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No matter why you plan to visit San Diego, you will most likely want to come back! San Diego is a very nice city, with lots of attractions and interesting sights to visit and great shopping opportunities and don’t forget about the beautiful beaches in San Diego. So to make sure your stay is as wonderful as possible, here is a list of the best hotels in San Diego.

The Best Hotels in San Diego – Category Family

San Diego is a very kids friendly city so you will find many family oriented hotels. We recommend the Comfort Inn & Suites Zoo or Sea World Hotels. Those 2 hotels are very comfortable, clean, and with easy access to many locations in San Diego. But most of all, those 2 hotels are the best because they are close to the most important family attractions in the city. The one by the Zoo is also close to Balboa Park and its numerous attractions, and the one by Sea World gives you easy access to the beaches.

The Best Hotels in San Diego – Category Budget

Since San Diego is such an amazing city with so much to do, you might want to spend less on your hotel room and actually take fully advantage of what the city offers. So in this case you need a cheap hotel, with a good location!

La Pensione Hotel is located close to downtown, so you are close to the Gaslamp district and its great night life, but central enough to reach all the fun of San Diego. Though it is cheap, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the hotel offers TV in the rooms, laundry on site, and parking!

The Best Hotels in San Diego – Category Business

While on a business trip, a lot of you might be looking for a hotel directly downtown San Diego for easy access to your business meeting and such… However, we like to believe that everyone needs a relaxing evening after a long day of work. Therefore, we recommend the Courtyard San Diego Marriott Hotel at Liberty Station. It is a nice hotel with a great patio and pool, a large business center, WIFI and meeting rooms. It is lets you take a break from the huzzle and buzzle of downtown, but you are still close to the business district of San Diego. It’s luxurious, comfortable, with great service to make you feel special after a long day!

The Best Hotels in San Diego – Category Luxury

Some of you have heard on it, some of you have seen it on television, it is a beautiful hotel and quite famous, Hotel Del Coronado is the most luxurious hotel in San Diego. The hotel is right on the beach. You can choose to stay rooms, beach cottages and even villas. More than just the hotel itself, you can find fine dining restaurants, shopping and spa, everything you need to plan a wonderful relaxing vacation! Though the hotel is right on the beach also have pools to enjoy a more private relaxing time. Planning a vacation there is a real treat!

Now that you know all you need to know about San Diego and its hotels, you just need to make your reservations and come discover all the great things about this city.

Time is passing so quickly and it is already time to get ready for March Festivities. The famous Irish celebration – St Patrick’s Day – is celebrated all over the United States the weekend before and /or after the 17th of March. So what are your plans this year? To help you figure out how to participate in the St Patrick’s Day fun, here is a list of fun St Patrick’s Day Parades for 2010.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Las Vegas

Of course this great city so often visited for the party scene also has many parties to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Las Vegas organizes a great parade downtown on Water Street each year. This parade is free to access. The whole town is painted green for the occasion and many parties take place everywhere.
If you are looking for something a bit more specific, and higher standards, the Mandalay Bay Casino plans each year an important event to celebrate the St Patrick’s Day festival. There are live performances, beer gardens, Irish music and a concert. This event is not a public event, so you need to buy tickets to attend.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Los Angeles

One of the most important St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Los Angeles is the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Hermosa Beach. The festivities start at 11 am and include a large entertaining parade with lots pf dancers, music and floats! Of course every year, downtown Los Angeles organizes a St Patrick’s Day Parade with marching bands, Celtic music and a lot of people! For more info and dates about the St. Patrick’s Day events, please check out this link!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Orange County

The Annual St Patrick’s Day Festival of Costa Mesa starts at 9am and will go all day until 4pm with Irish dances, music and great entertainment. Come celebrate at Market Place.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Phoenix

Whether this occasion is to support your Irish heritage, or simply another reason to party, you can find in Phoenix a fantastic day of celebration . It starts with the St Patrick’s Day Parade at 10 am and is followed by the St Patrick’s Day fair. So put your nice green, orange and black shirt, and wear your shamrocks the way you like it and come join the festivities March 13th! It is a fun day for everyone.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Salt Lake City

Just like most other cities, Salt Lake City offers on March 13th, a St Patrick’s Day Parade, which covers 7 blocks! Floats, marching bands, Irish music, green beer, silly hats and beads will also be part of the typical celebration. Make sure to get your green hat on!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Diego

This year in San Diego the great St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival will take place on the 13th of March. It starts at 11am, in downtown San Diego. The parade is a fun event where besides drinking green beer, you can watch clowns, marching bands and such celebrating the Saint Patron of Ireland. But that’s not it, you can also follow the celebration in Balboa Park from 10 am to 5pm. This parade has 2 stages with dancing, music, food, and beer garden to celebrate the Irish culture. This event might be a bit more appropriate for kids.

