Posts Tagged ‘beaches’


Revelers take booze to the water

Staff 8:42 AM September 6, 2009

Skirting San Diego’s ban on booze at city beaches, people climbed aboard floats and inner tubes Saturday and rafted together just beyond the breakers to declare the tipsy community “Floatopia.”
The ban, which took effect in November, applies only to those on beaches, not on the water. About 2,500 people lolled around in [...]


Beach booze ban leads party to Kate Sessions Park

By Courtney Dwyer 8:38 AM August 11, 2009

At Kate Sessions Park, you can drink from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. But some residents say more people are abusing that privilege.


Quick Escape: Think you know Long Beach? Be prepared for surprises

By Priscilla Lister 5:46 PM August 5, 2009

This once dingy Navy town has evolved into an eclectic urban treat. Locals boast that that ethnic restaurants and shops take visitors ‘around the world in 80 blocks.’


Triple-digit temps send San Diegans to the beach

Staff 8:04 PM July 19, 2009

Sandcastle competitions, Over the Line and city beaches see high traffic as temps soar for the second straight weekend.


Lifeguards promise protection despite cuts

By Alyssa Ramos 2:34 PM July 11, 2009

Budget cuts eliminated three permanent lifeguard positions, and $100,000 toward hours.


Summer heat sends San Diegans to the beach

Staff 4:50 PM June 28, 2009

Borrego Springs hits 113 degrees in short-lived heat spell while beaches see summer traffic.

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