Liberty Station (formerly The Naval Training Center) San Diego (Image from http://libertystation.com/our-story/ ) If you live in, or are PCSing to, San Diego you will probably hear the words Liberty Station . Exactly where and what is Liberty Station? Liberty Station is the former Naval Training Center. It is located in the heart of Point Loma and is now the site of museums, art, shops, restaurants as well as a great green space that is perfect for dogs, people watching, family reunions and events. With 28 acres of beautifully renovated Spanish Revival architecture, NTC is a new landmark show... read more
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There are very few rainy days in San Diego. Whether it's raining, a rare very hot day or just time for indoor fun, San Diego has plenty of options for kids indoor play, while parents can relax with a cup of joe. Each of these places offer some serious fun for kids of all ages, classes and camps. They all offer a café for snacks and beverages and seating where mom can watch her children while enjoying some much needed coffee. (Socks are required at all the play areas!) 1. Kid Ventures is a kids indoor play center withtwo locations in Chula Vista and Pacific Beach. Kid Ventures offer camps, a p... read more
When we first moved to Southern California from Upstate New York, we decided to put ourselves on a strict budget. Back then, we were a family of five with another on the way. We had some idea how to budget and buy only what we need, but SoCal ended up being more expensive. We kept our rent under our BAH, so we were a little ahead, but we quickly learned a few things to help save. There are three very expensive necessities in SoCal: water, milk and gas. SAVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fill up on base . It’s worth waiting in line for $.10 under gas stations out in town. Grocery shop at the Commi... read more
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram @ChelseaRhane, it's no secret that I miss San Diego. I'm fortunate to travel back, for work, a few times a year. During the 5 years I lived there, I quickly and easily compiled my list of favorite things to visit and places to eat. Whether you live there, are moving there or just visiting - you must visit these places! My Favorite Top 10 Things To Do in San Diego #1 Kinaly Thai Best pad thai ever. Seriously, ever. It's authentic and amazing. Don't say you want it spicy, say you want about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. Be safe and get a 2. We thought we were ... read more