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For those of you traveling with children, this link might be a good one to check out:

San Diego for Families

Cardiff Lodge

American Diabetes Association's San Diego Tour de Cure to begin in Cardiff!

This Saturday, cyclists from all over San Diego county will meet in Cardiff for the American Diabetes Association's San Diego Tour de Cure bike ride and fundraiser.

The ride, held in over 40 states nationwide over the course of the year, is put on every year to raise money for researching a cure for diabetes.

Over 33,000 cyclists will ride between 10 and 100 miles each on one of four courses, and last year over $16 million dollars was raised from these participants.

Read some stories about locals suffering from diabetes who are riding to join the cause:
Their Stories

To see race times and more information on the Cardiff location, go here: Tour de Cure San Diego

For more information on the Tour de Cure, check out their homepage: Tour de Cure

And of course, you can always stay here at the Cardiff Lodge the night before or after if you'd like to come see the action up close and personal!

Encinitas Street Fair 2009

The 26th Annual Encinitas Street Fair is coming soon! On April 25th and 26th, over 450 arts and crafts booths will hit the streets, complemented by four live stages, kids rides, and a Beer Garden hosted by Stone Brewery.
Encinitas Street Fair 2009

Over 100,000 people are expected for this two day event, so make sure to get there early! Hey! You could even go both days and stay Saturday night here: Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge Located a mere two miles from the Fair location, we're the perfect place to unwind after a day of festivities!

Yep, another weather post.

We hope everyone had a really wonderful Easter with all their family and friends! The warm weather is trying to make an appearance, it seems, but these winds aren't having any of it!

At least the crazy weather gives us clouds that look like this:


La Jolla Sunset Timelapse from Alexander Matthews on Vimeo.

Also, for those of you who like sunrises and sunsets, check out this neat website: it gives the time for sunrise and sunset for any day of the year in any place, as well as weather and other random facts. Timeanddate.com

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge

Who doesn't like free??

I like free.

Do you?

25 Fun and Free Things to Do in San Diego.

April Showers bring...more showers!

Last night was the first our the themed April showers...and there are more to come!
Check it out: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/92007?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

This morning I got into work earlier than usual, and wow! was it beautiful. You know that amazing after-the-rain smell? Where everything is fresh and clean and fragrant? Well multiply that times a billion and that's what this morning was like.

Here are some pictures I took around the lodge.

Nickel Creek to Play on Wednesday

So this Wednesday: Hump day, the middle of the week, yuck yuck...not any longer! I propose a fabulous way to get past Wednesday -- a fabulous concert and then a quick drive up the coast to a relaxing stay at the Cardiff Lodge!

Take a look:

San Diego's own Nickel Creek is back...albeit briefly. This Wednesday they'll be playing at UCSD's Rimac Arena.

Not familiar with this insanely talented progressive acoustic angelic mandolin fiddle bluegrass band trio? Check em out:
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/nickel-creek

Wanna hear their music? Here you go:
http://www.rhapsody.com/nickel-creek

And of course, you'll wanna pick out a fabulous room to stay in after the fabulous concert: www.cardifflodge.com

It's inexpensive fun that's not too far from home -- so go on, find a babysitter and have a fabulous Wednesday. See you then!