If you look outside of your window and see snow on the ground, then you need to check out these sunny San Diego innovations ASAP. If your knowledge of San Diego starts at Sea World and ends at 'Anchorman' then you really need to click through this top list.
San Diego is known for its great weather and attractions, but America's Finest City is also an innovation hub catering to designers, artists and entrepreneurs. Check out these sunny San Diego innovations today to see what you've been missing.
79 Sunny San Diego Innovations
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In Room Stripper Pole
Sexy Rooms at The Ivy Hotel
74
Unexpected Aerial Art
10 Google Earth Discoveries
73
Scandalous Romantic Getaways
International Cougar Cruise Sets Sail in Time for Holidays
72
Stacked Hipster Graffiti
Artists Os Gemeos Create ‘Don't Believe the Hype'
71
Top Style Icons
Most Fashionable Men
70
Ice Carving Beauty Queens
Dominique Colell Carves Cool Sculptures Using a Chainsaw
69
Wetsuit Chic
Ohne Titel Spring 2011 Collection Channels Surfer Style
68
Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Top Spots to Take It All Off
67
Retro-Futuristic Red Carpet Gowns
Rihanna Mixes Metallic and Lace at the 2010 NRJ Awards
66
Upside-Down Advertisements
The Upside Down Gap Store in Vancouver is a Marketing Win
65
Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard
64
Hybridization of Art
Animated Paintings
63
Real-Life Superheroes
Master Legend Joins Legions of Spandex-Clad Crime Fighters
62
Sports Danceoffs
The LT Slide Electric Glide Gets You Playoff Ready
61
Fishy Hip Hotel
The Pearl Hotel in San Diego
60
The Scene Outdoors
Eco-Friendly La-Fête Furniture
59
Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Jolby Sneakers are Hand-Painted and Completely Unique
58
$19 Hotel Suites
San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Inn Offers a Killer Alternative to Camping
57
Collaborated Toy Collections
Mezco Recruits Array of Designers for Special Metz-Its Exhibit
56
Waterfall-Hunting: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Trekking Through San Diego's Mountains
55
Conventions for Disney Freaks
D23 Expo Descends on Anaheim in a Wash of Fairy Dust
54
Feminine Forging
Lilyana Bekic's Metalwork Includes Brass Knuckles for Bakers
53
Retro Sequels
Anchorman 2: Will Christina Applegate Join Will Ferrell?
52
Gourmet-to-Go
Restaurants Wrap Up Fine Dining Treats for On-the-Go Foodies
51
DIY Art Publishing
Blogs are the New Art Gallery for Cutting Edge Artists
50
Dawn-to-Dark Drinks
The Aviara AM and PM Concoctions are Nutritious
49
Cyber Makeovers
Make Yourself Hot With The Click of A Mouse
48
Shopping Cart Farms
The Farm Proper Grows Groceries in Abandoned Shopping Carts
47
Celebrity Cannonball Rallies
GumBall 3000 from San Fran to Beijing
46
White Rock Seating
The Urban-Chaotic Respite Chair Looks like a Cosy Cave
45
Illuminated Surfboards
The Night Stalker Surfboard Keeps You Surfing After Sundown
44
Religious Fitness
Church Preaches Faith Based Weight Loss
43
Feline Flash Drives (UPDATE)
Hello Kitty's 'Mimobot' Friends Have Joined the USB Family
42
Green Assembly Lines
GM Unveils Brand New Chevy Volt Battery Plant
41
City-Centered Sneakers
The 2010 Vans City Pack Lets You Rep Your City
40
Competitive Skeeball
Chuck E Cheese Games Make it to the Big Leagues
39
Out of Season Pooltography
'Empty Pool' from Mateusz Zdziebko Makes Me Long for Summer
38
Scrabbled Lookbooks
The Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2010 Lookbook Gets Warm and Cozy
37
LEGO Towers
California, Home of the Tallest LEGO Brick Tower
36
Herds of Nerds Stampede San Diego
Comic Con 2007
35
Paying to Break Things
Credit Crunch Venting at Sarah's Smash Shack
34
Wind-Powered Towers
Helix Wind-Powered Mobile Towers Blow in Alternate Energy
33
Hyper Color Croc Skin
The John Allen Woodward Gallery is on the Forefront of Country Cool
32
Beachside Sand Chariots
The Sand Castles of Oregon Puts Oregon on the Map
31
Catty Flash Drives
The Hello Kitty Mimobot USB Collaboration is the Epitome of Cute
30
Alien Scavenger Hunts
The 'Space Invader Walk' Has Participants Making a Giant Invader
29
Green Polar Bears
What is Happening at the Japanese Zoo?
