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2010 Floatopia Party in Pacific Beach
Avoids No Drinking on Beach Ban

2010 Flotilla Party Mission Bay

Thousands of Spring Break visitors and local San Diego locals
took part in a now annual event called “Floatopia on the Bay”

The Floatopia event is held on Mission Bay behind Pacific Beach Drive
and Riviera Street in Pacific Beach and it is an event which
skirts the booze ban on San Diego beaches.

Flotilla spring break party mission bay

According to the current no alchohol on the beach laws
alchohol is not allowed on the beach but once someone
is “floating” on the water drinking is legal.

This event drew out an estimated 4,500 to 5,000+ participants
who went out in inner tubes, custom floatation devices,
surfboards, kayaks, rafts and paddle boats.

2010 Flotilla Party on Mission Bay

San Diego is known as a popular location for Spring Break
and the event drew a huge crowd from students visiting from
all over the country including Oregon State and Arizona State
University.

Check out some of the photos and video from the event at
the SoCal Beaches Magazine website and YouTube.com
pages at:

http://www.socalbeachmag.net/2010beacheventphotos/2010floatillaparty.html

www.youtube.com/socalbeachesmagazine

A water raft from the flotilla party

VIDEOS of 2010 Floatopia Party Mission Bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHbr88CAP9A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Q8GYE0AZk

Lifeguards keep an eye on party goers

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2010 Floatopia Party in Pacific Beach
Avoids No Drinking on Beach Ban 

2010 Flotilla Party Mission Bay

Thousands of Spring Break visitors and local San Diego locals
took part in a now annual event called “Floatopia on the Bay”

The Floatopia event is held on Mission Bay behind Pacific Beach Drive
and Riviera Street in Pacific Beach and it is an event which
skirts the booze ban on San Diego beaches.

Flotilla spring break party mission bay

According to the current no alchohol on the beach laws
alchohol is not allowed on the beach but once someone
is “floating” on the water drinking is legal.

This event drew out an estimated 4,500 to 5,000+ participants
who went out in inner tubes, custom floatation devices,
surfboards, kayaks, rafts and paddle boats.

2010 Flotilla Party on Mission Bay

San Diego is known as a popular location for Spring Break
and the event drew a huge crowd from students visiting from
all over the country including Oregon State and Arizona State
University.

Check out some of the photos and video from the event at
the SoCal Beaches Magazine website and YouTube.com
pages at:

http://www.socalbeachmag.net/2010beacheventphotos/2010floatillaparty.html

www.youtube.com/socalbeachesmagazine

A water raft from the flotilla party

 VIDEOS of 2010 Floatopia Party Mission Bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHbr88CAP9A 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Q8GYE0AZk

Lifeguards keep an eye on party goers

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A new reality tv show called “PB Reality” is showcasing
the lifestyle of San Diego millionaire Jim Lawlor and
group of “Angels” as they throw some extravagent
parties. The show is starting to run “behind the scenes”
videos on their website

Reality TV series have showcased a lot of real life scenarios
featuring a wide range of situations and peeple but very few
if any can compare to the wild and luxurious lifestyle of San Diego
millionaire Jim Lawlor and hos group of “PB Angels” as they plan
out some extravagent parties and social events from his Pacific
Beach castle of a home and also in some of the most popular
nightclubs in the area.

The “PB Reality” TV show has begun to run “behind the scenes”
clips as Lawlor and his angels prepare to hit the airwaves in late
summer or fall. The reality show features Lawlor’s lifestyle as a
successful business person and bachelor and his relationship
with four inspired young women who work  with him while
pursuing their dreams of becoming a singer, actress, model and
successful student at San Diego State University. Along the way
there are some funny and sometimes wacky scenes as the angels
cast sexy models for parties and events, along with the events
themselves.

Nothing is spared when it comes to putting on an event and
that includes hiring limo buses, bartenders, film crews,
photographers, cooks, valet parking, live DJ music and
modeling talent along with great food, drinks and party decorations.

The PB Castle

All of this takes place in what is referred to as “The PB Castle”,
a home that Lawlor converted into a castle styled them.
The “Castle” is decorated for events including New Years,
The Super Bowl, Valentines Day, St. Patricks Day and other
holidays and the Angels do their best to stock the party
with some of the sexiest swimsuit models to keep the party
rocking. All of this makes for some great drama and action
as the angels interview and review the models and talent for
the party all while trying to keep their coveted jobs from being
swept up by envious girls who want to live the “millionaire lifestlye”.

