http://stayingclassy.com San Diego Attractions and Events, A Local's Guide to Your Next California Vacation Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:44:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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.  ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/del-mar-racetrack/ Located in Lemon Grove, about 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, Carnitas Uruapan is known for their tasty carnitas (pork). Do not expect much as far as atmosphere and decor go from this family-owned and operated restaurant (there is also a Carnitas Uruapan across the border in Tijuana), but ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/carnitas-uruapan-restaurant/ If you are looking for some great food and a Mexican wrestling theme, this is the taco shop for you. The Lucha Libre Taco Shop, located at 1810 W. Washingon Street in San Diego's Mission Hills, takes both food and lucha libre wrestling to a new level. Literally ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/lucha-libre-taco-shop/ If you want to pay a visit to Tijuana without having to deal with the hassle of crossing the border than the Spring Valley Swap meet is the place for you! Held every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am and winding down around 3:00 pm, you can find the ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/spring-valley-swap-meet/ 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 ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/san-diego-county-fair/ There are two Sushi Deli locations in San Diego, which are both known for their delicious and reasonably priced sushi. Sushi Deli One is the original restaurant located in the Hillcrest section at 228 W Washington St. (between 1st Ave & 3rd Ave) San Diego, CA 92103. ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/sushi-deli-one-and-two/ 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 ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/ocean-beach-farmers-market/ The best day of the week to visit Balboa Park is Tuesdays. Every Tuesday of the month, a different set of 4 to 6 museum offers free admission; donations are accepted. This is a great way to experience Balboa Park because your day's itinerary is already planned out ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/balboa-park-museums/ Located in Point Loma, the Carbrillo National Monument is a great spot to take memorable pictures of the downtown area as well as Coronado Beach. The park is open 365 days a year from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm, and the entrance fee is $5 per car, which ... http://stayingclassy.com/2008/point-loma-cabrillo-national-monument/