St Patrick’s Day Parades in San Francisco

The St Patrick’s Day celebration in San Francisco is a 2 days event! The St Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 13th at 11:30 am, but the fair and festival in honor of the Irish Culture lasts until Sunday with booths of arts and crafts, music, food and of course the famous beer gardens. So find the Civic Center and you will find the party!

St Patrick’s Day Parades in Seattle

You don’t have to be of Irish descend to claim St Patrick’s Day party day! Downtown Seattle is expecting you for its annual green celebration. The St Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12:30. The festival will follow until 6pm, with booths, music, and a lot of people!

So wherever you are this year, whether or not you are Irish, there is a St Patrick’s Day Parade and festival waiting for you to come celebrate this great culture! So join everyone else and have fun!

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San Diego is a fun place to visit, with many attractions, outdoor activities and things to do. But why not mix it up a little and have a look at the upcoming trade shows and conventions going on in San Diego during your visit? Make the most of your trip to San Diego by timing it well. Have some fun as you check out the trade shows that you have always wanted to go to. Some of the trade shows planned in San Diego this year have been mentioned here so that you can plan your family cum work trip!

Trade Shows  and Conventions in San Diego: February

Home Improvement & Landscaping Show – From 19th February to 21st February, the San Diego Convention Center will be a place for home lovers. This is California’s largest home show that will attract more than 30,000 attendees. Check out the latest home decorating ideas or the do-it-yourself landscaping kits for your home. Better still come prepared to take home some of the great looking artifacts that you can adorn your home with!
The ASI Show – Interested in knowing about the new products that are being launched in the market? Come to the ASI show at the San Diego Convention Center. You can visit anytime between 24th February to 26th February and be the first one to know about what’s in store for the markets this year.

Trade Shows  and Conventions in San Diego: March

Firehouse World Exposition – Be prepared for any fire emergencies by being a part of the Firehouse World Expo between 28th February and 4th March. The exposition will have training sessions on managing emergency situations so that you can face the realities of the day boldly. Be there at the San Diego Convention Center to know more.
SPIE Smart Structures / NDE – The Town & Country Resort and Convention Center at San Diego will host the Smart Structures and Materials expo from 7th March to 10th March. A compelling place for anyone who wants to network with the experts in the industry, this expo is a great place to target those who control the strings of the budgets.

Trade Shows  and Conventions in San Diego: April

Composite Manufacturing Show – Being organized by Composite Manufacturing, the event being held at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley will span three days starting on the 20th of April. Check out the latest technologies and their application at the cheapest rates possible.
Gem Faire – Three days of beauty, gems and jewelry start on the 23rd of April at the Scottish Rite Event Center. Known to be the largest gems and jewelry show on the west coast, this event will showcase gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment along with other designer jewelry items as well.

Trade Shows  and Conventions in San Diego: June

Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum – The Military & Aerospace Electronics Forum has been planned to discuss the challenges that technology poses for the US military services and the solutions that have been created for the hurdles. It is a forum where the technological roadmap for the military services shall be created. Held between 3rd to 4th June at the San Diego Convention Center, this is truly and expo with a difference.

Trade Shows  and Conventions in San Diego: July

Comic-Con – This is one event that you do not want to miss if you have a child who is fond of comic books (which practically includes all children). Expected to be there are comic book publishers, gaming companies, animation experts, celebrities and dealers. The San Diego Convention Center shall be the hub for autographing, gaming tournaments, SCI-FI, movie screenings and more between 22nd July to 25th July. So don’t miss this opportunity to win your teens over and be there!

Mardi Gras Events in San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Seattle

February 2010 is a great month of celebrations! Just after celebrating Valentine’s day,Mardi Gras is taking place on February 16th this year. This French celebration, based on a Catholic tradition, is a time of celebration, dressing up and eating sugary treats  before the fasting period of Lent. Even though Mardi Gras goes on for a couple of weeks, the most important day is also known as Fat Tuesday. This day is celebrated with carnivals and parades, where people get to wear masks and costumes… a European version of Halloween! So are you ready for the celebrations? Here is a list of the best Mardi Gras Events you might want to check out !

