Sleigh the Season With Our Holiday Planning Guide!
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San Diego's shops, wineries and restaurants are ready to make the season merry and bright! Activities include outdoor traditions such as Seaport Village's Surfin' Santa, Belmont Park's Winter Wonder spectacular, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, and the return of last year's successful drive-through Balboa Park event — "Taste of December Nights." Read more in our Holiday Planning Guide
Shop Wine and Spirits For The Holidays!
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Give the gift of exceptional handcrafted wines and signature spirits this holiday season! Local winemakers and distilleries offer in-person shopping and online stores, as well as tastings and delicious menus for visiting family and friends. These warm and inviting venues are also perfect for hosting holiday dinners, parties and corporate events. Read more in our wineries and spirits e-newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3o02U8V
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Outdoor Superstore at Jerome’s!
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Jerome’s Furniture is celebrating the Grand Opening of their new Outdoor Superstore on Saturday, Oct. 9 inside Jerome’s Morena Boulevard and San Marcos showrooms. They will have live DJ performances in the afternoon, fun family games, and even the wildly popular Happy Ice truck will be there giving out some delicious treats! Everything you love about Jerome’s — quality, selection, and Jerry’s Price — comes outside. Jerome’s Outdoor Superstore features San Diego County’s largest selection of quality outdoor furniture, accessories, games, and more. Don’t miss...
CBX’s Skybridge Surpasses 12 Million Passengers!
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[caption id="attachment_91467" align="alignleft" width="736"] Cross Border Xpress, Otay Mesa, USA to Tijuana, Mexico airport[/caption] In September 2021, CBX – the only binational airport terminal in the United States – surpassed the 12 million passenger mark! In fact, during May, June and July of 2021 more travelers crossed the bridge than in the same months of 2019 representing an increasing demand for vacationers heading south. This impressive uptick of travelers mainly represents U.S. citizens as Mexican nationals have been restricted from entering the U.S. for non-essential...
Fall for October’s Sweet and Spook-tacular Events in Our Newsletter!
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Fall for October's sweet and spook-tacular events in our monthly e-newsletter! Dare to enjoy 'spirited' family fun, free admission for kids at area museums, tasty happenings, Oktoberfest, an outdoor furniture superstore grand opening, winery events and many more things to do! Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3uxBMky
Satisfy your South-of-the-Border cravings at Marieta’s Restaurants
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Satisfy your South-of-the-Border cravings at Marieta's, a Mexican favorite that customers have loved for generations. The family-owned restaurant is known for its authentic cuisine prepared with quality ingredients, sauces and dressings. Marieta's has three East County locations (La Mesa, Alpine, Santee), all offering tacos, burritos and tostadas as well as many delicious combination platters (served with rice and beans). Popular menu choices include sizzling fajitas (beef, chicken, shrimp and combination), Enchilada Suizas (with homemade green sauce and sour cream) and Pollo Sonora. Don't miss their lunch...
Fall Fun Takes Flight In Our September Newsletter!
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Fall fun takes flight in our September e-newsletter! Enjoy Labor Day Weekend activities like cruising San Diego Bay or catching an organ concert in Balboa Park, grape stomping and wine tasting in Temecula, shopping at seaside meccas and local downtown boutiques and savoring delicious bites across San Diego County. Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3BFSWiu #September #fall #SanDiegoBay #SanDiego #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #sportfishing #Hornblower #FlagshipCruises #CBX #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Discover the Dinosaur Gallery — A Gem of a Shop in Downtown Del Mar
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Find unique gifts, including at the Dinosaur Gallery in Del Mar. The store carries a large inventory of semi-precious minerals and crystals, jewelry, exquisite artist collectibles, meteorites, corals and shells, a 2.7 billion-year-old stromatolite found in Australia and much more. Stop in anytime from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (closed Wednesdays) and from noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Dinosaur Gallery is right next to the Del Mar Library. Call (858) 794-4855 for more information. Dinosaur Gallery • 1327 Camino del Mar • Del Mar, CA 92014
Shop, Stay, Dine and Play On San Diego’s Waterfront!
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Shop, stay, dine and play on San Diego’s waterfront, spanning 34 miles of San Diego Bay and seven picturesque locales: Chula Vista Bayfront, Coronado Bayside, the Embarcadero, Harbor Island, Imperial Beach Pier, National City Marina District, and Shelter Island. All surround the gleaming San Diego Bay, which is managed by the Port of San Diego, a special district that not only protects the environment and supports business on the bay, but also contributes to its character and culture with public art, events, parks...
Cruise Into A Fun-Filled Fourth!
