Tag Archives: San Diego

The Sweet/Salty Mix that is Ocean Beach

Posted on May 30, 2014 by pearlsandprose

Ocean Beach, or O.B., is located northwest of downtown San Diego. It’s where the beach meets up with kitsch, antique emporiums, burger joints and psychedelia. (Who knew that was a word?) Surfing was introduced to San Diego at Ocean Beach … Continue reading →

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Little Italy Rocks II

Posted on November 2, 2012 by pearlsandprose

While in Little Italy we didn’t have time to visit this art gallery, but I like the advert hanging on the wall: I shot these succulents while waiting for the light to turn at a crosswalk. The leaves almost look … Continue reading →

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Little Italy Rocks

Posted on October 31, 2012 by pearlsandprose

How about a stroll through Little Italy? It’s one of my favorite San Diego neighborhoods with sidewalk cafes, tasteful high-rises and slightly funky boutiques. . . . We parked near a little house with this banana tree growing in the … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces of Balboa Park

Posted on October 8, 2012 by pearlsandprose

Balboa Park is too big to cover in one or two posts, so I’ll do one every now and then. Otherwise you’d be bored senseless by all the photos. A little bit of history first. According to the web site, … Continue reading →

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The bride in Balboa Park wore what?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Isn’t this color amazing? I love apricot-colored roses–they’re my favorite. My son surprised me by suggesting a trip to Balboa Park while we were in San Diego. He’s in a running group that trains there, so now likes it. When … Continue reading →

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