Night Light
Want to see a shooting star this summer? Thanks to the low humidity of northeastern San Diego County, and with the Perseids meteor showers coming in August, you're in for a spectacular light show at any of these three stargazing destinations. Plan for an out of this world adventure!
Julian's Star Treatment
Stay and Stargaze at the Observers Inn
Want the full celestial experience where you can spend the night or just drop in for an experience that'll have you all starry-eyed? There's a cozy B&B for that. Nestled under the straggly pines and scrubby oaks of Julian, the 4.5-acre Observer’s Inn is a bed-and-breakfast cateri
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Fly Alaska Airlines from LAX to Affordable Adventures
What do you think of a quick trip to Mexico for a new adventure? From LAX, Alaska Airlines flies to almost every place in Mexico and is known for low fares. Cabo San Lucas is calling! Alaska's got low airfares from LAX, including non-stop, so we can get to our cocktail-in-a-cocon
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Camp at Observatory Campground on Palomar Mountain
Palomar Mountain State Park in northern San Diego is like having a friend in a high place. There are perks to be had! The 6,138-foot namesake mountain offers cooler climates during the hot summer, and a way-up-there campground brings you even closer to the stars—and closer to one of the most famous observatories in the world!
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Sycamore Canyon Sunset Hike and Stargazing
Sunset hikes are beautiful, but they shine naturally brighter when paired with stargazing afterwards. Make it happen in Sycamore Canyon, which hosts a Star Party every other month on the third Friday. The next one is August 21. Nestled between the rush of San Diego's Interstate 1
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