Mardi Gras Events in San Diego

There are 2 main parades on Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras in San Diego.
- The first Mardi Gras parade takes place in Uptown San Diego, Hillcrest to be exact, from 6 to 11pm. As this neighborhood is the gay and lesbian neighborhood, the parade is each year quite colorful and fun to watch, folkloric, and always grandiose! Drag queens will be performing on the street, a DJ will attract you to the dance tent, and of course liquor is available at boothes. Make sure to buy your tickets before to save $5!

- The other parade on Fat Tuesday takes place in the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego. This parade is bigger than the Mardi Grad parade in Hillcrest. It starts at 6 pm but last until midnight and the celebration includes 2 masquerades parades, at 7:30 and 10 pm, various stages, DJs, dancers, and of course bars and restaurants will be open to help you celebrate in the best possible ways!

Mardi Gras Parades in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, the Fat Tuesday celebration will take place on a Saturday this year! So come on the Strip, on the 25th of February to celebrate Mardi Gras this year. It starts at 4 pm with a parade that will take over the Strip from Harrah’s casino to the Flamingo. It takes 4 hours for the Mardi Gras parade to move along with marching bands, shows and street performers.

Mardi Gras Events in Phoenix

In Phoenix, though it is not as folkloric as the first one mentioned, the celebration of Mardi Gras are attached to a cause: the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona. The Mardi Gras Gala takes place on the 16th at the Arizona Science Center. The evening will present an auction followed by a concert and some gambling, between 6 and 10 pm. Come celebrate this great social event while supporting a good cause!

Mardi Gras Events in Seattle

A popular way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Seattle for the past years has been a copy of the famous Brazilian Carnaval. This year it will be on the 20th on February, so come celebrate Antonio Carlos Jobim’s memory with great music and dancing all night long at the Columbia City Theater from 9 pm to 1 am.

New Orleans, Las Vegas and San Diego are the most famous destinations across the US to celebrate Mardi Gras every year. However many other cities have smaller celebrations or certain bars plan great events to make sure you have a fun Mardi Gras.

San Diego is a great family vacation destination, especially during the summer due to its numerous beaches and fun family activities. The rest of the year, even though you might not be able to enjoy the beach as much, there are still a lot of things to do that your kids will love! So don’t worry about them not having a good time! Here is a list of the best attractions to visit when traveling with children in San Diego.

Traveling with Children In San Diego: Animals

All around San Diego there are a lot of opportunities for you to take your kids and pay a visit to the animals!
The San Diego Zoo is one of the best Zoos in the US. The animals are not in small cages but have large spaces  designed according to their natural habitat, and the park is quite large and pleasant to walk around for a few hours.
The Wild Animal Park is even better because you get to see animals in their recreated environment and can watch them going about their lives, while learning about them during a train ride through the park.
Sea World is another great place to take your children while traveling in San Diego. Watch different shows, with dolphins, sea otters, and of course the famous Shamu show! It is another full afternoon that the whole family will enjoy!
The Birch Aquarium is another wonderful place for kids and grown ups in San Diego. It present lots of interesting exhibits, teaches you about the ocean and its wonders. You can also enjoy a beautiful view of the coast while touring the Aquarium.
The Seal Tour is a really fun adventure in San Diego for the whole family. What can be more fun than a car that turns into a boat? This open-air vehicle takes you around San Diego to teach you about the city, and then on the water for amazing views of the bay.

Traveling with Children In San Diego: Amusement Parks

Though you are in a city that is most famous for its beautiful beaches, you might want to include something a different for a day or two during your vacation. The Wave Water Park can be a good alternative. Let you kids burn energy and have a blast!
Legoland might not be for teens, but if you have younger kids, they will enjoy it. The park offers a lot of diverse attractions with a lot of fun for the whole family. From rides to shows you will have a full day ahead of you.

Belmont Park is right next to the beach so you can just stop on your way there or after. This park is a great place for everyone, with activities for younger kids, and fun rides for older kids. Parents can shop a little at the same time, and you can easily find a place to snack for lunch.
To plan a great family game evening or afternoon, check out Boomers. There are arcade games, miniature golf, go karts… lots of ways to show your competitive side!!
Finally, thought it is not an amusement park per say, the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad can be a fun stop, especially for younger kids. It is a really short adventure, but kids always like trains, so riding one in the middle of beautiful Balboa Park can make their day!

