Abby Hamblin

Editor at Pacific San Diego

Editor at The San Diego Union-Tribune

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An’s Dry Cleaning named the No. 1 ice cream shop in America for the second year in a row

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

For the second year in a row, local gelato chain An’s Dry Cleaning is the No. 1 ice cream shop in the country, based on an annual USA Today ranking. “We’re incredibly grateful to once again be recognized as America’s Best Ice Cream Shop by USA Today’s readers,” said Travis Bailey, co-founder of An’s Gelato. “We literally could not win this award without all the support of our customers who cast all the votes.
El restaurante Fish House Vera Cruz anuncia su cierre tras más de 4 décadas de servicio

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

Fish House Vera Cruz, un clásico de la zona de restaurantes de San Marcos durante décadas, ha cerrado definitivamente. “Hicimos todo lo posible para permanecer abiertos para nuestros empleados y la comunidad, pero lamentablemente ha llegado el momento de cerrar”, decía una nota firmada por la familia Butler, publicada en redes sociales y en el sitio web del restaurante.
Fish House Vera Cruz announces closure after more than 4 decades in business

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

Fish House Vera Cruz, a staple in San Marcos’ Restaurant Row for decades, is closed for good. “We did all that we could to remain open for our employees and community, but unfortunately the time has come to close our doors,” said a note signed by The Butler Family that was posted on social media and the restaurant’s website. The restaurant, which operated at 360 Via Vera Cruz, first opened in December 1979, according to company history.
Cuatro ofertas y consejos para ahorrar dinero para la Feria del Condado de San Diego de 2025

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin |Pamela Kragen

Quienes visitan la Feria del Condado de San Diego cada año saben que es fácil gastar de más. Este año, los posibles gastos incluyen entradas para conciertos, juegos mecánicos y limonada de pepinillos. Los asistentes a la feria pueden encontrar buenas ofertas o ahorrar dinero si visitan el recinto ferial con algunos consejos y trucos. Esta guía ofrece algunas ideas que podrían ayudar a los residentes a ajustarse a un presupuesto en la feria de este año.
4 deals and money saving tips for the 2025 San Diego County Fair

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin |Pamela Kragen

Annual visitors to the San Diego County Fair know it’s easy to go on a spending spree there. Possible expenditures this year include concert tickets, carnival rides and pickle lemonade. Fairgoers can find a good deal or save money if they visit the fairgrounds armed with a few tips and tricks. This guide offers some ideas that might help locals keep to a budget at this year’s fair.
Legoland Hotel’s Skyline Lounge makes list of ‘best bars in America’

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

Esquire’s annual list of the best bars in America is once again featuring a San Diego County establishment with the naming of Legoland Hotel’s Skyline Lounge among its selections for 2025. The lounge, which is open to guests whether they’re visiting the theme park or not, features a full bar and a kids play area and is open every day of the week. It can be found inside the Legoland Hotel, which opened in 2013 on the south side of Legoland in Carlsbad.
8 ways to celebrate Pride Month in San Diego County this year

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

It’s Pride Month across the U.S., and even though San Diego celebrates the occasion with its largest events in July, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Pride sooner. Some of the festivities in June include drag and comedy shows, fundraisers, musical performances and film screenings. Here are just a few of this year’s events, listed in order of when they’re taking place. Pride at the Beach: Find a main stage with entertainment, local and traveling vendors and other activities at this annual event.
The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: June 6-8

3 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. Friday‘Unnecessary Farce’ in Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Theatre presents Paul Slade Smith’s fast-paced comedy features two cops, three crooks and eight doors at a cheap motel. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 15. Legler Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 10755 Scripps Poway Parkway, San Diego. $29-$49.
‘Love Island USA’ casting event coming to San Diego to find next islander

4 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

Could one of the next islanders on the hit Peacock series “Love Island USA” be from San Diego? The popular franchise is bringing a casting call event to San Diego this summer. Fans can experience the colorful look and feel of the show at “Love Island USA Pop-Up Villa: Casting Tour” on June 28. The event will arrive on the heels of the debut of the show’s seventh season, which just announced its cast. Here’s what else to know about the series and the event.
Find free outdoor summer concerts at lakes, beaches and parks in San Diego

1 month ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Abby Hamblin

What’s better than hanging out in a lawn chair or on a blanket in a park in San Diego County during the summer? Doing that same exact thing, but there’s a free concert to enjoy. From Escondido to Coronado and many places in between, locals can take along snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks to listen to live music at lakes, beaches and parks from June into the early fall months.