Before the boardwalk: The rise of Pacific Beach’s first seaside hotel
View of the former Pacific Beach Hotel Del Pacific in 1898. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego History Center) In the late 19th century, the area now known as Pacific Beach consisted largely of undeveloped dunes, scattered scrub, and a small number of homes. Its transformation into a seaside destinati
Seven things to do with the kids this February
There are worse things you could do than to try to give your kids a childhood that echoes the best parts of your own. Here are seven events and activities that harken back to pre-internet times, with just a slight nod to the notion of cultural literacy. Peter and the Wolf This was a children’s carto
Gloria partially backs off Balboa Park paid parking— and kills Council’s full reversal plan
Parking in the Palisades lot in Balboa Park will now be free for city residents. (Photo by Thomas Murphy/Times of San Diego) This post has been updated.Widespread backlash to paid parking in Balboa Park has finally pushed Mayor Todd Gloria to back down from his steadfast support for the unpopular po
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