Along the way “Millionaire Jim” and the angels go out and do
charity work in the community by helping the poor and homeless
in San Diego while planning on their next big promotional event.

Upcoming behind the scenes clips include the angels passing
out gift baskets to homless people in San Diego and also casting
swimsuit models for the upcoming 2011 PB Reality swimsuit
modeling calendar.

Jim Lawlor is living the “San Diego dream life”, and the PB Reality
tv show does it’s best to showcase a lifestyle that many would
want to live, even if it does have its share of drama.

Stay tuned for PB Reality on a network in fall of 2010 and in
the meantime watch some of the behind the scene clips on
the reality tv show on the following links:
http://www.pbreality.com
http://www.livestream.com/pacificbeachrealitytv

Visit the PB Reality YouTube.com page at”
www.youtube.com/pacificbeachrealityt

SoCal Beaches Magazine and TV showcases the best of San Diego and Southern California beaches including where to go, what to do, beach events, hotels, sexy swimsuit models, bikini models, swimsuit modeling videos, classic cars, hot rods and pin up models. Check out more local beach news and videos on the SoCal Beaches Magazine website at http://www.socalbeachmag.net

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Pacific Beach Hotels, Motels and Resorts Offer Special Deals on Room Rates

A group of Pacific Beach hotels and resorts are offering some
very special deals on hotel room rates in order to lure travelers to
San Diego beaches.

A couple local “PB” area websites are showcasing the special rates
and hotel deals for visitors and even locals to take advantage of
the guaranteed low rates.

Some of the beach area hotels include:
Surfer Beach Hotel, The Best Western Blue Sea Lodge, Tower 23 Hotel,
Pacific Terrace Hotel, Pacific Shores Inn, Holiday Inn Mission Bay,
The Hyatt Islandia Mission Bay, The Catamaran Resort and Spa,
The Paradise Point Resort Hotel and many more.

Click the links below to view Pacific Beach area hotels with
special rates and pricing or call               1-800-679-7707         1-800-679-7707
and speak with a local San Diego reservation expert.

Pacific Beach hotels on SoCal Beaches Magazine and Travel website

Pacific Beach hotels on Pacific Beach websites master list   

Pacific Beach hotels / Mission Beach hotels list

Mission Beach, Mission Bay Hotels and Resorts
with discount hotel room rates

Mission Beach, Mission Bay hotels, motels
and resorts link #2 

The beach websites with hotels and local Pacific Beach
resources include:

www.pacificbeachhotels.org

www.pacificbeachonline.com

www.missionbeachonline.com

www.missionbeachconcierge.com

and the SoCal Beaches Magazine website
at http://www.socalbeachmag.net

California Beach Hotels Master List

Find over 400 beach hotels in San Diego,
Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Clemente, Laguna Beach,
Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Hermosa Beach,
Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica and Malibu
with disocunt rates and online reservations click here

Pacific Beach hotels offering cheap discount rates on
beach hotels, motels and resorts

PACIFIC BEACH - San Diego’s Best Beach Community

Pacific Beach vacation rentals, photos and links

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Massive Flooding in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach
2010 Photos and Videos

Water comes in the front doors of Skechers Shoes in PB

Flooding in front of Roberto

Flooding in South Mission Beach went up to the doors of The Beachcomber Bar

Flooding in South Mission Beach

Massive Flooding Hits San Diego Beach Communities

A large series of storms hitting the San Diego coastline created some big headaches for beach commuters as they tried to drive down flooded roads and alleys in Mission Beach and Pacific Beach.

Check out some of the videos below

Check out some of these flooding photos from Mission Beach and Pacific Beach as one week rainfall totals hit record levels not seen in San Diego since 1995!

See more on Mission Beach and Pacific Beach on the links below
www.missionbeachonline.com
www.pacificbeachonline.com
www.missionbeachconcierge.com
www.pacificbeachhotels.org

Hare Krishna Temple in Pacific Beach Showcases India Culture and Spirituality

A look at the Hare Krishna Temple at 1020 Grand Ave. in Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach San Diego has a host of great things to do on the beach and by the beach. There is a host of beach activities and places to visit including the Hare Krishna Temple, which is located at 1020 Grand Avenue just a few blocks from the beach.

The Hare Krishna Temple provides a real insight into Indian society and culture and the temple area includes a weekly vegetarian ”love feast” in addition to weekly Yoga programs at the Krishna Lounge.

