Posts by Nancy Ulrich

Discover the top kid-friendly hotels near the San Diego Zoo that are affordable too. My chart compares cost, distance, and number of family amenities. Reviews with room tips help you choose the best...

Enjoy San Diego kids zoo Wildlife Explorers Basecamp as much as your kids do.  Discover discount tickets, what to bring, how long it takes, the best exhibits, and other tips to make your trip to...

… plus 2 Free Ways to Enter This Kids Amusement Park Find Sesame Place San Diego water park discounts for everyone! Are there cheap or free kids tickets? Which annual passes are best, Silver,...

Find your best Balboa Park San Diego restaurants fast. Includes a chart with prices, hours, cuisines, popular dishes, plus menu links, dining tips, and my reviews for each.  There are 14...

How do you choose the best of 65 miles of Balboa Park trails? Here are your top choices if you’re with family, dogs, running, or for your first visit. I did hours of research for a recent family...

What are Balboa Park’s best gardens? It’s an important question unless you have three days to see all 19 of them. Discover where to take great photos of the most iconic, beautiful plantings and...