There's a new weekly international market in town, and I have a weird feeling it might not last…read morelong. I went yesterday and saw about 20 vendors but less than 20 people attending. I had never heard of any of the food vendors, so I tried one randomly. I was able to get some sort of Mexican dish I've never tried for $3, which is a hell of a bargain for the amount of food that I got. I'll probably go back here semi-weekly to try new food vendors out. There are a few clothing/knick knack vendors, but nothing amazing. And a guy was playing guitar and singing when I stopped by. Could use a bit more press, but would be a nice addition to San Diego if it stayed.

This is such a fun fair! Delicious food and games for kids (and adults). Happy to have it in the…read moreneighborhood!!

I was recently notified that I am now the Baron of Kensington. I had better review my barony before…read moreI get usurped. I am the Duke of the following: Kensington-Normal Heights Branch Library Refer to my separate review. This place is too cute. Stehly Farms Market I reviewed this place, too. I was once the Duke of Kensington Mini Park This one, too! In addition to the above, I can also recommend Kensington Club, Earthwell Refill, and Stella Jean. The Ken Club is one of the oldest bars in San Diego and they are old school. Cash only! I have seen bands here and I have sung Louis Prima and Faith No More during Sunday night karaoke. Check out their calendar of events. Earthwell Refill is a zero-waste shop that sells household and hygiene products. Bring in your empty bottle or purchase or borrow one from the shop. We get our shampoo here. Stella Jean has good ice cream. They do a few vegan flavors. I want to try the Date Shake Cake. Warning: Burger Lounge uses beef tallow to cook their French fries and their onion rings. Enjoy your visit to my barony, a community in which I would never be able to afford to live!

From the many travels that I have taken there is one place that when you walk through the many…read moreparts of the town there have been many places that have been places that have been stuck in time and the places that have the great food and he many smaller places that you can sit outside. The history of one place that has the many places that have the many places such as a cheesecake factory that was only used by Merv Griffin which is one place you may say is what is the place and the many things to discover. There are many that like to take trips through the many older neighborhoods which can be declared as some of the older neighborhoods are some of the many where the older times of San Diego can be found. I had taken the bus from the SDSU neighborhood and wanted to see the many other parts of San Diego that had remained hidden for many for some you have to take the bus to get to. To have taken the bus the travel to the area was a time of 25 minutes I had seen the many stops that when you travel on the San Diego Transit route 11 to the area of Kensington Adams Ave parking you can't find much. From the many years that when you look at Kensington the history of Kensington was the history and the background of Adams Avenue that had a Spanish background in the many house that were during the years of 1926. For many that knew Adams Avenue was streetcar row that in 1913, a massive trolley car barn was built, to store and perform and complete minor services to several hundred trolley cars would exit and enter if through a series of switches off. When you take a look at Adams Ave you are seeing the many areas that was the main track system that would take you to the many stops that would be along the many stops from the Antique Row and further on down Adams Avenue. With the many areas of Kensington, you are on a history walk that takes you to the many areas of the park and the many areas of the neighborhood that you see many of the art works that are still on the walls you see from the tattoo shops and the Lastat's coffee shop no that's not the Vampire it might be. The city of Kensington is one place that you can take a bus up to the area you can walk amongst the many locations and take connecting busses that can take you downtown and over to the area of North Park the many areas people do drive by and not know they have passed by history of the North Park area. As a Yelp Elite is take a day and take the bus you can save gas and time where you can visit the park and the many shops of Kensington and the many areas of Hillcrest you can ride the city bus number 11.

Lots of diggin, but i always walk away with a stack for cheap…read more Prepare to spend a whole morning.

Waiting every 3 months for the SDRC to come around is too long a wait…read more The $10 early bird entry fee is a bargain considering you get the chance to get first dibs at some of the choice goods the vendors bring in. And because the SDRC is part of a circuit that runs up and down the west coast, you can be sure that there's always new stock at every show. The stack of 12-15 new records I usually leave with is a testament to that.

This mural is on the side of the historic Mixon Liquor and Deli. It was painted in 2021 and is the…read morework of Evgeniya Golik, who painted the piece to show the diversity of San Diego as well as the nation. It took her and her team 3 weeks to complete. The mural was commissioned by Trust Me Vodka, who featured Golik's mural on a 20,000-bottle series of their vodka. It depicts a muse with wings, roses in her hair and a halo. Her arms are wrapped around her torso that is made from eyes of men and women all different ethnicities. To Golik, "Liberty" became a goddess that embraced all walks of life under her wings ... creating a sense of unity, equality, and freedom of expression without judgement. The background of the mural has a dark blue triangle with white stars above the Muse's head and a cloudy sky. You will also see a banner on the side of the Muse that reads "See the World in My Eyes", which is definitely a play on all the eyes in the muse's torso. And of course you will find a prominent advertisement for Mixon's on the left side of the mural. This is defientley a mural to see and has a lot to unpack. I love its mean and symbolism. For me, it just reminds you to walk a mile in someone elses shoes before you judge them and understand what they may be going through, The mural overlooks a parking lot, that is very difficult to get in and out off. I ended up parking on the street and was a lot easier for me to get in and out of. Much of the lower part of the mural is obstructed by parked vehicles, but you can still see a good portion of it. This mural has a good old American feel to it. The art work is amazing. Golik is very talented. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This mural is the result of a program that transformed the southeast corner of Kettner Avenue and…read moreAsh Street from a plot of dirt into a colorful gateway to the Columbia district, featuring a mural and new landscaping. The mural is a nice welcome into the area and is very bright and vibrant. The mural depicts the words "Happy to Be in the Columbia District" with colorful triangles on both sides of it. It is all set against a dark blue, purplish background. It complements the words and shapes very well. It is in excellent shape and really draws your attention. The mural is the work of Phoebe and Roxy of Pandr Design Co, which was sponsored by the Downtown San Diego Partnership Clean & Safe. The duo was hired to transformed a plot of dirt on the southeast corner of Kettner Avenue and Ash Street into a colorful gateway to the Columbia district. Along with the mural, the project also included improved landscaping. There is metered street parking available, within a reasonable walking distance, if you want to park and get a closer look. . Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this I not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. I highly recommend making this stop part of a larger itinerary or visiting another nearby attraction.

