Michael Beausoleil

Michael Beausoleil

Senior Product Editor

Michael is based in San Diego, CA and joined 6AM City after working in higher education and a decade of creating digital content. When he’s not writing, he enjoys drinking coffee, watching competition reality shows, and discovering music.

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Jimmy Buffet Suite at the Margaritaville Hotel Gaslamp
Travel and Outdoors
Margaritaville Hotel makes its debut in downtown San Diego
The hotel boasts that it has the largest rooftop pool in San Diego, plus event spaces and three restaurants.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Snake heads at Queen Califia's Magical Circle in Escondido.
Arts
Five free, must-see San Diego public art pieces
Discover these statues, art communities, and paintings that you can visit around San Diego County at no cost.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Ballst Point brewing
Arts
What’s the coolest thing made in California?
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association is asking for your help proving that San Diego makes really great things.
August 23, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A woman in a white hat walking in from of the Greetings from San Diego mural.
City
The cost of living in San Diego
How much does it cost to live in America’s Finest City?
August 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rendering Eucalyptus Park entrance
Parks and Recreation
Renovations coming to Eucalyptus Park in Chula Vista
The redevelopment plan will include a skate plaza, a second playground and dog park, splash pads, and improvements to existing amenities.
August 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
National Weather Service rainfalls San Diego Count Hurricane Hilary
Weather
Rainfall totals from Hurricane Hilary
The tropical storm drenched the region with record-breaking rain
August 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Weather
San Diego expecting storm conditions from Hurricane Hilary
Hilary will bring heavy rain, a risk of flash flooding, high winds, and it will impact the wave height.
August 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Three San Diego restaurants rank among Yelp’s best places to eat with dogs
The dog-friendly city is home to three spots that are perfect to show your love for pups, pints, and good food.
August 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rainbow over a beach in Maui, HI.
Nonprofits
Local efforts to support Maui relief
Assist the island and its residents with its recovery through local events and relief efforts.
August 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
5 spicy spots to get wings
If you’re looking to spice up your meal, start with an appetizer of chicken wings at one of these local hot spots where you can find a variety of sauces and flavors.
August 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Help students get back to school in Portland
Schoolhouse Supplies connects students with the items they need to excel inside and outside of the classroom.
August 4, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A crowd of people watching a performance at CityFest in Hillcrest
Festivals
Hillcrest CityFest 2023 returns on Sunday, Aug. 13
The summer arts and music festival is expected to bring 150,000+ visitors to the community.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Sherman-Gilbert House in Heritage Park San Diego.
History
Discover local history at Heritage Park in Old Town
The 7.8-acre space in Old Town is home to seven historical buildings built during San Diego’s earliest years as a city.
July 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A glass of cold brew from The Invigatorium
Food
Drink Up Month 2023 recap
Take a look back at all the drinks we drank up and places we covered this month, ranging from coffee to tea and local breweries to speakeasies.
July 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Food
Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
These spots have fruity, tropical-themed drinks and South Pacific decor to put you in an instant vacation mood.
July 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Gio electric vehicle in San Diego
City
Have you seen Gio in San Diego?
The electric buggy is being used to monitor and evaluate the conditions of Class 1 bike paths across 70+ miles in San Diego County.
July 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Education
Help students get back to school in San Diego
These organizations give students the supplies they need so they can be successful inside and outside of the classroom.
July 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
The history of the Desert Line in southeastern San Diego
This 70-mile stretch of train tracks now sits mostly abandoned, but it was once a marvelous development that built transportation in an area that seemed impossible.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Barbie Dreamhouse generated by AI in San Diego
Entertainment
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in San Diego
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting theaters on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in San Diego.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Mission Hills Home front
Real Estate
Hot homes in a slow, San Diego housing market
San Diego has seen fewer homes on the market in 2023, and the short supply is allowing prices to increase — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any hot homes on the market.
July 18, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rendering of the storefront and counter of The Red Chickz in Carlsbad
Restaurants
The Red Chickz is bringing the heat to Carlsbad
The Nashville-style chicken shop will open its first location in San Diego County at The Shoppes at Carlsbad later this summer.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Development
San Diego International Airport has approved new restaurants and retail shops
SAN will add 19 restaurants and seven retail shops as part of its ongoing “New T1" project.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Pacific Beach Surf Garden mural with 44 surfboards arranged to look like flowers.
Arts
Pacific Beach Community Surf Garden added to PB Rec Center
The mosaic repurposed 44 surfboards to create the mural
July 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Trivia spots in San Diego
What is places you can play trivia in San Diego?
July 12, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A flight of mead from Lost Cause Meadery at The Garten in Bay Park
Food
San Diego is buzzing for mead
This fermented, honey-based drink has origins that are thousands of years old, but it’s gaining a new surge in popularity.
July 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Shaun White snowboarding on a half pipe.
Entertainment
‘Shaun White: The Last Run’ documents the career of the Olympic snowboarder
The new docuseries covers the life of the snowboarding legend from his childhood in San Diego to his decision to retire in 2022.
July 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A group of people carrying the rainbow flag for the San Diego Pride Parade in 2022.
Events
Get ready for San Diego Pride 2023
San Diego is getting ready to celebrate Pride in July and it is a schedule packed with celebrations, ceremonies, and parades.
June 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
gO'side electric vehicle parked on the street in front of the Star Theatre
Airports and Transportation
The ‘gO’side’ shuttle returns for its second summer
The fully electric vehicle lets visitors get around Oceanside for $2 per person.
June 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Beach Bug all-electric shuttle in Pacific Beach, San Diego
Airports and Transportation
The Beach Bug is now rolling in Pacific Beach
San Diego’s new all-electric vehicle will provide access to Pacific Beach from public transit, connecting at the Balboa Transit Station.
June 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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