On August 30th, 2008, I visited Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, Calfornia, about 25 minutes north of down town San Diego for a day at the races, Microbrew festival, and Devo concert.  I arrived at the racetrack around 2 pm and made our way to the Clubhouse main entrance.  Upon entering I have to say we were overwhelmed by the sheer number of people inside of the gates.  We also felt a bit uncomfortable because we appeared to have under-dressed for the event.  My husband was in a button up shirt and I was in a skirt, but we were instantly trumped by the Prada bag toting women adorned in Vera Wang dresses and men in their finest polos.  There were well-dressed people toting drinks as far as the eye could see, and we first made our way to the lawn area where the horses getting ready to race were being shown.  Having no knowledge of horse racing or betting, saying I was confused regarding what was going on is an understatement; I had absolutely no clue.  I spent about 10 minutes admiring some overly ripped equine specimens and their midget handlers, and set off to explore other parts of the track. Read the rest of this entry »

Every year from mid June to the 4th of July, the Del Mar Fairgrounds are transformed into the fairgrounds for the annual San Diego County Fair. Each year has a particular theme to which the fair is geared, for example, the 2008 fair season is designated as “Summer of Sports” and there will be many vendors, activities and exhibits geared to local sports at all levels from youth to professional. For the most part the grounds are open from 10 am to 11 pm, and this is true for all of the exhibit halls, food vendors and rides/attractions. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are a local looking to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables, or an out-of-towner in search of authentic San Diego cuisine, the Ocean Beach Farmers Market is the perfect Wednesday night destination. The OB Market is held every Wednesday, rain-or-shine (although it never rains), starting at 4 pm and winding down at sunset. Admission is free, but donations may be made at the OB Mainstreet Association booth. The farmers market is located along Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon Streets in Ocean Beach, just a few short blocks from the ocean. Parking can sometimes be a premium at the market, so your best bet is to try to park along a side street in the Cable/Bacon area - the lot by the lifeguard tower is rarely available. Read the rest of this entry »