/ will give most of the information needed to travel around San Diego, by S.D. Trolly or the Bus. It includes a useful Trip Planner and the various price/pass rates. All modes of transportation getting to and around San Diego can be found here.
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Welcome to my San Diego page.
Whether you are planning a trip to San Diego or just making a Virtual Tour, I have tried to include enough information about my hometown...
As far back as 20,000 years ago the first people known were San Dieguito’s. Then their descendants Yuman stock, who were a people that could make ceramics, cremations, pictographs, stone tools,...
Our visit to San Diego was prompted by my son, Hans (aka. Dutch). He's lived in the city of his birth for about two years now. It was high time for a vist. Also wanted to see some old friends who are...
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2. Do NOT read this page at work unless you are a boss,
3. Do NOT drink (even light wine/beer) and read this page - you...
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