The Sri Jaganatha, Sri Subadra Devi and Sri Balaram Dieties

According the the Krishna Lounge website the Krishna Lounge is
“ a place where we can relax and take a break from the material stresses of life. After a long week of work or school, it is most divine to have a comfortable lounge to unwind and enjoy engaging but relaxing experience.

Despite the Krishna Lounge being completely transcendental, it is physically located in San Diego, Pacific Beach.

The Krishna Lounge has a gathering every Thursday night. Doors open by 7pm. We sing KIRTAN (Yoga Mantras), a form of mantra meditation, eat a lovely vegetarian meal, and take part in spiritually elevating conversations.”

The Lord Caitanya and Sri Nitunanda Dieties at the Krishna Temple

The Hare Krishna Temple itself is open to the public with daily Yoga classes at 7:15AM and an India boutique and gift shop which is open at 5PM to 8PM 7 days a week. The gift shop includes all types of incence, books on spirituality, jewelry and clothing items.

The main temple area features Dieties and daily spiritual programs including a morning Kirtan and Yoga class. “It is as close to get experiencing India culture without having to fly there”, said Brian Harman a weekly Yoga class and Sunday love feast attendee”.

A portion of the boutique and gift shop featuring clothing, incense, jewelry and books

The Sunday love feast program has been going on at the San Diego temple since the 1970’s and features a short Yoga lecture, singing and dancing and also an amazing 5 course vegetarian dinner.

The cost of the dinner is only $5.00 and anyone who volunteers to serve out and help clean up can eat for free.

For more information on the Pacific Beach Hare Krishna temple and the Krishna Lounge visit:

The Hare Krishna Temple
1020 Grand Avenue
Pacific Beach San Diego, Ca., 92109

www.KrishnaLounge.com

Map and Driving Directions click here

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhativedanta Swmi Prabhupada the founder of the Hare Krishna spiritual center

Albert the Sandman Brings Smiles and Creative Designs
to San Diego Boardwalks and Beaches

Albert the Mission Beach Sandman posed for a photo in Pacific Beach

When it comes to unique characters at San Diego beaches there are not too many that will catch your attention. Places like Venice Beach in Los Angeles have dozens of locals that mix well with the public and do something unique to get the publics attention, but San Diego beaches are much more quiet. That is why people like Albert the “Sandman” are such rare treasures and so much fun to hang out with on weekends when he is out creating cartoons and designs along San Diego boardwalks and parking lots.

I first met Albert 5 years ago and did a story on him….in fact he was in our second edition of SoCal Beaches Magazine, back in the day when we had a printed version of the magazine and I knew that he was the kind of guy that needed some positive promotion for his work.

Alberts creation of a teddy bear along Pacific Beach Drive

Albert loves talking to the public and taking pictures with his sand creations as much as he loves creating them. Wheile I sat and hung out with him in Pacific Beach he got asked at least 5 times for photos with both tourists and locals alike.

Albert is sort of a celebrity along the Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and also know Coronado boardwalks and beaches.

He goes out and creates sand based murals that normally last most of the day and create so much interest that photographers and visitors gather in the spots where creates his designs and publicize his work.

Albert has a direct connection with an Angel and the Angel guides him as to what to draw and how to draw the murals. Not something you run into that often on a trip down the boardwalk.

Albert may now be the

It has always been like that with Albert since the first time I met him and one reason I did the story on him was that many people were not sure what his “trip” was.

When they found out he was a kind soul who just loved creating sand designs and that he spent all of his spare time picking up trash and cigarette butts he became one of the kost popular people in Mission Beach.

Albert now hangs out mainly in Coronado and he is just as happy there creating his sand designs as he was during his days in Mission Beach.

He still gets down to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach once in a while so if you get a chance to say hello, thank him for all the work he has done making people smile, taking photos with kids and families and also cleaning up trash and cigarette butts along the beach.

Mickey Mouse and a Tic Tac Toe board

Albert is a super special person and one that makes San Diego beaches special!!!

Albert the Sandman at work

Visit Alberts Myspace.com page at
www.myspace.com/coronadosandman

VIDEOS with ALBERT in ACTION below

Albert the Sandman Video #1

Albert the Sandmand video 2

Albert the Mission Beach Sandman video #3

Creations from Albert the Sandman

Pacific Beach San Diego Hotels
Now Featured on YouTube Videos

Pacific Beach San Diego is one of the most popular tourist destinations in San Diego and Southern California and now many of the hotels in the area are featured on YouTube.com providing video footage of the locations and amenities.