28
Prehistoric Zoos
Mammoth 'Elephant Odyssey' Campaign for the San Diego Zoo
27
Bluetooth Beauty Bolts
Baita Bueno Strikes Us with Flash Bluetooth Earpiece
26
La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour: Trend Hunter Fun Day
25
Automotive Algae Fuel
Bill Gates Funds Sapphire Energy
24
More Celebrity Search Engines-Beyonce, Mandy Moore, Willie Nelson And Even Randy Moss!
23
Phantom Musicians
'Light Paint Piano Player' by Ryan Cashman
22
Bars as Churches
"Bars, Women & Fast Food" Exhibits the SoCal Social Scene
21
Bartending Artists
San Diego's Michael L. Edwards Paints Portraits (and the Town Red)
20
Asymmetrical Armchairs
The One-Armed Chair from Mixture Furniture
19
Free Bikes for Tourists
Boutique Hotels Across the US Loan Bicycles Gratis
18
Family Tree Architecture
San Diego's Lee Residence is Built Around a Tree
17
Street-Legal Pirate Ships
Denver DIYers Turn a Chevy Truck Into a Mobile Party Schooner
16
Online Funeral Planning
'The San Diego Funeral Guide' Helps With Pre-Mortem Party Planning (UPDATE
15
Demystifying Explosive Growth
Evan Williams Speaks About Twitter's Success at TED
14
Dive-In Theatres
The Pearl Hotel San Diego
13
Computerized Surfboards
Students Build the Ultimate Board Using a Computer-Equipped Version
12
Strutting Charity Events
'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' to Support Battered Women
11
Hands-On 3D Devices
The Heads-Up Virtual Reality Device (HUVR) Lets You Feel an Image
10
No-Incision Appendectomies
"Natural Orifice" Surgery Through Vagina
9
Super Cheap Travel
$1 Bus Rides With Megabus.com
8
Inked Proposals
Joe Wittenburg's Tattooed Marriage Proposal is the Ultimate Commitment
7
Geometric Piggy Banks
The Golden 'PiggyBank' by Spell Has the Midas Touch
6
Biosensor Timepieces
The E. Coli Clock
5
Comic-Con Parodies
Pacey-Con is a Celebration of All Things Pacey Witter from 'Dawson's Creek'
4
Galactic Confederations
Interplanetary Conclave of Light is for UFO Believers
3
American-Based Microlending
ACCION Chicago Provides Financial Access to Small Business Owners
2
Keys Cloned From Photos
Duplication Software To Make You Paranoid
1
Watergun Assassination Tournaments
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Curated Design Initiatives
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Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
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Elevated Urban Skate Venues
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Sleep-Focused Travel Campaigns
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Design Journey Picture Books
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Inflatable Modular Greenhouses
ISLE Applied Its Inflatable Engineering Expertise to Develop HĀVN
Snow Goggles Innovation Narratives
Oakley Presents 'Snow DNA: Past, Present, Future'
Solar Energy Camping Platforms
Electric Outdoors Unveils the EO Canopy Platform
Virtual National Park Experiences
Parks Canada Allows Individuals to Enjoy Its Park from Afar
Multifunctional Travel Totes
Sidney Byron Debuts Hat-Carrying Bags with Vegan Materials
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices
SunLED Life Science Unveils the SunBooster at MWC Barcelona
Whimsical Nature-Inspired Playscapes
Moment Factory Has Designed and Produced Curiosity Cove
Coastal-Inspired Beer Campaigns
The Corona Beach 100 Campaign Celebrates the Brand's Anniversary
Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits
SeaWorld San Diego Debuted 'Jewels of the Sea' This Year
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
Architecturally Stunning Cultural Landmarks
OPEN Architecture Designs the Functional Sun Tower
Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces
Studio Saransh Designs the Oasis Workspace for Itself
Adaptive Design Campuses
The Eames Institute Transforms the Birkenstock Site into a Design Museum
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Solar-Powered Desert Stations
Michael Jantzen Unveiled the High Desert Charging Station
On-Campus Business Incubators
San Francisco Bay University is Debuting Innovate Bay
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Beach-Ready Postal Stamps
USPS Debuts the 'A Day at the Beach' Forever Stamps Collection
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Space Exploration Hotel Experiences
Uplift Aerospace & Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Partner
Immersive Climate Installations
Remembering the Future at MIT Museum Explores Environmental Paths
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Entertaining Weather Apps
The 'Brzzy Weather' App Uses Fun Colors and GIFs to Display Reports
Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges
Nina Stefanova (Ninavation) Designs the Sun Sponge
Storybook Travel Agencies
Dr. Seuss Travel Agency Turns Classic Books into Imaginary Destinations
Solar-Powered Mexico Holiday Homes
Locus Adds Skylights to the Casa Girasol in Mexico
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Ice-Powered Fitness Classes
The Coolest Class in Dubai by GymNation Helps People Beat the Heat
Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers
Oakham Sun City is Brewed Using Power from a Rooftop Solar Array
Manatee-Spotlighting 3D Billboard Displays
