http://www.sandiego.comExperience at SanDiego.comdaily1 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/travel-santa-barbara-wine-dine-adventure Napa and Sonoma certainly have their upsides, but how about someplace with a little less travel hassle, just as serene with plenty of good food and wine to boot? It doesn’t take too long for gorgeous ... Kevin Leap and Steve Persitza 2010-09-19T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/destination-paso-robles So we’ve fallen in love. In love with Paso Robles, that is. After attending several events featuring wineries from the region, it was time to experience it up close and personal. Our first in... Kevin Leap and Steve Persitza 2010-04-30T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/enjoying-the-big-island Everyone has that special place to just leave the whole dumb world behind. They aren’t as easy to find these days with wi-fi, Blackberry’s and universal Internet access. Spots that once were havens for seasoned travelers are now playgrounds... Kevin Leap and Steve Persitza 2010-01-14T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/last-chance-to-see-jungle-bells The night lights at Jungle Bells.Courtesy photoSimon & Garfunkel ... Wendy Lemlin 2009-12-29T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/walk-off-that-holiday-feast Feeling like you overdid it with all the holiday feasting and imbibing? A good walk might be just what it takes to start working off some of that overindulgence. Consider Balboa Park... Wendy Lemlin 2009-12-26T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/2009-san-diego-bay-wine-food-festival The festivities have come and gone, but the memory of good times still lingers (well, that and the food and wine hangover – just kidding, this being our third year, we have learned the difficult task of pacing ourselves). The ... Kevin Leap and Steve Persitza 2009-12-23T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/hot-spots-for-christmas-lights For some, there's no such thing as too many Christmas lights. When it comes to outdoor holiday decorations, there’s something inherently joyful and celebratory about thousands of colorful twinkling lights, each one representing a wish for good cheer... Wendy Lemlin 2009-12-20T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/guns-for-gift-cards Last year, a gun buyback program in which firearms were exchanged for gift cards brought in 305 weapons ranging from handguns to military assault rifles--in less than three hours. Gun drive founder Rev. Ikenna Kokayi hopes to do the same this year. ... Dave Good 2009-12-16T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/pets-parade-through-the-gaslamp-quarter At the head of the line the bell-bedecked Clydesdale clomped. Fred, the reindeer beagle, bayed. An elfish poodle pranced. Ruffy, the miniature schnoodle schmoozed with everyone who admired his Tiniest Tree costume. And Titan towered over all the other ani... Wendy Lemlin 2009-12-15T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/experience/holiday-tips-for-stressed-out-parents Parents: December is here. The holidays are supposed to be a time of memories, traditions, helping others and celebrating the giving spirit. Unfortunately, our best intentions can get buried under piles of party invites, recitals, charity work, gift ma... Jolene Kearns 2009-12-13T12:00:00-08:00 http://www.sandiego.com/images/newsitem_icon.gifhttp://www.sandiego.com