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Coastal Views, Gelato, and Rooftop Vibes: The Ultimate Guide to Del Mar Plaza
If you are looking for the perfect blend of ocean views, vibrant nightlife, exceptional food, and relaxed beachside energy, Del Mar Plaza needs to be…
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San Diego’s Best Kept Secret: Hiking the Torrey Pines Extension
If you visit San Diego, someone is bound to tell you to hike Torrey Pines. And they are absolutely right—you should. The sweeping ocean views,…
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Art, Waves, and Coastal Gems: A Walking Tour of Oceanside’s Murals & Architecture
If you are thinking about moving to an area, driving through it can tell you if a place feels like you, but walking through it…
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The Evacuation Evaluation
A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a very California experience: I got evacuated. I looked at my phone one morning to find multiple…
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Discovering the San Diego River
Did you know that San Diego has a river? And did you know that that river starts near Julian and goes through Mission Trails Park…
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La Mesa Neighborhood Walk
One of the things I wasn’t able to do with Pisco the way that I wanted to, was to explore La Mesa on foot. I…
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San Diego Dog Beaches Ranked: A Local’s Guide to All Four
If you’re anything like I was, one of the first things you research before moving to a new area is what it’s going to be…
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Two San Diegos, Both Perfect
When I moved back to San Diego in 2020, I landed in Hillcrest, right on the border of Bankers Hill. Not on the coast, but…
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Welcome to Allesen Wanderland
I’ve been trying to figure out how to start this for a while now. Do I explain what this is? Do I tell you who…
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A Better Way to Get to Know San Diego
Allesen Wanderland is a San Diego blog for people who want a more useful, more personal view of the city. This first post introduces the…