LG Electronics USA Highlights the West Indian Manatee
Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences
Field Architecture Presents the Big Sur Residence
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Used Cardboard Tubes to Create the Blue Ocean Dome
Ultra-Accessible Hotel Developments
Texas is Pioneering Disability-Conscious Travel Accommodations
AI-Powered Snowfall Predictors
The Weather Company's Probabilistic Snowfall Enhances Preparedness
Sunrise Cold Plunge Experiences
Athleta Celebrated Women with the 'Wake the Water' Event
Californian AI Travel Guides
GuideGeek Launched its AI Travel Genius, 'Joshua'
Playful Learning Villages
Kinder Rain Kindergarten Creates a Garden Based Learning Environment
Heated Waterpark Escapes
South Seas Island Resort Offers a Winter-Proof Adventure in Florida
Expansive AI-Powered Travel Tools
KAYAK.ai Expands to Offer Car Rentals for Localized Road Trips
Green Roof Residences
Tapestry by Shibanee & Kamal Architects Brings Nature to Rooftops
Iconic Customizable Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop Expands
Sensory Comfort Outwear
Urban Sophistication Launches the 'Feeels Toasty Collection'
Coastal Home Renovations
La Jolla Beachside Project Reworks a 1950s Home Under Coastal Rules
Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences
Florian Busch Architects Designs the House W in Japan
Air-Derived Protein Supplements
Solar Foods and Sensapure Flavors Partnered for a New Product
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Interactive Weather Forecasts
Brzzy Weather Brings Fun, GIFs, and Accuracy to Your Daily Forecast
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Urban Climate Solutions
Climate Tech Cities Connects Climate Professionals with Resources & Events
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes
The Ocean Eye House Influenced Today’s Climate-Responsive Design
Hotel Anniversary Renovations
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin Marks 10 Years with an Interior Refresh
Artist Hometown-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch the Gazelle City Series
Festive Outdoor Hotel Activations
The Ben Hotel Reprises its Winter Wonderland Activation
Modern Urban Placemaking Projects
Min Design Spotlights Two of Its New Urban Projects
Traveler-Focused Accessibility Resources
The Chicago Department of Aviation Emphasizes Inclusion
Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses
Studio Saxe Designs the Sinfornia Verde in Carate, Costa Rica
Seaside Golf Apparel Shops
22RE Designs the New Malbon Golf Carmel Store by the Sea
Luxury Outdoor Experiences
Silversea Cruises Debuts New Experiences at the Cormorant at 55 South
Environmental Film Platforms
Patagonia Films Emphasizes the Power of Storytelling
Immersive Iced Tea Tours
AriZonaLand Offers Insights into the Brand's Beverages
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Sleek Outdoor Recreational Gear
Greater Zion Partners With Coalatree to Craft Ethical Outdoor Gear
Industrial Food Hall Revivals
The Pullman Market Adaptive Reuse Design Revitalizes a Glass Factory
Contemporary Weatherized Homes
OOF! Architecture Designs the Acute House for a Family
Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions
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Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens
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Artful Hotel Renovations
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Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions
Kengo Kuma and Team Design From the Coastline We Progress
Whimsical Winter Village Attractions
The Newark Winter Village is Festive Entertainment Option
Beachside Architectural Retreat
Caam Arquitectos Opens the Suuel Hotel as a Beach Escape
Nonprofit Accounting Firm Offices
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almond-focused collaborative ventures
Almond Board of California partners with Almond Surfboards
Tour Operator Travel Packages
Goway Introduces Four New Itineraries and Excursions for Travelers
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Energy Savings App
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Seasonal Hospitality Programs
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Announces the Seven Seasons Program
Green Terracotta-Donned Buildings
SOM and Gensler Completed the Robert A Iger Building
Artfully Made Floating Plazas
Carlo Ratti Associati & Höweler + Yoon Architecture Design AquaPraça
Game-Inspired Aquarium Events
SEA LIFE Locations in AUS/NZ Offer Animal Crossing-Inspired Exhibits
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Curved Green Towers
The Island Introduces Gaudi-Inspired Balconies to a Residential Building
Zoo-Focused Sensory Kits
The Roosevelt Park Zoo Enhances Tactile Accessibility
Structural Energetic Playgrounds
The Archipelago Playscape is a Children's Museum Playground
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Global Surf Video Hubs
Explore Daily Surf Videos from Top Breaks with Swell Diary’s Custom Content
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
South American Sightseeing Tours
Air Canada Vacations Introduced Guided Tours to Chile
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