Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons!
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[caption id="attachment_121058" align="alignnone" width="705"] Birch Aquarium at Scripps | Photo: Jordann Tomasek[/caption] La Jolla, CA (March 3, 2023) — Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the arrival of more than 70 tiny newborn Weedy Seadragons, which are incredibly difficult to breed and rear in captivity. Only a handful of facilities have successfully hatched and reared this unique species of fish that are related to seahorses and pipefish. “This is huge for us. We’ve been working on this for decades,” said...
Our March E-Newsletter Blossoms With Spring Activities and Events!
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Enjoy great activities and plenty of springtime fun this month, with Cherry Blossom Season, St. Patrick's Day and Easter events, live concerts, spring camps and more! Check out all the March events in our e-newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3Ijr0Gb #March #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #SanDiegoMuseums #Coronado #DelMar #LaJolla #Carlsbad #Oceanside #vVista #SanMarcos #Escondido #Santee #SanteeLakes #CherryBlossoms #StPatricksDay #Easter #EasterBunny #SeaportVillage #SanDiegoSymphony #LaJollaMusicSociety #SummerCamp #followppsd
Come Discover Beautiful Ramona! Great Restaurants and Places to Shop, plus Award-Winning Wineries, Golfing and much more!
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“The H.E.A.R.T of San Diego” is Ramona, which is located 36 miles northeast of San Diego in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains. Venture over the mountains and you will be in the Anza Borrego desert, playground for the camping enthusiast. The Ramona Chamber of Commerce supports the local businesses with networking opportunities and events to promote their community and guests which includes, The Annual Community Awards, Installation Dinner, Ramona Open Studios Tour, Motorcycle Events, Ramona Country Fair, Taste of Ramona, Merchants Safe Trick...Enjoy a taste of Americana at this inviting venue, blending fine wine with classic automobiles.
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Enjoy a taste of Americana at this inviting venue, blending fine wine with classic automobiles. The vineyard produces award-winning local estate wines and features the world’s largest collection of American convertibles (spread across three separate buildings), plus Coca-Cola memorabilia, vintage household appliances, and other blasts from the past. Located off Highway 395 and Interstate 15 north of Escondido, the winery sits in a quiet, pastoral setting amid orchards and shaded picnic grounds. Motorists simply turn into the property off Champagne Boulevard, named for the “champagne...
Get up close and personal with reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods at EcoVivarium!
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EcoVivarium is an educational non-profit living museum home to over 200 rescued and donated animals. Thirty to forty Ambassador Animals are featured in the museum each day, so every visit offers new animal encounters! Guests of all ages can touch and hold snakes and lizards of all sizes, meet a tarantula and other exotic creatures at this amazing Escondido Living Museum. Educational guides are on hand throughout guests’ visits. During the summer, week-long camps focus on animal care, habitats, and STEAM-based explorations. The...
Fall In Love With Sweet Deals in Our February e-Newsletter!
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Love is in the air in February! Swoon over sweet activities like Valentine's Day and Super Bowl fun, romantic dinner menus, wine-tastings and gift ideas from the heart. Check it all out in our February e-newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3SKc9ut #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #February #SuperBowl #Valentines #whalewatching #Oceanside #Carlsbad #CarlsbadVillage #Encinitas #Vista #SanMarcos #Escondido #SolanaBeach #DelMar #OldTownSanDiego #OceanBeach #LaJolla #Coronado #MissionBeach #Temecula #TemeculaValley #Ramona #winetasting #shopping #dining #thingstodo #followppsd #2024
Celebrating Nearly 30 years of “Preserving Pieces of the Past.” A Hidden Gem Near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park!
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Wander through the amazing San Diego Archaeological Center, celebrating nearly 30 years of “preserving pieces of the past.” A hidden gem near the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, this modest but mighty museum curates millions of artifacts documenting 12,000 years of San Diego County history. View displays on stone tools, pottery and much more. Kids will dig a hands-on artifact-matching game, an archaeology quest, pottery reconstruction and underwater shipwreck excavation. The Center hosts adult workshops and lectures, scouting programs, home school...
First Little Blue Penguin Hatched at Birch Aquarium!!
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La Jolla, CA (Feb. 1, 2024) —For the first time, a Little Blue Penguin has hatched at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The chick made its debut on New Year's Day in the aquarium’s Penguin Care and Conservation Center in Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins. “Our team is beyond excited to welcome this adorable new addition to the Birch Aquarium family! Our penguin colony is truly a diverse group, comprised of individuals from five different zoos and aquariums,” said Kayla Strate,...
Wine With Friends is the Perfect Blend at Wiens Family Cellars!
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Toast to being together at Wiens Family Cellars, showcasing premium big reds and wow-worthy whites in the rolling hills of Temecula Valley. The winery has expanded its outdoor patios and transformed its indoor rooms to accommodate guests. Come in today and enjoy a tasting of big reds and crisp whites. Also check out the Wine Club, featuring handcrafted wines straight from Wiens' vast vineyards, plus regular discounts, complimentary wine-tasting, and invitations to club events. Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call (951) 694-9892. Enjoy A Two-For-One Wine Tasting here. 35055 Via...
Hang Out With Adoptable Kitties at The Cat Café in Downtown San Diego!