Traveling with Children In San Diego: Special Toddlers

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Museum is for everyone, with lots of great exhibits, hands-on to learn and play and a Imax Theater, so it can be a really fun time for the whole family. But especially if you have toddlers, this museum is better than the rest of the museums since it offers an exhibit called “kid city” where they can have a great time playing with others in a small town setting.

Traveling with Children In San Diego: Playgrounds

One of the great things about San Diego, when traveling with children, is all its beautiful parks and weather that let’s you take full advantage of them! Every neighborhood has many small parks with fun playgrounds so it is quite easy taking your kids for some fresh air and let them burn some energy and interact with other kids. You will see especially on weekends, all the locals will be there!
But if you happen to be in San Diego on one of the rare rainy days or during a really warm summer day, you can also find an indoor playground – Kid Ventures. This is a wonderful play center, top-notch playground with a play village and a fantasy island and a café for you to rest or even work thanks to their free wireless.

Check out all the museums in Balboa Park for a fun cultural adventure with the whole family. You will find something every one likes and have a wonderful time in the park.
Also don’t forget February is Museum Month in San Diego! This means you can get you Free Museum Pass, at Macy’s to access all participating museums for free with 3 other guests.

As you can see, you have quite a lot to visit and do when traveling with children in San Diego. Enjoy your visit, and make sure to take advantage of the attractions San Diego has to offer, popular or free; and also reserve the best hotel for your trip!

February is arriving faster than you think, and with it, Valentine’s Day! Do you have plans yet to surprise your loved one? Maybe a weekend escape to make him/ her feel special? Here is a list of Valentine’s day romantic getaways to inspire you a little.

And the best thing: You can win one of three free rental cars for Valentine’s Day weekend from Fox Rent A Car. Just leave a comment on our Valentine’s Day Promotion Blog post and win a free rental car!

Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways in San Diego

For Valentine’s Day weekend you are looking for something romantic. What can be more romantic than the beach? San Diego is a perfect destination to show how much someone means to you!
Imagine, first a nice breakfast with a romantic view of the ocean. San Diego has many great breakfast places and it can be hard to make a recommendation since there are all different and delicious. But for the romantic aspect of the weekend, Cody’s in La Jolla seems to be the best spot, with its amazing view of water.

As February isn’t one of the warmest day, a picnic on the beach or at the park might not be the best idea. So we would suggest enjoying the ride along the coast towards Pacific Beach and take advantage of a nice walk on the beach.
For lunch, make reservation at the Green Flash for another great meal by the ocean. Make sure to call ahead of time as it’s a popular place. As the sun comes down early, if you want to eat while enjoying the ocean, it is better to do it before 4, hence the romantic meal by the ocean during lunch!
Then you can follow by a visit in Balboa Park, stop by the fountain, maybe the Botanical Garden, and if you had a light lunch head toward Hillcrest for the most fantastic dessert place in town: Extraordinary Dessert. Is there after all a better way to tell someone you love him or her than with a delicious slice of chocolate cake!!
Finally at night, you can treat your special someone to something special and different, such as a play at the Old Globe theater or for something even more romantic, a movie at the drive-in where you can enjoy and share a special evening alone with everybody else!

One of the most beautiful and romantic hotel in San Diego is of course the famous Hotel Del Coronado with its best service, magnificent rooms and ocean views. But if you prefer something more private, and cozy, you can rent a cottage at the Crystal Pier Hotel and fall asleep with the sound of the waves.

Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a large city with great potential for an amazing Valentine’s day weekend.
First you can begin with a visit to Venice Beach, maybe pick a nice breakfast or brunch restaurant, such as Joe’s Restaurant. Then you can take a walk on the beach, as mentioned previously, this is always quite a romantic thing to do!The boardwalk in Venice offers a lot of entertainment so you can also enjoy a walk there or even rent a bike and enjoy a ride along the ocean in sunny Southern California with your special someone.
You can grab something light for lunch and enjoy some of the touristy or free attractions if you have never visited LA. It is always fun to discover a new city with someone you love and care about. But for a more romantic day, your next stop should be K chocolatier. This one of the finest chocolates you can find in the US, so stop for a sampling and maybe a special Valentine’s Day box to share later on.
This is your special weekend. So make it as relaxing and enjoyable as possible! Le Petite Retreat is a wonderful way to make sure this goes the perfect way! This spa offers couple treatments, which can be a fabulous way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while relaxing together.
For dinner, as French culture is perceived as one o f the most romantic culture of all, La Cachette Bistro seems to be a wonderful suggestion! This fine dinning restaurant serves delicious French cuisine with a Californian touch, and a special Valentine’s Day menu to steal your loved one’s heart!
Finally to finish the day with a touch of perfection, make reservation at the Shutters on the Beach hotel, one of the most romantic hotels in Los Angeles with gorgeous ocean view rooms.