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Happy Independence Day everyone! Many communities are back with a bang, presenting fireworks and family fun! Check out these local happenings to make your holiday weekend sparkle. https://buff.ly/3dDD7Po #FourthofJuly #July4th #IndependenceDay #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoBay #BigBayBoom #SeaportVillage #BalboaPark #OceanBeach #Coronado #Ramona #Oceanside #Carlsbad #NorthCounty #DePortolaWineTrail #Temecula #GoNCTD
Our Summer Camps & Activities Guide is Filled With Fun All Season Long!
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Our Summer Camps & Activities Guide is jam-packed with fun! Learn, experiment and make new friends at all kinds of camps, plus enjoy activities on the water and at reopened museums. Also check out live music and events at coastal dining and shopping destinations. Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3zlDqrD #summer #sandiego #camps #activities #June #July #August #watersports #Shopping #Dining #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Ramona #seaportvillage #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Splash Into Summer and Fun Things To Do in Our June Newsletter!
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Splash into the season with activities like kayaking and Jet Skiing, shopping for Father's Day gifts, visiting reopened museums, dining indoors or out, sampling handcrafted cocktails and wines and many more things to do in our June e-newsletter. Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/2ScrEyP #June #summer #water sports #FathersDay #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Time to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mom and More in May!
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Get ready for Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and more in our May e-newsletter! Visit reopened museums, savor a delicious meal indoors or out in the fresh air, sample handcrafted Temecula wines, plus many more activities during this fun-filled month! Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3ti6QlY #May #CincodeMayo #cincorita #MothersDay #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Get Out For Some Fun On the Mission Bay Water with Aqua Adventures!
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Get out on the water with Aqua Adventures, with a dockside location right on Mission Bay in sunny San Diego! Rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks (single, tandem, sea, outrigger, surf ski), hydro bikes (single and tandem), and canopied Duffy boats. Rent for 90 minutes or more. Just choose your excursion, hop on and go! Glide next to Mission Bay’s inlets and isles, taking in fresh air, while spotting seal lions, dolphins and sea birds. The outfitter also offers lessons, SUP yoga on Saturday mornings and...
Find the bed of your dreams at Everett Stunz, purveyor of luxury mattresses, bed linens, down comforters and pillows, as well as towels and bath accessories.
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The Everett Stunz store in La Jolla is San Diego County’s sole supplier of the revolutionary Swedish Duxiana bed, engineered to soothe back pain and discomfort. The store also proudly carries eco-friendly Savvy Rest beds made from organic latex, cotton and wool; and the Reverie mattress system, built from cushy to firm DreamCell foam springs that can be configured in infinite patterns for different body types and support needs. Customers will also find exquisite organic beechwood and Egyptian cotton linens that complete a...
Cheers to April in San Diego and Great Things to Do!
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Our April e-newsletter toasts to the return of spring, warmer weather, Easter fun, museum re-openings, indoor and outdoor dining, wine-tasting, and many more things to do! Check it out here: https://buff.ly/2PlXKHf #April #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #Easter2021 #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Viejas Casino Wows Guests With Luxurious Willows Hotel & Spa
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Cathy Hendrie PassPort to San Diego Health and wellness has never looked more appealing, thanks to the Willows Hotel & Spa, an adults-only, all-suites luxury property at Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine. Uniquely, Willows offers a 25-hour room, allowing guests to arrive at their leisure, and check out 25 hours later. Guests who arrive in the evening can check out in the evening, for example. Additionally, visitors are greeted with a walk-in welcome (no visit to the registration desk necessary) by a team member...
Spring Into Our March Newsletter For Shopping, Dining, Wine-Tasting and More!
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Spring into our March newsletter, blooming with Cherry Blossom and St. Patrick's Day events, outdoor dining, wine-tasting, and action-packed activities! https://buff.ly/3bV8Mua #March #Shopping #Dining #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #CherryBlossoms #jfgsandiego #followppsd #shoplocal
Delight in Homemade Dishes at Hob Nob Hill Restaurant! A San Diego Favorite Since 1944!
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Locals rave about the homemade dishes at this San Diego landmark, serving classic American cuisine since 1944. Coffee cake like your grandmother made, omelets and fresh-baked pastries, bacon waffles, fresh-roasted turkey dinner, potato skins, patty melts, slow-roasted prime rib served Thursday-Sunday, chicken and dumplings and more keep San Diegans coming back. Showcased on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, Hob Nob truly pleases the palate. Enjoy breakfast served all day, as well as bottomless mimosas (limit of...
Celebrate Presidents’ Day All Weekend Long!
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Kick off Presidents' Day — February 15 — early with holiday weekend deals and fun at San Diego's destination shops, specialty stores, wineries, and farmers markets around San Diego County! All are open for in-store or open-air shopping and many offer online stores as well. Check out our e-newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3dbLxOU #February #Shopping #Presidents #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoBay #BalboaPark #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor