Nicole Assef, Coldwell Banker West, Will Help You Find Your Next Dream Home!
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Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments, so it’s crucial to find a trustworthy realtor who connects you with the community. Nicole Assef, a 10 year San Diego resident with East Coast roots, excels in helping first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, and out-of-town relocators with luxury and second-home properties. Coldwell Banker West, with 12 San Diego County offices, is a four-time Platinum Status award winner by Anywhere Leads, offering both regional and global reach. This is vital for Nicole’s relocation niche, as relocating to...
Enjoy the British Tradition of Afternoon Tea at The Grand Tea Room in Escondido
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By Cathy Hendrie PassPort to San Diego Around the world, Afternoon Tea bespeaks an honored tradition of elegance and refinement. Fine china, lacy linens and glove- and hat-adorned patrons add grace and polish to the occasion, whether it's for a light meal or for a more formal affair, such as a shower, graduation or birthday. Fortunately for San Diegans, the same experience can be enjoyed at The Grand Tea Room, a full-service tea room and gift shop in downtown Escondido. The venue, which also offers...
Shop, Dine, Play & Stay in the San Diego Coastal Community of Ocean Beach!
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Spend time in this funky-cool California beach community, famous for its long fishing pier, annual street fair and chili cook-off, Oktoberfest, holiday parade, antiques stores, year-round farmers market and oceanfront boardwalk. A great place to start your visit to Ocean Beach “OB” is at the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Bacon Street (oceanbeachsandiego.com). Smiling staffers can recommend favorite eateries, tasting rooms, shops, entertaining events and specialty services. Essential to any visit to Ocean Beach is a stroll down Newport Avenue, home to many eclectic shops, restaurants and...
Enjoy Classic Fare and Fun Car-Themed Decor at Pit Stop Diner in Oceanside!
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Enjoy retro vibes and classic fare at this American and Mexican-style diner for breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and shakes amid retro-style, car-themed memorabilia. Located at Mission Avenue and El Camino Real in Oceanside, this locals' favorite also serves up burritos, quesadillas, chili cheese fries, and healthy salads and wraps. Check out the fun decor, such as stoplights, gas pumps, hub caps and license plates on the wall, plus street signs, and a 1962 Chrysler New Yorker parked inside. Also enjoy watching your favorite sports teams on...
City Cruises Embark upon a spectacular narrated harbor tour, brunch, dinner or holiday cruise on San Diego Bay!
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For celebrations that make a splash, set sail with City Cruises, one of the country’s most recognized harbor tour, brunch and dinner cruise, and yacht charter companies. Guests enjoy gracious hospitality and magnificent views of the downtown San Diego skyline, Coronado Bay Bridge, Cabrillo National Monument and impressive naval vessels. Excursions on the water are City Cruises’ specialty, combining delicious fare with the San Diego Bay’s naturally gentle breezes and sparkling waves. Guests have chosen City Cruises in San Diego for weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings,...
Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico at this favorite local restaurant, Casa de Bandini!
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01 Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Mexico at Casa de Bandini, set at the Forum Shopping Center in Carlsbad. Filled with the fun and flair of the original Casa de Bandini in Old Town, proprietor Diane Powers’ second-generation North County venue welcomes guests onto its lush patio or inside its colorful dining room filled with traditional Mexican folk art. Start with a specialty margarita or try a signature tequila from the Cantina. Made with an emphasis on flavor and freshness, enjoy award-winning seafood...
Experience sun-splashed days and chile-inspired nights at Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Old Town!
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Experience sun-splashed days and chile-inspired nights at Casa Guadalajara, Diane Powers’ popular Old Town restaurant known for festive décor, strolling mariachis, breezy outdoor dining and famous birdbath margaritas. Dishes reflecting the vibrant flavors of Mexico include sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and award-winning seafood selections made fresh to order. Beautiful dining rooms and a patio reminiscent of a gracious Mexican hacienda await you. Old wooden gates, sparkling fountains, colorful Talavera tiles, and al fresco dining under a grand centuries-old California pepper tree create a...
Life’s A Fiesta at Colorful Casa de Pico in East County
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Carolyn Howard PassPort to San Diego, Inc. As an East County resident, I was very happy when Casa de Pico moved from Old Town to Grossmont Center in La Mesa several years back. I have been many times to lunch, dinner and happy hour at this colorful and festive Mexican restaurant. I still need to make it to Casa's Sunday Brunch, which I'm sure is excellent! My favorite dessert is the fried ice cream. Make sure you save room, as it is well worth it!...
Shop The Antique Village For Unique and One-of-A-Kind Items!
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Discover this treasure trove brimming with vintage furniture and lighting, wall art, estate jewelry, records, repurposed items, shabby chic, home decor and collectibles. Stroll over 70 vendor booths, containing contemporary and antique gems, like Art Deco and Mid-century decor, reupholstered designer chairs, dressers, armoires, all manner of tables and lamps, and even patio furniture. Also find Disney and holiday-themed items. Open daily. The Antique Village 850 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 744-8718
Come play with your dogs in the surf and sand, then stop at the dog wash and clean them by hand!
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Come play with your dogs in the surf and sand, then stop at the dog wash and clean them by hand! This do-it-yourself dog wash in Ocean Beach is the answer to your doggie care dreams. All supplies are provided and they even clean up after you provide the scrubbing love. For grooming there are dryers, grooming tables with a Clipper Vac® and a dog-friendly staff to do nail trims, or to teach you how. Shop from a wide variety of accessories for dogs (and...
Gather at this lively downtown San Diego venue serving Greek and Mediterranean classics with a SoCal twist!
