For the now defunct travel website J3tlag.com, I wrote a travel piece on San Diego’s history as a city of ill-repute as learned via walking tour.
The bright and shiny SoCal mecca of San Diego is known for its glorious weather, fine beaches, and laid-back, come-as-you-are vibe. Oh, and Sea World. In other words, it’s thought to be warm, inviting, and, well, sort of bland. But San Diego was founded on the backs of seedy bars and brothels. For under $20, you can spend an afternoon traipsing the streets on a guided walking tour that will take you through back alleys and inside grand hotel lobbies, revealing the city’s secrets in a way no museum can…
To read the full article, click here.