Of course, adding a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day getaway is always very important to make it successful! Come enjoy the Sunny Southern California and make your love one feels more special than you make him/her feel every day!

San Diego is a very diverse city with lots of attractions and great neighborhoods with various events year round to keep you busy during your visit. But to have fun and stay busy in San Diego you do not always have to spend money. There are also quite a few free things to do in San Diego.

Free Things to Do in San Diego: Nature & Sport

You can easily enjoy the nature and get a bit of exercise for free during your visit of San Diego. There are various hikes all around town. Mission Trails Regional Park has many great hiking trails which are all fun, interesting and with beautiful views.

Cowles Mountain: As part of the Mission Trail Regional Park, this is a perfect hike for every one. Not to hard, not to steep, this hike can fit the need of various levels hikers; just take more time to get to the top if you need to. It gives you a really nice view of San Diego County. Parking at the bottom is free.
Torrey Pine State Reserve: is another great spot for hiking in San Diego. Just north of La Jolla, you can find different trails. There is a parking fee to enter the Reserve. However, depending on the hike you choose, you can find free parking around it.
If you don’t want to hike, you can also just ride your bike along the bay or take your roller skates and enjoy the ocean breath while cruising along the beach!
Fly fishing lessons: But there is more than just hiking in San Diego. Have you ever done fly fishing? Me neither. But to get a first taste, the San Diego Fly Fisher Club offers free lessons every Sunday morning at 9 am. Don’t worry about equipment, they will provide it free of charge, but you have to be there a bit earlier.

Free Things to Do in San Diego: Discover the City

The best way to discover a new city and to take advantage of all its attractions and sights is to walk around. There are quite a few places in San Diego, which are worth your time, and absolutely free for you to enjoy!
Walk around Old Town: This Mexican quarter of San Diego is very pleasant to walk through. You have a lot to see. Boutiques, little shops, Mexican restaurants, and diverse historic places can teach you a bit about the Mexican culture and the city itself. It almost feels like being in Mexico, but without the hassle of crossing the border.
Walk Around Coronado Island: This beautiful neighborhood is great to walk around, especially on a sunny spring or summer day. The houses are very charming, and most of the gardens splendid. You can also go admire the beach, one of the largest beaches in San Diego.
Free Harbor Tours around San Diego Bay: The Port of San Diego offers 2 hours tours to help you learn every thing about San Diego for free. You get to learn about the organization of the port itself but also history facts about the city while enjoying a beautiful view of San Diego Bay from the Ocean. After you enjoy the tour, you can walk around Seaport Village and check out all its boutiques.

Free Things to Do in San Diego: Art

Ray at night: Every second Saturday of the month, an art gallery event takes place on Ray Street in North Park. After 7 pm all the Art Galleries of the Street open their doors to introduce you to new and trendy artists, while welcoming you with drinks and goodies. Artists present their painting, sculptures, and ceramics. Music guides you through your walk. It is a great time to discover this San Diego neighborhood and art at the same time.
Taylor Guitar Factory Tour: Have you ever heard of one the finest Guitar makers in the US? Taylor Guitar. If you like music and if you are passionate about guitars you will find this free activity quite interesting. At 1 pm, between Monday and Thursday the factory offers free tours where you learn every step  of the guitar making process.

Of course, you can also enjoy the San Diego beaches for free, or go fly a kite at the bay, and go watch the seals in La Jolla. Don’t forget to go walk around Balboa Park, go to the top of Mont Soledad for a great panoramic view of San Diego and drive to Anza Borrego or Julian to discover the behind the scene of San Diego County! Of course there are so many more fun free things to do, just maybe start with this!

