{"id":236114,"date":"2013-04-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/its-all-happening-april\/"},"modified":"2013-04-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-04-05T07:00:00","slug":"its-all-happening-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/its-all-happening-april\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s All Happening April"},"content":{"rendered":"

The magic of a cool looking bridge!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Darlynne and Marc Menkin | Downtown News<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we first moved to San Diego 23 years ago, Route 163<\/strong> quickly became our favorite way to get Downtown. We\u2019re from the East Coast and had never seen a highway quite like 163. Traveling on this historic parkway, drivers can see two bridges, rows of beautiful swaying palm trees and parque balboa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Darlynne y Marc Menkin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our tour company started 10 years ago when we were inspired by four scenic bridges\u00a0in the neighborhoods of\u00a0Balboa Park. It occurred to us recently that\u00a0some of the most interesting bridges in San Diego are in close perimeter of Downtown.<\/p>\n

Here are the ones near the 92101 zip code and the hidden gems that surround each one.<\/p>\n

The scenic blue bridge known as the Coronado Bridge<\/strong> has become a well known landmark around the world. We especially enjoy riding over the bridge in our tour bus because the views are always better than driving in a car.<\/p>\n

The warmer, spring-like weather is a great time to ride on the bridge. When you do cross over to Coronado, make sure you stop in at the Village Theatre<\/strong>. This is a true Coronado treasure with its stunning wall murals and beautiful craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

If you go now, you\u2019ll be able to see the hit movie \u201cOz, the Great and Powerful\u201d which couldn\u2019t be more appropriate since L. Frank Baum who wrote the “Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” lived in Coronado and got his inspiration from the Hotel del Coronado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our tip \u2013 be sure to peek into all three theaters to check out the detailed artwork.<\/p>\n

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The historic Quince Street Bridge in Bankers Hill, viewed from a nearby resident’s front porch, spans the lush Maple Canyon. (Courtesy HillQuest.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

En Colina de los banqueros<\/strong>, there are two footbridges that overlook beautiful canyons.\u00a0Our favorite one is a suspension bridge that goes 377 feet from one side of Spruce Canyon<\/strong> to the other.<\/p>\n

We were recently in this neighborhood and noticed the canyons were very green and colorful with its exploding wildflowers and cactus plants.<\/p>\n

If you have a sweet tooth, Extraordinary Desserts<\/strong> on Fifth Avenue is within walking distance and you can easily get there by walking over the Quince Street Bridge<\/strong> \u2013 another footbridge that overlooks Maple Canyon<\/strong> and has an awesome view of the Bay in the distance.<\/p>\n

Now that it\u2019s spring, we\u2019ll be offering our \u201cNeighborhoods of Balboa Park Walking Tour\u201d on select Monday afternoons so if you want to learn more about this area, give us a call.<\/p>\n

El Cabrillo Bridge<\/strong>, which leads into Balboa Park and also spans the 163, is another favorite. Try parking around Sixth Avenue near Laurel Street to get to this bridge. Nearby is another small bridge, this one hidden. It is located off of Upas Street near Sixth Avenue and just beyond the Marston House<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you follow the cement trail down the hill toward the freeway, you\u2019ll find a unique looking footbridge that goes over 163. We think this would be a cool spot to hang out during the Rock \u2018n Roll Marathon<\/strong> on June 2, when they include this scenic stretch of the 163.<\/p>\n

The next time you\u2019re near the Centro de Ciencias Reuben H. Fleet<\/strong>, walk over the nearby footbridge that crosses over Park Boulevard and into the Desert and Rose Gardens<\/strong>. The gardens are lovely and rarely crowded, even on a busy weekend.<\/p>\n

Finally, driving along Harbor Drive near the Hilton Bayfront<\/strong> is another footbridge that looks a lot like a tall ship. Pedestrians love it because it allows direct access from the hotel and the Embarcadero area to Petco Park and Downtown. When you\u2019re half way across, take a photo with Petco Park in the background.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Queremos escuchar de ti!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go to the Village Theater<\/strong> on Eighth and Orange avenues in Coronado. Check out all three theaters inside, which feature beautiful San Diego wall murals. Select one of the murals and take a photo of you and a friend in a creative dance pose, in front of the mural. Email this photo to tours@wheretours.com<\/a> The most creative picture will win four tickets to our Neighborhoods of Balboa Park Walking Tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Marc y Darlynne Menkin son los copropietarios de "Where You Want To Be Tours". Muchos de sus recorridos y b\u00fasquedas del tesoro para formar equipos presentan \u00e1reas secretas del centro. Se les puede contactar en menkin@wheretours.com. Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre sus recorridos a pie, en bicicleta y en autob\u00fas por San Diego, visite <\/em>dondetours.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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