Ring in 2013 at one of Southern California’s hottest New Years Eve parties when you visit San Diego this year! Hosted at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the “Big Night San Diego New Years Eve Gala” is an all-inclusive event guaranteed to give a proper farewell to 2012.

Guests will have the option to choose from twelve different themed party areas, six dance floors, 10 bands/DJ’s, and a plethora of first class cuisine served by a world-renowned Hilton Catering Division, boasts the event’s website at http://www.bignightsandiego.com.

Party areas include a Retro Ballroom (best of 70’s 80’s and 90’s tunes), Electronic Ballroom (House music), a 93.3 Club Ballroom (Today’s hits), and more! (http://www.bignightsandiego.com/Tickets.aspx)

Food selections for the main event include spring rolls, marinated chicken, calzones, and assorted mini pizzas. Guests who purchase VIP tickets will be upgraded with an artisan cheese display, California crudités, Spike Baron of beef and Virginia ham carving stations and dessert with the chef’s selection of Petit Fours (http://www.bignightsandiego.com/EventInfo/Menu.aspx).

Ranging from $109.99 to $219.99, tickets include unlimited food and drink throughout the entire event. The event will start at 9pm and will continue into the New Year until 3am.

Just a 10 min taxi ride from the Hilton Bayfront, Ocean Park Inn will serve as your the perfect place to rest after a long night of celebration. Book your stay with us here http://bit.ly/QGTAEK

To purchase tickets for the event, please visit http://www.bignightsandiego.com/Tickets.aspx

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This holiday season get in touch with your wild side at the San Diego Zoo’s Jungle Bells celebration! From Dec. 15 to Jan. 6, the San Diego Zoo will transform into the North Pole as guests come to celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Bring the entire family to enjoy the nightly tree-lighting ceremony, Reindeer Express Bus Ride, the Jungle Bell Jump, Chocolate Town, Tinseltown Trolley Light Tour and more! Kids will have the chance to meet Santa himself at Santa’s Workshop, or watch Dr. Zoolittle’s interactive ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem with a “zoo twist” at the Clarke Theatre, the zoo’s website states. (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/junglebells/activities.html).

Just because you’re in sunny San Diego doesn’t mean you can’t have a white Christmas either! Every evening, a “Snow Alert” will take place, turning the entire entrance of the Zoo into a winter wonderland!

Most importantly, guests will have the opportunity to adopt an animal for the holidays at the Adopt-A-Booth and make a tax deductible donation to support the zoo’s conservation efforts (https://secure3.convio.net/sdzoo/site/Ecommerce?store_id=3081).

Ocean Park Inn is the perfect place to stay after enjoying the Jungle Bells celebration. Conveniently located just 10 minutes away, Ocean Park Inn gives you and your family the chance to stay in the heart of Pacific Beach while experiencing this magical holiday extravaganza. Visit  http://bit.ly/QGTAEK to book your stay with us now!

For a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.sandiegozoo.org/junglebells/activities.html

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As the weather cools down in San Diego, the fun heats up at Balboa Park with the 35^th annual December Nights celebration!

Starting Dec. 7, Balboa Park will transform into a winter wonderland as the streets fill up with one-of-a-kind vendors, entertainment and over 30,000 guests throughout the two-night festival. Activities include live entertainment from the San Diego Junior Theatre and San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, international eats from the House of Pacific Relations Cottages, a variety of vendors for gift shopping, carousel rides, an original puppet theater adaptation of Charles Dickins’ A Christmas Carol, a children’s holiday movie theatre, and more!

In addition, participating Balboa Park museums will open their doors, free of charge, each night from 5-9pm. Museums include the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Museum of Man, Model Railroad Museum, Hall of Champions Sports Museum, and Automotive Museum.

Just a short drive from Balboa Park sits Ocean Park Inn, your perfect beach getaway for this Christmas season. Take a break from your hectic holiday schedule and relax to the soothing sounds of the ocean from your room. Whether you’re visiting with your hubby, or the entire family, let Ocean Park Inn accommodate you this holiday season.

The festivities will commence Friday, Dec. 7, 5-10pm, and Saturday, Dec. 8, 12-10pm.

For a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.balboapark.org/decembernights/museums

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Just imagine – you are taking a long walk on Pacific Beach, enjoying the sea air and the amazing San Diego scenery without a care in the world, when suddenly you step on something. It feels like some sort of mushy gel, but when you look down you find that it’s actually a jellyfish. A burning, itching, stinging sensation is slowly but steadily starting to spread up your leg, and you are now in a panic. What is the best action to take?

We have all heard the most common myth about curing a jellyfish sting, which is to have someone pee on it. (Yes, you heard me correctly). However, as appealing as that sounds (yuck!), there are actual cures that will calm the burning and ensure no other severe symptoms (nausea, vomiting, swelling, muscle spasms, or even, in extreme cases, coma) will occur.

The most helpful immediate treatment is to soak the sting in vinegar, isopropyl alcohol or use a jellyfish sting treatment cream for 15 – 30 minutes. If these are unavailable, salt water will do. You will have to remove the tentacles with tweezers, as using your hands could result in the release of more toxins–ouch! It is then advised to rinse with the solution again.

While jellyfish aren’t all that common in San Diego this time of year, stingrays do find shelter in our warm summer waters. When entering the ocean, be sure to shuffle your feet rather than step directly onto the ocean floor. Shuffling your feet causes the “rays” to flee from their hiding spot under the sand. If you do happen to step on a ray and are stung, it is important to remove the barb immediately, as well as any clothing near the infected area. Soak the injured area in the hottest water possible for an hour, wrap it in a bandage, and use a topical treatment to stop any swelling.

Although in both cases these relatively simple cures usually do the trick, it is sometimes necessary to seek medical treatment. If the injured person shows signs of difficulty of breathing, has been stung in the mouth, or is a young child or elderly, it is important to get medical attention immediately. Antibiotics and more serious treatments may be advised.

The best way to avoid these fun cures? Pay close attention to where you are walking and swimming on those wonderful and beautiful San Diego beach trips!

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The Crossroads of the West Gun Show is the # 1 gun show in America! Attracting over 407,000 attendees in 2010 alone, Crossroads of the West is the largest gun show in the United States! This year the show hits San Diego, CA on July 16th, and 17th for a full two-day event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

This travelling show offers hundreds of displays featuring everything from handguns and rifles, to military and antique weaponry, and even the largest ammo wholesale dealer on the market. While it may be easy to get caught up in the selling, trading and appraising of guns, Crossroads offers more than just firearms. You will also find beautiful handcrafted knives, clothing and even jewelry at the show.

Whether you’re a hunter, an avid collector, or just an enthusiast, this show is sure to entertain and draw an exciting crowd! Public guests are encouraged to bring their guns to the show for sale or trade, but it must be unloaded prior to entering the building and cleared by security. This is a perfect opportunity to show off your favorite possessions, and meet others who share your interest and enthusiasm for new and antique weaponry.

If you’re interested in have a display at the show you can go to the Exhibitor Order Form and apply. Keep in mind that all gun show transactions must be in accord with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Firearms are not to be loaded at any time.

Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance to the show, or you can purchase them in advance at ezticketlive.com.

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