What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Are you meeting up with friends at home or do you want finish this great season with other fans in a sports bar?  If you don’t have a Super Bowl party to attend or if you don’t want to throw a party at home, sports bars are always a fun way to go watch the Super Bowl. So here is the list of the best sports bars to watch the Super Bowl this year, in all the Fox Rent A Car locations.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Burbank

Barney’s Beanery is one of the best sports bars for the Super Bowl in Burbank. There are a large screens all over the bar, with comfortable booth tables, couches and a great atmosphere. You can also find a pretty decent menu for a sport bar.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Las Vegas

There is quite a large selection of Sports Bars in Las Vegas. Certain bars are dedicated to one NFL team only. However, the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas is not a sports bar. Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo  is THE place to be. The seating in front of the screens makes you feel like you are at the game, with top-notch sound and picture. Don’t worry about missing any of the game, food and drinks are served to you!

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Los Angeles

Leo’s All Star is the best sports bar in Los Angeles to watch the game. You can watch the game on a 104” projection screen and HD TVs all over the bar. More than great food and a chill atmosphere, it has a great ambiance and video games to keep you entertained.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Orange County

For a fun and chill spot to watch the game, check out Throwback Sports Bar in Anaheim. Beers are pretty cheap, and there are enough screens to enjoy the game. You can also play pool and other bar games if you are not into the half time show. They also serve breakfast on Sundays during the Football season.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Phoenix

When you go to a sports bar to watch the Super Bowl, you want to make sure you get to see the game. So you want to find a place with many screens and even maybe a really large one so you don’t miss any of it. Santisi Brothers is then the place to be. On top of being the best location because of the screens all over the bar, you can also enjoy a delicious pizza with your beer.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Salt Lake City

Lumpys Downtown Salt Lake City has been nominated the best sports bar in town for the past couple years. More than large screens to watch the game, there are also boothes with their own screens, allowing you to really get into the game. They offer a large selection of drinks and a nice menu as well.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Diego

The Super Bowl can be a little long and not everyone might want to sit in the bar the whole time. Seau’s on top of being the best sport bars in San Diego also has a great location! Just steps from the mall, you can take a break and go walk around! You can follow the Super Bowl at the bar, but also in their restaurant section, where you can chose from sushi to burgers. The food is delicious, the menu extensive, the atmosphere perfect for a great game.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in San Francisco

Watching Super Bowl in a sports bar should involve lots of screens, good finger food and appetizers and a great beer selection! If you are in San Francisco, don’t look any further; the place you’re looking for is Kezar Pub and restaurant, in Cole Valley.

Best Sports Bars For the Super Bowl in Seattle

Just because you are going in a sports bar doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be nice and comfortable! Fox Sport Grill is an upscale sports bar. There is not better place to watch the Super Bowl on large plasma TVs while sitting on comfortable seats. The food is restaurant food, with effort from a real cook, and not defrosted bar food. So if you want to take your significant other for a nice meal without missing out on the game, you both will be pleased!

Don’t miss the Super Bowl, and come watch it with all the other fans around you in a sports bar for a fun and entertaining experience.

New Year’s Eve in Southern California

Celebrating the beginning of a new year in a different city is fun and exciting. A lot of people like to travel over New Year’s Eve. So Fox Rent A Car, to help you celebrate this great year to end, and an even better one to start, we want to share with you all the best events taking place in Southern California – Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego – on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles

Sunset Boulevard is the best place to go. The street is full of bars and clubs all organizing different New Year’s Eve parties to celebrate 2010. Tickets and party packages are available now. Make sure to make your reservations as soon as possible as tickets are limited.

A great way to celebrate well New Year’s Eve is to plan ahead and plan safe. So why not find special package deals where you get your New Year’s dinner, your New Year’s night of celebration and then a room to stay? You can celebrate and have fun and not have to worry about driving as you will be able to do it all in one place! The Bazaar, by Jose Andres is one of the places offering this great opportunity. So make your reservation for this fancy dinning place with delicious cocktails and a great venue that makes you dance all night!

If you are looking for something a bit different this year, why not party on a ship? The Queen Mary in Long Beach offers a great New Year’s Eve celebration. Fireworks, live music, food and hotel accommodations are available. Reservations are necessary.

Of course, you can also enjoy a free New Year’s Eve celebration. Universal City Walk organizes the countdown bash. From 9 pm to 12:30 live music takes over the street and fireworks mark the beginning of the New Year.

New Year’s Eve in Orange County

Of course, in Orange County, there is the New Year’s Eve celebration in Disneyland. This can be a great family fun option to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Orange County. Live music will put you in the mood for a celebration. The fireworks announce midnight. You can enjoy snow in Orange County and all the fun of the special Christmas holidays attractions, and most of all, you get a lot more time to celebrate and enjoy this magic world as the park close at 2 am on this special occasion!

