Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie's, the swanky cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside. A mellow haven with a distinguished interior, the Pier View Way venue offers select high-end drinks at 4 p.m. weekdays with a 1 p.m. start on weekends. Slide into a padded booth, relax at the long bar, or on the patio. Enjoy classic cocktails such as martinis or whiskey sours, or try traditions with a twist. Masterful mixologists can also whip up just about any custom order. Sparkling, white and rose, red and dessert wines, plus domestic and draft beers round out the mood-elevating menu. frankiesoceanside.com

This cultural & educational facility showcases the prehistoric and historic art, culture, and natural history of the Americas through four wings of exhibits: Natural History, Archaeology, Anthropology and Art. The Tropical Garden Patio, the Desert Garden Patio, and the surrounding landscaping may be considered a fifth wing. At the heart of the museum is their unique gift shop. Come and enjoy a “Journey Through Time” at this amazing museum, which is located on the campus of Cuyamaca College in Rancho San Diego. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and free for Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College Students and children 17...

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Visit the San Diego thrift store with MORE! This gem in downtown Ocean Beach carries brand name clothing, shoes and accessories for the whole family as well as furniture, home décor, instruments, antiques, art, books, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and many more cool curios. Browse their hand-dyed tie dyes, hand-poured soy wax candles and abundance of plants. Be sure to check out their NEW MUSIC SECTION which carries a wide variety of guitar strings and accessories as well. LIVE BANDS MONTHLY: CHECK OUT THEIR MONTHLY LINE-UP! https://www.theheartob.com/event-calendar Family-owned and operated, the thrift store has grown to three locations since 2010, the newest...

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Pick up beautiful brand name clothing, vintage and modern shoes, furniture, home decor such as cool clocks and lamps, instruments, books, one-of-kind jewelry pieces and many more treasures for unbelievably low prices at Humble Heart Thrift Store in Ocean Beach! This hidden gem has a wide selection of kitchen and office supplies as well, plus neat knick knacks. Humble Heart's team is most happy to help you find that certain something, or accept your donation. The store is at 4873 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach. Open at 10 a.m. daily. Call (619) 326-8212. Humble Heart Thrift Store

Stop by and get a bottle of LOCAL wine at Rose’s Tasting Room, a warm and inviting family-owned shop in Old Town San Diego’s Fiesta de  Reyes plaza! Wine and craft beer selections from San Diego County producers rotate monthly and keep happy customers coming back. Tastes, flights and bottles of red, white and rosé wines, as well as draft local craft beers, are available, not to mention an extensive offering of unique gifts and food items. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 p.m. daily (weekends too!) and includes $1 off a glass of wine and $1 off a pint of beer. Open daily. Rose’s Tasting Room

Please your palate sampling local wines and microbrews (and non-alcoholic options!) at Rose’s Tasting Room, a warm and inviting family-owned shop in Old Town San Diego’s Fiesta de  Reyes plaza. Wine and beer selections from San Diego County producers rotate monthly and keep happy customers coming back. Tastes, flights and bottles of red, white and rosé wines, mimosas, as well as draft local craft beers, are available, not to mention an extensive offering of unique gifts and food items. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 p.m. daily (weekends too!) and includes $1 off a glass of wine and $1 off a pint of beer. Open daily. Rose’s Tasting Room

Savor complimentary samples of fresh, antioxidant-rich olive oils, vinegars, herbs and spices at this culinary shop, one of two locations in Old Town San Diego. The bright boutique is a popular stop for locals and tourists strolling San Diego Avenue, Old Town's main thoroughfare. Family-owned and operated, this company of premier Southern California olive oil growers produces signature offerings such as Fresh Blood Orange Olive Oil, described as "an orange kissed by a raspberry." Vinegars include Fresh Apple Balsamico Bianco, perfect for summer salad dressings or a glaze for chicken or turkey. The shop also carries other foodie delights such as...

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San Diego’s Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States – no other place boasts 1,200 acres, 65 miles of hiking trails, more than a dozen museums, fantastic gardens, performing arts venues, and the San Diego Zoo! The Balboa Park Explorer Pass provides admission to multiple venues, and is up to a 58% savings over purchasing admission separately. Pass options include One-Day, Multi-Day (good for 7 consecutive days), or an Annual Pass that provides admission all year long. Add the San Diego Zoo to the Multi-Day Pass for a truly unforgettable Balboa Park experience! Click here...

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