In + Around San Diego

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has plenty of options for places to grab a bite to eat. They’ve got it all: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and even snacks. No matter the time of day or craving, the park...

The pandemic has changed the way many of us live our day-to-day lives. Whether it is parents moving to a work-from-home setting, a business changing its entire operation to meet new guidelines, or a family moving to a distance learning model...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGYdEE5oAAs&feature=youtu.be We were honored to put together some activity ideas for celebrating Halloween Social Distancing Style for the Main Street Living show on YURVIEW from Cox Communications. Click the link below to see all the ideas featured on the YurView Blog.  Download our...

Apple Picking in San Diego this September September in San Diego means the apples are ready and ripe to be picked out on the orchards. The season was not as fruitful this year, so expect it to be a shorter...

https://youtu.be/BOya-aErqqM Before I became a "real" mom, I was a "dog" mom. Growing up, our family ALWAYS had a dog, and in my adult life, that did not change. I know many families who have adopted dogs or brought home a puppy during...

Looking for new books to bolster your kiddos' collection? If you ask me, books about animals are always a good way to go. The San Diego Zoo offers a wide variety of wonderful titles for kids. After much deliberation...

After months of sheltering-in-place and limiting our outings to "less crowded" places that we could get to within an hour's drive, the time arrived to finally venture out. We were excited to take a family trip and get a...

The unfortunate truth is that elephants are in trouble. World Elephant Day is a day to help spread awareness about the threats that elephants are facing. Approximately 100 African elephants are poached every day for their ivory and meat....

    COVID-19 has certainly changed how we live. As a mom of a 2.5-year-old and one-year-old, I've found our outings are quite simple lately. The beach, a neighbor's pool, a trail, the Zoo or Safari Park (getting fancy), or anywhere...

5 San Diego Locations That Just Reopened Welcome back, friends! While it’s unfortunate that these locations are not operating in complete normalcy, the new normal is shaping up; most locations are offering minimal capacity or private experiences which has been...

Finding the right camp for your kids is very hard these days. With so many wonderful options, how can you find the right camps for your kids? Camp Jaycee offers adventures, friends, and great summer memories for kids of every...

The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park have been welcoming back guests for several weeks now. And the parks are doing a wonderful job of making everything feel safe and comfortable. With all the new...