If you want a New Year’s Eve a little more “grown up” the place to be is the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa . To celebrate New Year’s Eve, this Orange County Hotel organizes live music, with different stages with different music styles, for all tastes, as well as a fashion show. And if you want to stay the night, rooms are available as well. However, plan your dinner before joining the party, food isn’t served there.

For a very special New Year’s Eve Celebration, the Ambassador Yacht Party takes you for a four-hour cruise. A buffet starts the evening, and then music, dancing and champagne help you close 2009 with elegance and style.

New Year’s Eve in San Diego

As a popular party scene, the Gaslamp quarter in San Diego offers lots of diverse options. All bars and clubs downtown have venues to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Every neighborhoods has its own way of celebrating the New Years and lot of bars around town offer fun and entertaining venues.

If you really want to make this New Year’s Eve extraordinary, there is nothing more special than celebrating on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. The view of San Diego and the fireworks itself make the night special. But it even gets better thanks to the amazing buffet, and live music waiting for you!

Of course, hotels such as the Sheraton, the Mariott in Del Mar, or the W Downtown also offer amazing events to help you celebrate with great menus, music and accommodations. Hotels are often the best way to go to assure a safe night of fun.

So where ever you are planning to welcome 2010 in Southern California, a full list of various events is waiting for you. Make your reservations soon so you don’t have to miss out on the best places and scenes to be celebrating New Year’s Eve this year! Have a happy New Year!

San Diego is a very active city with a lot of fun things to do all year long. Even though you might not believe it, but it does get a little cold in the winter. But the sky is still as splendid as the rest of the year, you can find a lot of great winter activities to do outdoors in San Diego. Here is a list of winter activities, kids and adults can enjoy.

Daytime Winter Activities in San Diego:

Once you’ve discovered all the neighborhoods and enjoyed all the popular attractions San Diego has to offer, there are still a lot of other fun winter activities waiting for you.

- Ice Skating
Every year, in front of the Horton Plaza Mall in Downtown, an ice rink is built for fun ice skating adventure. The rink is opened from 10 am to 10 pm. It gets pretty crowded on the weekend, but for $12, you should expect a lot of people to be interested!
- The Poinsettia Display
If you like flowers, another great winter activity in San Diego is to visit the Poinsettia display in the Botanical Garden of Balboa Park. It is free from Friday to Wednesday. Every flower has something unique to appreciate, and the poinsettias give the garden the perfect Christmas touch.
- The Big Bay Balloon Parade
On December 30th, starting at 10 am, the Big Bay Balloon Parade goes on in San Diego! Kids love this winter activity. While enjoying the magnificent view of Downtown San Diego and the Bay, you will be amazed by the large balloons floating above you, each more impressive than the other. It is the largest balloon parade in the US. It is really worth it and promises a fun time. What a better way to get ready for new years celebrations than with music, marching bands and colorful and exceptional balloons!

Nighttime Winter Activities in San Diego:

San Diego offers a lot of evening winter activities as well.

- The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
On December 20th, put on your warm sweaters, warm coats and scarves and go to San Diego Bay Downtown. As we enter the Holiday Season, a special night to start the celebration is organized on the water! A Parade of 80 boats, decorated, full of lights float from Shelter Island to Coronado, accompanied by firework. It starts at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!
- Newport Art Walk
Every last Saturday of the month, in Ocean Beach on Newport Ave, the Newport Art Walk takes place from 7 to 10pm. It is a fun evening activity to plan, especially during the Holiday Season, as the street is decorated with Christmas lights. So come enjoy art, food and music.

- The Grinch at The Old Glob Theater

Every year the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park presents the famous Dr. Seuss’ play: How the Grinch stole Christmas. It is truly an awesome, joyful and cheerful evening activity to share with the family that will put you in the right mood for Christmas. Songs, humor and amazing decor make this play a must during Christmas.

Of course, You can also plan a fun day sledding in Julian, followed by a hot apple cider and a nice slice of apple pie. Or you can even plan a fun ski adventure in Big Bear. And don’t forget, if it is cold outside and you don’t want to spend the all day at home, Balboa Park Museums are free every Tuesday nights, allowing you to walk around the park, hoping from museum to museum!

San Diego keeps you busy all year long. So don’t wait come and visit!