Located in Mountain Empire, Corte Madera is a moderately strenuous hike. With a length of around 7 miles and an elevation gain of around 1,500 feet, the hike will take most people 2 to 4 …
February 9, 2024
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Corte Madera Mountain
Manitou Incline
Located in Manitou Springs, CO, this trail is a strenuous hike that takes trekkers up more than 2,700 steps. With a length of .8 miles and an elevation gain of just over 2,000 feet, the …
Day Trip to Persian Square in Los Angeles: A Food Haven
Take a day trip to Los Angeles to eat your way through Persian Square. As a Persian-American, I loved walking through Persian Square, also called Little Persia, and having multiple Persian food options in one …
February 26, 2023
Encinitas Equestrian Estate
Raising large animals requires a bit more space than your average suburban tract lot yard can offer. Depending on where you are in the county, you’re going to need at least a half-acre lot, maybe …
February 15, 2023
Among the Saguaros: Scottsdale, Arizona
I recently visited Scottsdale, Arizona, and fell in love with the city’s relaxed vibe and natural connection to the Sonoran Desert. With the variety of things to do, sights to see and places to eat, …
November 13, 2022
Cosimo Sorrentino’s final San Diego beers?
“Austin checked all the boxes for me,” says Cosimo Sorrentino, explaining his impending departure from both Original 40 Brewing Company and his hometown. “A growing city with young residents who have expendable income. The culture …
May 5, 2022
Day Tripping in Avalon, Catalina
Under three hours' travel from San Diego, Catalina Island is truly a world of its own. Avalon, the island’s main (and only incorporated) town, offers equal parts relaxation and adventure. Here’s how to enjoy a …
March 27, 2022
Bonita’s Historic Home of Ulysses S, Grant, Jr.
We’ve certainly spent plenty of time here at Unreal Estate peeking into the abodes of famous and influential folks who at one time or another have called San Diego home. From boxing legend Archie Moore …
March 4, 2022
Texas gets parts of Trump's border wall from San Diego for free
Biden’s free bollards and chains The state of Texas, reportedly gaining population at the expense of California, has received another gift by way of the Golden State: a February 15 Texas Tribune dispatch reports that …
February 23, 2022
San Diego's mistakes covered up by insurance
Arguably, it was incidental that a San Diego courtroom proved to be the venue where federal judicial power asserted that enough was enough in terms of Donald Trump’s child-separation policy — a decision that helped …
February 9, 2022
A poem for February by Joseph O’Brien
After a picture by Jamie Wyeth February—(Februarius (mensis), (month) of purification februa>, expiatory offerings, poss. of Sabine orig.) —The American Heritage College Dictionary I In this trim girth of days came Valentine, A lover of …
Jazz guitarists (hopefully) featured at Athenaeum winter series
Jazz concert impresario Daniel Atkinson has experimented with all types of presentation ideas in the 32 years he’s been bringing music to San Diego. It’s been a while, however, since he focused a show on …
February 3, 2022
Three from this year’s Jewish film festival
Of special note from this year’s Jewish film festival: a trio of uniquely personal biodocs. The festival runs February 9-20. Visit the SDJFF website for more information. Eddy’s World (2020) What a joy! We open …
February 3, 2022
Space, privacy, and famous neighbors in Rancho Santa Fe
San Diego certainly boasts more than its fair share of wealthy enclaves. Horseplayers assemble every summer where the turf meets the surf in Olde Del Mar, the city’s old money power brokers cut deals in …
Lights, camera, action: L.A.'s Academy Museum
Like Gloria Swanson at the end of 1950’s Sunset Blvd., L.A.’s newest visitor attraction, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, is finally ready for its close-up. Years in the making, the Academy Museum premiered on …
January 30, 2022