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I normally showcase artsy, offbeat boutique hotels, but I figured it's time for something more traditional. L'Auberge del Mar, just North of San Diego's posh seaside town La Jolla, was designed by noted interior designer Barclay Butera — whose home is featured in the new book Designers Here and There. Staying true to Butera's aesthetic, it's grounded in European, American, and Eastern design, Read more
Straight off their appearance at this year's Comic-Con, True Blood stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer headed over to the San Diego Zoo to splish-splash around with the animals. The pair cuddled with the (drama-free) resident 2-month-old Magellanic penguin before diving into the dolphin tank for a wet-nosed photo op — how well do you know the sea-dwelling creatures? View 15 Photos ›Photo Read more
North may like to play in the waves, but these brave pups surf them! Dogs of all sizes competed in the Fourth Annual Lowes Coronado Bay Surfing Competition in San Diego this weekend. And even though it was raining in SoCal, hundreds of people turned out to watch the sporty pups ride their surfboards. I guess the rain doesn't matter though, since these guys look pretty waterlogged anyway! View Read more
Before children, couples often plan vacations around sunbathing, frozen cocktails and an exciting nightlife. A step in that same direction, families looking to take a trip full of activity and pleasure for everyone can book an adventure to San Diego. Keeping parents and their wee ones in mind, the city offers fun in the sun for everyone. Perched along the Pacific coast, visitors can soak up rays Read more
That's right! Not only is this pooch on a surfboard, he's actually part of the biggest surfing competition for dogs that happened over the weekend. Learn all about this event – and see more adoro pictures – in this slideshow. Read more
During and after a disaster such as the Southern California wildfires, it's common to hear pleas for donations and want to help out. As of this time, the creatures at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park are doing fine, but organizations like the Humane Society are still helping to rescue, shelter, and provide for the needs of displaced pets and larger animals like horses and llamas. If you're Read more
Firstly, a million thanks are in order for reader Phasekitty whose blog coverage of Comic-Con this weekend is incredibly thorough, detailed and spectacular for those of us dying for the dirt but unable to be there. She is kindly letting us post her reports on Buzz, so thank you, Phasekitty! Now, for the juicy bits Phasekitty learned from Carleton Cuse and Damon Lindelof about the next season of Read more
Get your friends together for Self Magazine's Workout in The Park! What: A full day of great workouts from Crunch Fitness, tips and FREE product samples. When and Where: April 28, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego (11am-3pm) May 5, 2007 - Lincoln Park, Chicago (11am-3pm) May 12, 2007 - Central Park, New York (11am-3pm) May 19, 2007 - Lummus Park, Miami (2pm-6pm) How: Tickets are available online Read more
Get ready for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 3, 2007. This marathon is renowned for the more than 40 bands that play live music along the 26.2 mile tour of beautiful San Diego, California. If you register online between now and April 20, it costs $90. Register between April 21 and May 25, it's $100. Or you can sign up right before the big day for $120. The marathon weekend also includes a Read more
Drew Barrymore, Mandy Moore, President Bill Clinton, and nearly 800 college students congregated at the San Diego Food Bank in Southern California yesterday. Drew and the former president addressed the crowd before rolling up their sleeves and boxing up school lunches. Giving back seems to come easy for Drew, who visited Las Vegas last week to present her close pal Cameron Diaz with an award at Read more