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Start feline fine at this coffee and cat lovers' paradise, serving up hot drinks and snacks along with playtime purrs in downtown San Diego. Guests make a reservation online for a one-hour visit with cuddly, heartwarming kitties who hang out in a bright room filled with fluffy beds, toys, cat trees and scratching posts. Admission includes a food or drink item. Once inside, patrons may pet and play with about a dozen cats or simply gaze blissfully in their direction. Most of these furry bundles...
Explore the New Hands-On Exhibit ‘Above & Beyond’ at the San Diego Air & Space Museum!
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Blast off to outer space in the new immersive exhibit "Above & Beyond” at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. There are more than 20 interactive stations that explore the ingenuity and science behind human flight — from the Wright brothers’ triumph at Kitty Hawk in 1903 to plans for expeditions to Mars. From games to simulations and engaging narration, there is something for everyone: Design and test-fly a supersonic jet. Experience flight as a bird or futuristic wing-flapping aircraft. Take an elevator ride...Uncork some fun at this Victorian-style farmhouse winery, best known for its outstanding white wines, signature Brie bread and warm hospitality!
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Uncork some fun at this Victorian-style farmhouse winery, best known for its outstanding white wines, signature Brie bread and warm hospitality. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley, the expansive property accommodates a busy kitchen and tasting room, a gift shop and winery offices. Event areas include a lounge for private tastings, a historic (and recently remodeled) barn, tank and barrel rooms, and a park-like setting for picnics and receptions. The wine list boasts an array of palate-pleasers, from the award-winning Gewurztraminer...
SPACE: Our Greatest Adventure at San Diego Air & Space Museum
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SPACE: Our Greatest Adventure, an educational, interactive, one-of-a-kind – and most important of all FUN! -- special exhibition exploring mankind’s quest for the stars and how space exploration impacts our daily lives. SPACE: Our Greatest Adventure is separated into four distinct zones – Welcome to the Space Age, The Race to the Moon, Life in Space Today and Our Future in Space. With hand’s-on learning experiences, selfie stations on the Moon, Mars and the International Space Station, and informative videos and smart touch screens...
Dive Into 2024 With Our January Newsletter!
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Our January newsletter kicks off 2024 with great deals at San Diego's shops, wineries and restaurants! Activities include San Diego Bay tours, whale watching, live concerts, family fun at area museums and seaside venues, and lots of healthy and relaxing options. Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3HdIK5i #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #January #whalewatching #Oceanside #Carlsbad #CarlsbadVillage #Encinitas #Vista #SanMarcos #Escondido #SolanaBeach #DelMar #OldTownSanDiego #OceanBeach #LaJolla #Coronado #MissionBeach #Temecula #TemeculaValley #Ramona #winetasting #shopping #dining #thingstodo #followppsd
Visit Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
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Find peace and enjoy meditation among the ornamental plants, colorful Koi pond and beautiful Bonsai display in this expansive Balboa Park garden. Considered to be a living work of art in Japanese culture, the garden also features a meandering path flanked by artfully arranged rocks, shrubbery and trees. The garden is a popular venue for weddings and corporate events and has both indoor and outdoor facilities. Docent tours are free with paid admission, and special exhibits are also a must see while visiting! 2215...
Sing Along to Holiday Carols at the San Diego Symphony”s ‘Noel Noel’ Concerts!
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Sing Along to Holiday Carols at the San Diego Symphony''s 'Noel Noel' Concerts The San Diego Symphony rings in the holiday season with joyful “Noel Noel” concerts Dec. 15-17. Sing along to popular holiday carols and, in addition to the Symphony, enjoy the sounds of the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir. Special holiday-themed treats and drinks will be available for purchase in the Prebys Plaza. Tickets. Audiences will also love the whimsical stop-motion film “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” featuring a screening of Disney’s...Our December Holiday Guide Is Filled With Fun Seasonal Activities, Dining and Shopping!
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San Diego's shops, wineries and restaurants are ready to make your season merry and bright! Activities include Seaport Village's Selfies With Santa, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, and the dazzling Lightscape experience at San Diego Botanic Garden. View all the December fun here
Ring In the Season With Our Holiday Activities, Shopping & Dining Guide!
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San Diego's shops, wineries and restaurants are ready to make your season merry and bright! Activities include outdoor traditions such as Seaport Village's Surfin' Santa, the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, and the beloved Balboa Park event "December Nights." Check out the complete list here
Order Your Holiday Platter Today From Prontos Gourmet Market!
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At Prontos Gourmet Market you can order a sweet treats, mini pastry platter (Covid style) individually wrapped! They also have wonderful Chucuterie platters! Order your platter today! #dessert #pastries #carlsbadvillage #carlsbadfoodie 2812 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad (760) 434-2644 prontosmarket.com
La Jolla Music Society’s 2023-24 Winter Season Features Diverse and Dynamic Offerings! Tickets On Sale Now!
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Take note of La Jolla Music Society’s dynamic 55th Anniversary Winter Season, kicking off October 7, 2023, and continuing through June 2024. With 11 different series, including piano, chamber, recital, jazz, dance, global roots, kids, speakers and more, it’s the company’s biggest season yet. See returning favorites, new faces and debuts, family-friendly and holiday season shows, and classical music experiences. Highlights of the 2023–24 Winter Season include: ● Hispanic Heritage Month in October with Latin GRAMMY nominee Mariachi Herencia de México with lead singer La...