This time of year, you can mix up the fine dining, theater- and concert- and museum-going, craft-beer tasting, historical sightseeing, and all the other cosmopolitan pleasures of San

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I [...]

The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2010 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade.

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. 12/23/10 The San Diego State Aztecs will battle Navy on Thursday, December 23rd at Qualcomm Stadium. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. The game will also be televised nationally on ESPN. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego is the bowl’s beneficiary.

Get your stockings hung by the chimney with care, then come into Currant for our Christmas Eve fare! A three course prix fixe fit for Santa himself, will leave you in the spirit like that jolly old elf. Arugula salad, pepper steak, creme brulee! Reservations fill up quick so please don’t dealy.

And don’t forget New Year’s Eve, it’s coming up fast! Reserve your spot now and start 2011 with a blast!

Tucked in San Diego’s downtown East Village neighborhood next to Petco Park, TOAST has been thoughtfully crafted to recreate a true Italian wine tasting experience with the perfect atmosphere. Featuring a delicious full authentic Italian menu – it is unlike anything else in town.