Tucked into the eastern edge of Balboa Park is the Reuben H. Fleet Science Museum. I must admit, the name first struck me as a bit stuffy. The entrance also appeared imposing with its large marble blocks and heavy archways. From the moment you walk through the front doors, however, you can tell this is made for kids. Before you even purchase your ticket you are greeted initially by an interactive display on...

On the rare occasion that it’s raining in San Diego, what do you do with the kids? We headed to the New Children’s Museum.  The museum’s website posts that Mondays are a great time to visit. That may have been true on the Monday we arrived, had it not been raining AND a school holiday.  This was a popular place to go, which can say a lot for the activities at the museum. But I have to...

It is hard to pass by Harbor Blvd in San Diego and not be intrigued by the moored maritime vessels. How could one resist stepping onto one of these large vessels and pretending you are about to set sail for a distant country with nothing but a few clothes and a dream.  I have heard stories of how difficult crossing the ocean was a hundred years ago or more. To look directly at the amount of space these travelers and...

In Balboa Park there are fifteen of San Diego’s finest museums and one mongo sized zoo. Taking some recreation website suggestions, I wanted to check out one kid-friendly place called the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. But since we were here in front of so many enticing museums, I thought I would try to fit in at least one other museum first. Museum of Man What most caught my eye was the Museum of Man....

Choosing new destinations to explore and planning the trip can feel overwhelming. There’s planning for transportation while there, accomodations, activities, food… how do you know the best places to go or where to stay? The best resources are from people who have been there or from the locals.  There are some really good websites that offer reviews of activities and places such as Tripadvisor or...