Beach hotels in Mission Beach and La Jolla are now also being featured on websites like www.missionbeachonline.com  and www.missionbeachconcierge.com  and now on www.pacificbeachonline.com  as well.

Pacific Beach San Diego

“We have seen a large and growing audience wanting more information on the hotels they will be staying at and now YouTube is providing a place for us to showcase local San Diego hotel videos”, said SoCal Beaches Magazine spokesperson and marketing director Mark Fitzgerald.

Not only are we abel to provide discounted hotel room rates but now as a local San Diego based company we can also help provide video footage which has become popular with travelers coming into the San Diego area.

Fitzgerald expects to get nearly 100 San Diego beach area hotels indexed into the websites within the next 8-10 months and as the year goes by they will also begin shooting video of hotels and resorts along the Orange County and Los Angeles coastal communities as well.

Take a look at some of the featured Pacific Beach area hotels and resorts below and book the hotels online or call the SoCal Beaches Magazine reservation number at 1-800-679-7707 and speak to a local reservation expert to get hotel availability, room rates and package deals with local area attractions.

Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Hotel Videos
Come watch some videos showcasing Featured
Pacific Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach Hotels
and vacation rentals.

Come watch some videos showcasing Featured
Pacific Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach Hotels
and vacation rentals

Pacific Beach Hotels Featured Videos

Book Online or Call 1-800-679-7707

Best Western Blue Sea Lodge videoRoom rates starting at $107.00 Book a hotel room click here	The Surfer Beach Hotel videoRoom rates starting at $99.00 Book a hotel room click here	Tower 23 Hotel videoBook a hotel room at Tower 23 Hotel click here
Capri by the Sea vacation condos videoRoom rates starting at $204.00 Book a vacation rental click here	Mission Bay / Mission Beach Hotels video Book a hotel in Mission Beach / Mission Bay click here	Diamond Head Inn Hotel videoRoom rates starting at $79.00 Book a hotel room click here
Catamaran Hotel and Resort videoRoom rates starting at $98.00 Book a hotel room click here	Pacific Terrace Hotel videoRoom rates starting at $132.00 Book a hotel room click here	Pacific Shores Inn hotel videoHotel room rates starting at $72.00 Book a hotel room click here

Pacific Beach San Diego

2008 Pacific Beach Christmas / Holiday Parade
December 14 from Noon until 2PM

The annual Pacific Beach Christmas and Holiday Parade is scheduled
for December 14 2008. The parade will include live marching bands,
floats, horses, classic cars and local public figuires.

Come watch the action which takes place from 12:00 noon until 2PM and goes down Garnet Ave. ending on Mission Blvd.

To enter a parade in the float click here

For more information on Pacific Beach click here

For Pacific Beach Hotels visit www.pacificbeachhotels.org

2008 OMBAC Longboard Classic Surf Contest
Sept. 21 2008 - The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach

The 2008 OMBAC Longboard Classic once again provided the excitement
and fun that would remind many older surfers of days gone by.

The event was held just north of The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and featured classic surfboards from the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The event also requires that all boards be at least 10 feet long to make it a
real longboarding event.

“This event is one of the best surfing events in San Diego and OMBAC does a great job using this as a way to raise money for local charities”, said Bob Anderson a “PB” local and avid long board surfer.

Classic pre 1970 Longboards at the 2008 OMBAC Surf Classic

The OMBAC surf classic does a great job bringing out the “Endless Summer”
lifestyle and many of the participants are from the era of The Beach Boy’s and longbaords hanging out of the back of a woodie.

It is also nice to see a younger generation of surfers partaking in the event and enjoying the California beaches just as their parents did 25 years before.

The whole term “hang 10″ started when longboard surfers were hanging all ten toes off the front of the board while riding. Not something you see very much anymore with all the new short boards in the water.

The OMBAC Surf Classic is a great event to watch from the pier, the beach or online with our www.pacificbeachsurfcam.com

Check out some of the photos and videos at
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/californiabeachevents/2008ombaclongboard.html

A longboarder catches some tube at the 2008 OMBAC Longboard Surf Classic

Check out some of the videos of surfers “hanging 10″ below!

Longboard Surfing video #1

Longboard Surfing video #2

Longboard Surfing video #3

Longboard Surfing video #4

Bob’s Mission Surf Shop
4320 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109
Everything you need for surfing in Pacific Beach!
www.MissionSurf.com