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1 week ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Michael Beausoleil |Monica Garske

Did you know San Diego is located next to the Pacific Ocean? Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there are plenty of interesting factoids to go around. As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of San Diego’s history, oddest characteristics, and more. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, test your local knowledge with these 15 interesting facts. 1.

2 weeks ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske

The renovated spaces debut on the museum’s third level on Saturday, April 12. The new “Artopia” studio space will be able to hold ~200 guests at a time. Ah, they grow up so fast. The New Children’s Museum (NCM) in downtown San Diego is about to unveil a major expansion: an additional 8,600 sqft of gallery, classroom, and studio space to “think, play, and create.” Let’s take a quick tour, shall we?

3 weeks ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske |Michael Beausoleil

The hotel tower will feature an 11,000-sqft rooftop pool deck. Rendering via JCJ Architecture Jamul Casino, now known as Jamul Casino Resort, will open its 16-story hotel tower equipped with “world-class technology” in May 2025. No need to ask Alexa — today, we’ll break down the new East County hotel’s bells and whistles for you.

1 month ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske |Michael Beausoleil

Lace up your hiking boots. We’ve compiled a curated hiking guide for the San Diego County areawith 29 trails and routes to help you plan your next adventure. Note: Before heading out, we recommend checking park websites for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area. Key: Easy = 🥾| Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾 The Guy Fleming Trail rewards hikers with sweeping views of Torrey Pines State Beach.

1 month ago | sdtoday.6amcity.com | Monica Garske |Michael Beausoleil

The San Diego Natural History Museum — aka The Nat — celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024 with special events and new additions. As a longtime rock for the research and understanding of our region’s one-of-a-kind biodiversity, the museum’s roots are deeply intertwined with the curious scientists and naturalists who helped shape its history. Our friends at the museum invited us into their library archives to unearth the stories of six incredible local women who helped shape The Nat.