California Earthquakes near Baja, Tijuana Register 6.9, 5.8 on Richter Scale

A pair of earthquakes near Baja, California Monday afternoon appear to have a been monsters, registering a 6.9 and a 5.8 on the Richter Scale, respectively, and sending shakes all the way to San Diego.

The quakes, which occurred in Mexico's Gulf of California, first were felt at 11:00 AM PST Monday -- that being the larger quake, which registered a 6.9 and which was centered 76 miles north-northeast of Baja and 331 miles southeast of Tijuana.

A mere five minutes later, another monster (this time a 5.8) was reported in the "same general area."

At this time, no damage has been reported out of California

FareFinder: Friday March 27

Love breakfast? The good people at the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau have a slew of breakfast-themed hotel packages for you.

Vail Resorts offering three- and six-night all-inclusive "Epic Summer" vacation deals that include tours with experienced guides, accommodations in Keystone or Breckenridge, transportation to/from Denver International Airport and all meals.

Speaking of Colorado, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is touting a Spring Break for Families package that starts at $85 per person, per night, that includes discounts and resort credit for multiple night stays.

Mandarin Oriental, Riveria Maya, offering a five-night beach package for $2,170 through November, which is $60 less per night than their Web-advertised "Delight" special. Need to call hotel at 52-984-877-3888 or toll free in the United States at 1-866-585-8575.

FareFinder: San Diego Specialist

FareFinder isn't limited to getting the word out on the best accommodations. Sometimes, it's the little things that make a difference, like great deals on places to eat and sightsee. Hence, the San Diego CVB newsletter was a personal favorite this week.

Among the highlights:

• The "Passport to Balboa Park" includes admission to 13 museums in the park, including the San Diego Natural History Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, Japanese Friendship Garden, and more for $39 ($21 for children).
  
  
• Also, the "Passport to Adventure" pass includes the Old Town Trolley Tour or San Diego Seal Tour, deluxe admission into the San Diego Zoo, a San Diego Hornblower harbor cruise, free admission into the Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Museum of Art, a two-for-one meal at Casa Guadalajara in Old Town, and free entrance into Croce’s Jazz Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter. The passport has no expiration and costs $89.
  
  
• A Hawaiian-themed breakfast spot set along the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Kono’s Surf Club is most famous for its affordable and generous all-day breakfasts.
  
  
• The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla offers a "Five for $5" Happy Hour Monday - Friday, 4-6 p.m., with appetizer and drink specials that include a Blood Orange Martini, classic gin or vodka martinis and numerous appetizer specials.

So enjoy San Diego and all it has to offer. Especially the weather.