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Fun Night Stands
Shedding light on what San Diegans do after darkA blues singer, a rhino trainer and a magician walk into a bar. It’s not a joke. It’s a peek into the night-lives of 11 cool San Diegans and their hot evening itineraries.
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The Night Stuff
San Diego's nightlife visionaries reveal their next big thingsOn any given night, tens of thousands of San Diegans flock to the city’s swanky night clubs and restaurants—marveling at light displays, killer DJs, gorgeous go-gos and other flourishes. What club-goers usually don’t see is the extensive planning and foresight that go into designing, building and running a top-tier nightspot.
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Beauty and the Beach
Miss California USA Paints Pacific Beach RedPacificSD cover model and current Miss California USA, Alyssa Campanella, left her crown—and sun block—in L.A. for a day, so her playful side could reign over Pacific Beach.
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Members of the Board
San Diego's surfing elite excel on different wavelengthsThere’s no question—San Diego is a hotbed of professional surfing. Here we go, San Diego, let’s claim ‘em—our hometown’s finest members of the board.
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The Naked Truth
Strong currents and nudist culture converge at scenic La Jolla BeachThough it’s known as a spot where the clothing claustrophobic can shed their inhibitions—and bikini bottoms—Black’s Beach has more to offer than a pound of flesh and moonlight drum circles.
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Wave Goodbye
Local experts reveal the likelihood that a tsunami will strike San DiegoAfter the utter devastation that befell Indonesia, everyone should have known to stay away from the ocean during and after a tsunami, right? Wrong.
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Gross Busters
Local advocacy groups fight to rid beaches of man's dirty debrisAt least twice a month, the San Diego chapters of Coastkeeper and Surfrider Foundation join forces to conduct volunteer-based beach cleanups, from Imperial Beach to Oceanside. It’s a simple contribution that makes a big impact.
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Shore Thing
Alert, able-bodied lifeguards are keeping San Diego's aquatic playgrounds safe“I’ll never forget how she was gasping for air. One of my first weeks on the bay could have been my first drowning.”
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Address to Impress
Life at home—and where the other half livesFrom energy efficiency to earthy color palettes to man caves, it’s hard to say which home trend came first. Was it the
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Star Power
Lean, green residential machine runs on raysPeder Norby is a homeowner with an amazing view—and vision. His 4,600-square-foot, Prairiestyle estate in Carlsbad, which overlooks Agua Hedionda Lagoon, generates enough solar electricity to power his home and a BMW Mini-E electric car.
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Growing Trend
The benefits of organic home gardeningHealth-minded and socially conscious San Diegans are following the lead of First Lady Michelle Obama…
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All Heart
From sex to weddings and break-ups to make-upsLooking to wear your heart on your sleeve in San Diego? You’ve come to the right place. To help answer that age-old question, “Would you be mine?” here’s a local look at sex, dating, love, break-ups, gifts and weddings—in that order.
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Out of the Gates
Life beyond the gridiron, from the mouth of an NFL superstarOn a breezy, early-December afternoon in Poway, the San Diego Chargers’ six-time Pro Bowl tight-end, Antonio Gates, opened his home and his heart to PacificSD.
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Meating Places
Where to connect with the county's hottest burgersWhether it’s a molten slice of cheese, crispy bacon strips or fresh avocado, nearly everything seems right at home atop a glistening patty of ground beef sandwiched between toasted buns.
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New Year’s Eve
What to wear...and whereHoliday wishes granted…checking in for a fabulous night out. Photography by Brevin Blach, brevinblach.com Stylist: Jeanette Marie, jeanette-marie.com
