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San Diego’s Mysterious Mushroom House
The Strange Story Hiding Below the Cliffs of La Jolla
By Greg Ross
The First Modern Triathlon Happened at Mission Bay |
In September 1974, 46 athletes gathered at Mission Bay for an experimental run-bike-swim race that became a foundational event in modern triathlon history.
By Greg Ross
The Secret History Beneath Old Town San Diego
Graves, Lost Buildings and the City Under Your Feet
By Greg Ross
The Complete Guide to San Diego Short-Term Rental Regulations in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to San Diego short-term rental regulations, including STRO license tiers, Mission Beach rules, TOT, local contacts, operating requirements, renewals and HOA restrictions.
By Greg Ross
Some Like It Hot: When Hotel del Coronado Became Florida
Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot turned Hotel del Coronado into a 1929 Florida resort. Discover what was really filmed in Coronado, what was built on a soundstage, and why The Del was perfect for Marilyn Monroe's classic comedy.
By Greg Ross
Inspiration Point
The Quiet Side of Balboa Park Most Visitors Never Explore
By Greg Ross
How to Change Vacation Rental Managers Without Losing Bookings
Changing vacation rental managers? Learn how to protect existing bookings, listings, reviews, guest communication, pricing, cleaning and revenue during a smooth San Diego management transition
By Greg Ross
San Diego Was Hollywood's Military Backlot Long Before Top Gun
Decades before Top Gun, Hollywood used San Diego's Navy bases, Marines, aircraft, ships and beaches to create America's military movies. Discover the century-old partnership behind the screen.
By Greg Ross
Mt. Soledad at Night
The San Diego View Most Visitors Only See by Day
By Greg Ross
Why Vacation Rental Owners Change Property Managers
Learn the most common reasons vacation rental owners change property managers, from weak revenue and poor communication to maintenance, accounting, transparency and owner workload.
By Greg Ross
Top Gun's San Diego: The Real Locations Behind the Movie
From Miramar and Point Loma to a downtown barbecue joint and an Oceanside cottage, explore the real San Diego locations behind 1986's Top Gun.
By Greg Ross
What Should a Good Vacation Rental Owner Statement Look Like?
Learn what a clear vacation rental owner statement should include, from reservation revenue and management fees to cleaning, maintenance, refunds and owner payouts.
By Greg Ross
Alchemy
The Tiny Restaurant Hiding Beneath the Coronado Bridge
By Greg Ross
The San Diego Missile That Helped Launch Americans Into Space
Before Atlas carried John Glenn into orbit, it was a Cold War missile developed by Convair in San Diego. Discover how a weapon became one of America's most important space launch vehicles."
By Greg Ross
San Diego's Under-the-Radar Taco Shops
A Neighborhood Taco Crawl Beyond the Tourist Spots
By Greg Ross
How Transparent Should Your Vacation Rental Manager Be?
Learn what transparency should look like from a vacation rental manager, including pricing, fees, maintenance, accounting, guest reviews, contracts and performance reporting for San Diego owners.
By Greg Ross
What’s Happening in San Diego This Weekend: October 2–4, 2026
If you're spending the first weekend of October in San Diego, you picked a good one.
By Greg Ross