Enjoy World-Class Concerts by the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell!
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Orchestrate an evening out enjoying world-class performances by the San Diego Symphony. From April through September, the symphony presents classical favorites, movies in film, jazz, R&B, Broadway and rock at its premier outdoor venue: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The festive atmosphere on San Diego’s picturesque waterfront starts on April 21 and 22 with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Debussy. Spring concerts continue with Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 (May 5 and 6), the Violent Femmes with the San Diego Symphony (May 10), Star-Wars: A New Hope -...Visit this exciting North County children’s museum and experience a world of wonders with hands-on activities for kids up to age 10.
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Visit this exciting North County children’s museum and experience a world of wonders with hands-on activities for kids up to age 10. Interactive exhibits focus on science, art, and world cultures and are separated into four distinct areas: Explore, Imagine, Experiment, and Discover. Children can set sail on the Discovery Sailboat, travel to the Kids Global Village, feed chickens in the Children’s Discovery Garden, and uncover a whole dinosaur fossil in the Base Camp dig site year round. Also enjoy the museum’s educational programming...Enjoy the Ride With North County Transit District!
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Sit back and enjoy the ride with North County Transit District! NCTD’s family of services includes the scenic north-south COASTER commuter train, east-west SPRINTER hybrid rail, and BREEZE bus network. In addition to transporting more than 11 million passengers throughout North San Diego annually, the COASTER and SPRINTER offer a great way to enjoy some inexpensive sightseeing. The COASTER’S double-decker cars traverse the beautiful coastline between downtown San Diego and Oceanside all day long with stops near beaches, restaurants, and boutiques. The modern...
Fleet Science Center Has Smart Fun For Everyone!
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Experiment with 100+ interactive, “do-touch” exhibits and check out fun traveling exhibitions in this inspiring science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park. Inside the Fleet Science Center you can construct marble roller coasters in the Tinkering Studio, interact with a swirling tornado, learn how to generate electricity and explore other fun science concepts! The Fleet is also home to the world’s first IMAX® Dome Theater, showing stunning nature and science films in an immersive, wrap-around screen experience. Without leaving your seat, you’ll feel as if...
Family Fun & Adventures Await in Our Summer Events, Activities & Camps Guide!
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Adventure awaits this summer in sunny San Diego! Dream, experiment and make new friends at all kinds of camps, plus enjoy family activities at area museums and other venues. Also check out live music and events at area dining, shopping and winery destinations. See it all in our Summer Events, Activities & Camps Guide here: https://buff.ly/40C2xTN #summer #summercamps #familyfun #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoBay #BalboaPark #RadyShell #SanDiegoMuseums #OceanBeach #Coronado #DelMar #Carlsbad #Oceanside #SanMarcos #Escondido #Temecula #Wineries #TemeculaValley #DestinationShopping #VintageShops #HomeDecor #followppsd #shoplocal
Best Pizza & Brew Serving Up Hot Slices, Salads, Beer and More at Five Locations!
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Choose pizza by the slice or whole pie at this popular gathering spot, with multiple locations, including its newest restaurant in Vista! With a roster of 13 specialty pizzas from pepperoni to margarita, both meat lovers and veggie fans can get their fix. Starters include warmed garlic knots, fried calamari, and marina and meatballs, perfect as standalone meals. Fresh salads and hearty sandwiches highlight the rest of the menu. Craft beer lovers will appreciate pale ales, stouts and palate-pleasing pilsners. Enjoy outdoor seating, booth...Chill Out at Lighthouse Ice Cream in Ocean Beach!
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Make your ice cream dreams come true at the coolest shop in Ocean Beach! Located a half-block from the ocean, Lighthouse Ice Cream not only features 39 flavors of the sweet treat (both traditional hard scoop and soft serve), but also offers yummy shakes, malts, sundaes and flurries. In addition to plain, sugar and waffle cones, Lighthouse offers specialty cookie cones and crispy pretzel cones. Not to be missed is the store's showstopper, the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, especially with bacon! With so many...
Fall In Love With Sweet Deals in Our February 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/3JGezGG #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 #2023
Donut Bar in Pacific Beach Can Whip Up Donuts for Any and All Occasions!
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Let your donut dreams come true at this artisan bakery whipping up fluffy, whimsical and fun versions of the traditional treat (like Oh My Birthday Cake Oreo donuts - pictured). Rainbow sprinkles, fruit glazes, and chocolate drizzles still top the doughy discs and bars, but with new twists, fantastic flavors and delightful names. Customer favorites include the Caramel Latte, Triple Chocolate Threat, Crème Brûlée, Maple Bacon and the Strawberry Split. All goodies are handmade in small batches onsite, and flavors (including 10+ vegan options as...
Meet Amazing Wildlife at Living Coast Discovery Center!
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Cathy Hendrie PassPort to San Diego Come face-to-face with with moray eels, an American bald eagle, sea turtles and many more fascinating animal residents at The Living Coast Discovery Center, just six miles south of downtown San Diego. The center’s “living, breathing, flapping, buzzing, and splashing home” sits on the 316-acre San Diego National Wildlife Refuge on Sweetwater Marsh, the ideal location for exploration of the region’s most memorable wildlife in their native habitats. Get close to rays as an interactive touch pool puts the...
Journey Through Time As You Visit Four Museums In One Place at Heritage of Americas Museum!
