Savage Gardens “The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants”
July 1 – October 29 Explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants with this fascinating exhibition. In addition to a collection of real carnivorous species that feast on insects, get a bug’s-eye perspective with three larger-than-life installations inside and around our 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. Featuring multiple Sarracenia Trumpets, a walk-in Fanged Pitcher Plant Nepenthes, and a moving, interactive Venus Flytrap, all installations are constructed with aluminum and resin offering incredible interpretations of these unique plants. Vendors will also be featured on select weekends selling plants, potting materials, and other merchandise. Learn More
Summer Camp 2023 Presented by Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium CA
Summer Camp 2023 Birch Aquarium is thrilled to offer in-person summer camps for children ages 4-13! Explore underwater worlds and meet ocean creatures in their fun and safe week-long camps — whether you’re looking for an on-site or off-site experience, they have what you need with half-day and full-day options. Campers can play games, create fun crafts, engage in science activities, surf, snorkel, and of course, get up close to marine animals! REGISTER HERE DOWNLOAD BIRCH AQUARIUM'S 2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
Old 97 to Reopen
From late summer to early fall, DPR conservatively opens a 6-mile out-and-back trail in a secluded part of the Ramona Grasslands, named the Old Survey Road 97 Trail. Old Survey Road 97 Trail* is open Saturdays and Sundays between Aug. 15 to Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. until sunset - and only to visitors who’ve completed a quick tutorial and secured their temporary permit. Golden eagles have been seen foraging in the area, and it’s for their protection that we keep it closed during nesting season. In fact, more than a hundred bird species have been documented on site – but...
Wiens Family Cellars Celebrating California Wine Month With Six Concerts!
Wiens Family Cellars is celebrating California Wine Month with a September Concert Series and you're invited! Enjoy wine, music and food for five weekends and six concerts in the winery's outdoor amphitheater. The stellar lineup features: • Sept: 1: "We Belong - A Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Tribute" - Tickets • Sept. 8: "Stairway to Zeppelin" — Led Zeppelin Tribute Band - Tickets • Sept. 9: "A Flock of Seagulls" - Tickets • Sept. 16: "Faux Fighters" — Food Fighters Tribute Band - Tickets • Sept. 23: "No Duh" — No Doubt Tribute Band" - Tickets • Sept. 29: "Earth to Mars" — Bruno Mars Tribute Band...
2023 Summer Movies In The Park! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Enjoying 14 Movies from Fallbrook to Chula Viata!
2023 Summer Movies In The Park! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Enjoying 14 Movies from Fallbrook to Chula Viata! Did you know that today is the start of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth? Celebrate the rich Hispanic culture and diversity of your community with County Parks. We have 16 #free outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy: Saturday, Sept. 16 8 a.m., Old Survey Road 97 Trail @ Ramona Grasslands (Permit @ https://tinyurl.com/mcfdjd7j) 9 a.m., Self-guided Nature Discovery Table @ Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 9 a.m., Saturday Morning Hike @ Wilderness Gardens 9 a.m., Ranger-Led Interpretive Hike @ Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch 10 a.m., Nature Discovery Table @ Morrison Pond 6:...
Join Casa de Bandini for Restaurant Week!
Casa de Bandini is partnering with the California Restaurant Association through October 1 to offer a special lunch and dinner menu, both available for dine-in or takeout. See you soon!
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event Enjoy live music, a community art project and science stations on April 22-23 and 29-30! La Jolla, CA (March 15, 2023) — This Earth Day, Birch Aquarium is throwing a Party for the Planet, offering guests a fun opportunity to celebrate our ocean’s biodiversity and learn how they can take action to make a difference. As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the aquarium aims to connect families to the ocean through research, play and social learning that support healthy habitats. Held over two weekends, Party...
Prontos Gourmet Market Makes Dinners to Go!
Prontos Gourmet Market 2812 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, California
Enjoy soups and top-of-the-line sandwiches, salads and pastas — all made from scratch with fresh local ingredients — at Prontos Gourmet Market, THE place to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and pick up dinners to go in Carlsbad Village. Prontos features an amazing array of gourmet foods and specialty items like Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pies, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Wild Atlantic Salmon and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Not to be missed is the large pastry case! Order online or call (760) 434-2644 for curbside pickup.
Dine Bayside at the Coronado Ferry Landing!
Coronado Ferry Landing 1201 First Street at "B" Avenue, Coronado, CA
Enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay at elegant restaurants and casual eateries — all with outdoor dining options — at the Coronado Ferry Landing! Savor exquisite Mexican dishes at Costa Azul, fabulous Italian at Il Fornaio and wonderful Hawaiian at Peohe’s! Casual dining options include Spiro Gyros, serving authentic Greek fare; Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, serving Memphis-style ribs, smoked wings and corn fritters; and Village Pizzeria Bayside, cooking up made-to-order pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes. Don't miss live music 2-5 p.m. weekends. Coronado Ferry Landing
Cape Rey Resort offers Event Spaces
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA
Cape Rey Hilton spa and resort offers it's event spaces for reservation use Host your event on our palm-lined terrace, which overlooks the sea, or choose an indoor meeting venue, including a ballroom for 650 guests and our 10-seat Osprey room. You’ll have access to A/V equipment and catering, and our staff will be on hand to help organize your event. TOTAL EVENT SPACE 11,345sq. ft. LARGEST ROOM SETUP 5,766sq. ft. MEETING ROOMS 7 GUEST ROOMS 215