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Share dynamic dishes at this Gaslamp Quarter hotspot, serving Greek-inspired small plates and entrées, plus handcrafted cocktails every day of the week. A major draw which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022, Mezé is where good food and good company are savored. Meals are enjoyed in an airy, multi-level space boasting sky-high ceilings, a full bar and lounge, sidewalk seating and beautifully designed areas for private and semi-private events. The mouthwatering menu bursts with the flavors of Greece and the Mediterranean, all with a SoCal...
Come Visit The Escondido Antique Mall on Grand Ave. For One-Of-A-Kind Amazing Finds!
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Come Visit The Escondido
Antique Mall
on Grand Ave. For One-Of-A-Kind Amazing Finds! Shop this treasure trove brimming with fabulous finds arriving daily from more than 100 vendors and consignors. The 10,000 square-foot emporium in historic downtown Escondido carries all manner of goods including; antiques, furniture, jewelry, toys, pottery, dolls, artwork, books, lighting, architectural items, kitchenware, cameras, trains, collectibles, sports memorabilia and much more. Known as “the place where value exceeds price,” it also features vintage records, seasonal decor and Disney figurines. Buyers will enjoy...
Rock and Roll at The Shout! House, the Dueling Piano Bar in the Gaslamp Quarter!
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By Carolyn Howard PassPort to San Diego Check out this high-energy hotspot featuring a rockin' dueling piano sing-along show. Now 20 years in the Gaslamp Quarter, this San Diego staple is an exciting, upbeat venue. Each time is an original experience since the songs are based on the audience’s requests. Family members and out-of-town guests will love clapping, singing and dancing to talented musicians playing live renditions of classics and current hits. The place is also the premier choice for birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company holiday...
Gather At Norte’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina In Carlsbad. A family-founded tradition dishing up Mexican favorites in a festive atmosphere since 1976.
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Gather at this family-founded tradition dishing up Mexican favorites in a festive atmosphere since 1976. Order any number of satisfying specialties, such as the Chicken Tortilla Soup, Carne Asada, Chili Rellenos, or Nopales (cactus prepared in a spicy tomato and chile serrano sauce). Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tostadas and burritos also anchor the mouthwatering menu. Norte has a spacious dining room enhanced by decorative tile, Southwestern paintings and pottery, a full bar where guests can catch a game on TV, plus two sunny outdoor patios dotted...
Delight in Seasonal Blends at Point Loma Tea!
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Drink in the lovely offerings at this tea boutique, across from the Public Market at Liberty Station. Part tea bar, part retail shop and tea room, Point Loma Tea features a menu of caffeinated and non-caffeinated, iced and hot, plus floral and herbal options, either to go or to enjoy on the pretty premises. Can’t decide? The shop carries over 100 organic, whole leaf teas of all different styles and flavors perfectly lined up in large jars ready to be discovered. Think white, green, Chai, Darjeeling, Oolong,...
Let the Breakfast Specialists at this Downtown San Diego Mainstay Make Your Morning with Their Legendary Baked Pancakes and Omelettes!
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Richard Walker’s flagship location serves more than 20 varieties of the fluffy golden classic (buttermilk, Dutch, chocolate, strawberry and more), including a couple of showstoppers: the sweet and aromatic apple pancake topped with a cinnamon glaze; and RW’s German masterpiece, a large bowl-shaped, souffle-like baked cake served with lemon syrup. Both are cooked to order, shareable, and well worth the anticipation. Egg dishes include various combos with a choice of thick-cut bacon, savory sausage, hickory-smoked ham and Canadian bacon; a multitude of bountiful benedicts and...
Savor Neapolitan-Style Fare at Blade 1936 Restaurant in Oceanside!
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Savor Neapolitan style wood-fired pizza, freshly prepared pasta and succulent seafood at this modern Italian restaurant and bar serving fresh fare and creative cocktails in a celebrated historic newspaper building. Originally home to Oceanside's Blade-Tribune newspaper from 1936 to the 1960s, the space was revitalized by the new owners, who paid homage to its journalistic history in the restaurant’s name, decor and menus. Pizzas are all made with imported Italian flour, tomato sauce and cheeses, as well as oil made from olives grown in Italy. Pastas...
Take A Spin On the Historic Balboa Park Carousel!
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Circle back to the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel, celebrating its 102nd anniversary in 2024! Built in New York in 1910, this menagerie model merry-go-round was shipped to Los Angeles, and then displayed at a summer resort called Tent City in Coronado before arriving in Balboa Park in 1922. A century later, the carousel continues to bring joy to kids of all ages. The classic carousel is still powered by the original General Electric motor that was installed in 1910...
Come Explore San Diego’s Award-Winning Play and Party Arena For Children!
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Enjoy San Diego’s award-winning play and party arena for children. Kids will love the main attraction, a colorful three-level play structure hosting fun amenities such as tube slides, climbing walls, tiki-figure punching bags and a ball pool and shower. The sports arena gives future athletes the chance to kick goals and shoot baskets. Toddlers play in their own space, which scales down big-kid fun into an area filled with soft toys, a mini ball pit and mini slides—perfect for playtime with Mom...
Color Your World at Carolyn’s Designer Resale!
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Come for the clothes, stay to get styled at this authenticated designer consignment boutique carrying high-end and vintage labels for less. The carefully curated inventory reflects the store's passion for fashion, from tailored tops and bottoms, to cocktail dresses and accessories, to sleek athleisure wear. Shop luxury labels such as Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin and oh-so-many more runway-worthy brands, either in person, or from the comfort of home via Carolyn's online shop. Consignment information is also available online at carolynsdesignerresale.com