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Journey through time as you visit four museums in one place: Natural History features specimens from throughout the world. Archaeology is filled with pre-Columbian artifacts from North, Central and South America. The artifacts in Anthropology represent Native American life after 1492. The Art Wing has contemporary western art and a Chinese collection, including a jade burial suit from the Han Dynasty. Stroll through the botanical gardens, containing exotic palm trees on one side and desert plants on the other. Heritage of the Americas Museum...
Experience warmth and casual elegance paired with award-winning wines and cuisine at Avensole Winery in Temecula!
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Sample unparalleled wines with views to match at this enchanting vineyard perched on the top of Rancho California Road in beautiful Temecula Wine Country. The winery’s hilltop vantage point offers visitors an outstanding view of the Valley and its spectacular sunsets. Named Avensole, (a hybrid of the Italian “avventura,” meaning “adventure” and “sole,” meaning “one-of-a-kind” or “matchless) by the Lytton family, who bought the property in 2014, the winery has a lovely hilltop restaurant, elegant tasting room and a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. Relax on the...
Kick Off 2023 With Our January Newsletter!
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Our January newsletter kicks off 2023 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/3W1byD6 #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 #2023
Our December Holiday Shopping, Dining & Activity Guide Will Make Your Season Bright!
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Celebrate the season and enjoy our December Holiday Shopping, Dining & Activity Guide, filled with tree lightings, photos with Santa, gift ideas, tasty bites, wine tasting, festive events and more! Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3VvvqPl #SanDiego #SanDiegoBay #BalboaPark #December #DecemberNights #BelmontPark #holidays #Oceanside #Carlsbad #CarlsbadVillage #Encinitas #Vista #SanMarcos #Escondido #SolanaBeach #DelMar #OldTownSanDiego #OceanBeach #LaJolla #Coronado #MissionBeach #Temecula #TemeculaValley #Ramona #winetasting #shopping #dining #thingstodo #followppsd
Belmont Park Coupon for $5 Off Unlimited Rides Pass & More!
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Belmont Park is an iconic amusement center that is located on the surf and sand of Mission Beach. The amusement center dates back to 1925, where visitors still ride the Giant Dipper, an original wooden roller coaster, which sits majestically along the ocean and boardwalk of Mission Beach. The park offers free parking and free park admission and is loaded with concession stands to fine dining eateries, amusement rides, arcade, laser tag, zip line and the FlowRider®, flow boarding fun for beginners and professionals alike. Belmont Park is the optimal oceanfront...
Enjoy Smokin’ Hot Food While Cheering On The Chiefs (Or Your Favorite Team) at Kansas City BBQ!
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By Carolyn Howard PassPort to San Diego If you love the first-place Kansas City Chiefs and good old-fashioned barbecue, then Kansas City BBQ in downtown San Diego is the place for you! The famous "Top Gun" bar and eatery serves up oh-so-tasty gridiron grub along with all the game action on various big screen TVs placed throughout the restaurant and bar, indoor and patio dining area and the back room, which seats approximately 40 people. On a recent Sunday night, the Chiefs took on their...
Celebrate the Season With Our Holiday Shopping, Dining & Planning Guide!
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Celebrate the season and enjoy our Holiday Shopping, Dining & Activity Guide, filled with Small Business Saturday specials, gift ideas, tasty bites, wine tasting, festive events and more! Check it all out here: https://buff.ly/3tQ2Hso #SanDiego #SanDiegoCounty #BalboaPark #November #December #BlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday #holidays #Oceanside #Carlsbad #CarlsbadVillage #Encinitas #Vista #SanMarcos #Escondido #SolanaBeach #DelMar #OldTownSanDiego #OceanBeach #LaJolla #Coronado #MissionBeach #Temecula #TemeculaValley #Ramona #winetasting #shopping #dining #thingstodo #followppsd
Let Furnishings and Decor From Hollywood TV Shows Play A Starring Role in Your Home!
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Feel like a star in your own home with a piece of Hollywood from this entertaining retro store in downtown Oceanside. Snag TV show sofas, dressers, consoles, tables, chairs, artwork and accessories that span different eras and styles. Also have fun sifting through gently used fashions straight from the set. About 90 percent of the store consists of screen-used items, all at deep discounts. Drop by often as inventory rotates weekly. Check out these like-new steals and celebrate your moment in the spotlight. Open...
Superlamb Makes Custom Seat Covers Plus Comfy Footwear! See Our Coupon Below!
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Slip into soft sheepskin footwear and seat covers from Superlamb, soothing the soles and backsides of San Diegans for generations. The ccompany's new Escondido Auto Park showroom carries cozy slippers, moccasins and both casual and work boots for men, women and kids. Superlamb carries its own comfy collection — featuring long sizes and narrow, medium and wide widths — in addition to the popular UGG line. A San Diego institution since 1978, the company makes custom covers for car seats, steering wheels, seat belts, consoles and even...
Get A 2-For-1 Wine Tasting at Vindemia Vineyard & Winery in Temecula!
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Sample bold handcrafted reds and crisp whites at this family-owned winery overlooking the Temecula countryside. The intimate venue prides itself on its excellent wine selection, knowledgeable staff and personal touch. Sip by the glass or enjoy pours at the outdoor tasting bar, located in a private rose garden, or on the sunny terrace below. (Outside picnic fare is welcomed!) Become a Wine Club member and enjoy access to limited production estate wines, wine discounts, complimentary tastings and — in a nod to the one...