Driving southbound on the I-5 and exiting Coronado Avenue heading west all the way down towards the…read morePacific Ocean, you will run out of road and hit straight into this beautiful red 3 poles together making John Banks' masterpiece overlooking Imperial Beach. Coronado Avenue turns into Imperial Beach Boulevard at 14th Street. If you turn right onto Seacoast Drive and glance toward the structures, the red poles will display the letter "A" "R" "T" and if you look at the collection from different areas, the 3 red poles will look like extended banners fluttering in the wind. It's a very interesting landmark gracing Imperial Beach. There are two benches on either side of the sculpture where you are welcome to sit and gaze out into the oceans to watch the waves roll in and tides dance about along the beach. I love this artistic landscape beautifying the entrance onto the beach from Imperial Beach Boulevard which literally punctuates this place as exactly what it is... ART! Come and check it out!

Green Flash is a meteorological optical phenomena that you can see during sunset or sunrise. It is…read morevery rare to be able to see. Given the right conditions, you can see a distinct green spot above the sun's upper limb, that usually only lasts for no longer than two seconds. It is even more rare, the green flash can resemble a green ray shooting up from the sunset or sunrise point. This sculpture is the work of Malcolm Jones and is dedicated to that phenomenon, but it in no way aids you of viewing. You will find it on the Mission Beach boardwalk. The piece is made of a solid cast acrylic archway that is supported by two concrete pillars. There is also a bronze plaque describing the green flash phenomenon located on the sculpture and another title plaque. It was made in 2002 and is in fair shape, especially considering its age. Some has put stickers on it and the plaques are show signs of corrosion. It is unique and I actually learned something new in the process. It definitely sticks out. I have come to the terms that I will probably not ever see a green flash. It takes masterful planning, precise timing, and patience. I have 2 of the 3 (you can figure out which one I am missing). Parking here is simple. There is a free parking lot right by it. You can park, get out and talk a closer look. Well, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The beach, a park, and an amusement park are in walking distance if you are looking for ideas.

I walked under this on my way to Mission Beach in San Diego and wondered what it was. It looked…read morelike something out of the 1970s!!! What is the Green Flash?? Well, it happens at sunrise or sunset, right before the sun drops out of view or starts to appear, it is said that a green flash appears for about 2 seconds. So this SoCal local flavor arch is a tribute to those 2 seconds!! Don't blink or you might miss it, literally, lol!!!!!

There is a bench named in honor of a homeless man named Jeff Pastorino. He came to the community of…read morePoint Loma sometime in the 1990's and never left. Most days when he was alive, he merely sat on a bench. Yes-he had mental problems. Many of us do. But he was a gentle soul who managed to touch the hearts and minds of the prosperous people of Point Loma like no other. There has been a book written about him called "The Man on The Bench" by Alton Jones. Here is a brief overview from The Man on The Bench website: "The book chronicles the amazing story of Jeffrey Pastorino, the man we called the "Mayor of Point Loma." "He sat on a bench for nearly twenty years. People thought he was crazy and by many standards, he was. But after discovering his past and the events that brought him to that bench, I began to wonder who was truly crazy. The path of that discovery turned out to be the basis for this amazing story. The life of this unlikely man serves as a beacon for all of mankind when it comes to dealing with our insecurities and shortcomings." In his honor now there is a nice little set-aside area with arbors and flowers at the Honorary Bench area on the corner of Rosecrans and Avenide de Portugal. Many people drive by and don't realize, it was in this very area that Jeff literally lived for so many years. After Jeff's death in 2009, (from heart disease that he refused to get treated) concerned friends of Jeff used detective work to find his family and they contacted them with news of Jeff's passing. This was a blessing in itself since Jeff's family had long since given up hope of ever finding him. His brother flew out to California from Pennsylvania and claimed his brother's ashes and met the people who befriended their brother. Over the years, community people hooked Jeff up with food and drink-(not alcohol) from nearby merchants and offered him clothing and blankets. Not to mention their friendship and yes-respect. Jeff opened the eyes of many a Point Loman. The OB Rag mentioned that rich Point Lomans assuaged their guilt by friending Jeff. The OB Rag stated: "Is this gush of emotion simply material well-off Peninsulans massaging their own guilt about homeless people, and that particular homeless man?" I don't think so. And I think it is so awesome that next to the Memorial Benches to the Peckhams (big time rich!) and other movers-and-shakers on the scene, there is a beautiful bench that honors dearly departed Jeff Pastrorino-"The Mayor of Point Loma." No less a big shot in my book-and I hope not yours either!

Ironic it in dedication to a homeless man, yet they put a bar in the middle to prevent the homeless…read morefrom sleeping on it.