The Grand Tea Room in downtown Escondido had a wide array of gifts for the holiday season. Come visit their gift shop for unique gift ideas. The venue’s elegant tea service takes place three times per day, Tues.-Sat. Choose from a menu of over 45 gourmet loose-leaf teas and savor tea sandwiches, scones, shepherd’s pie, quiche, fresh fruit and petite desserts served on triple-tiered towers. Also order "Tea to Go." Call (760) 233-9500 for reservations. The Grand Tea Room

Check out the "Esco Alley Art" mural project, with 17 new murals in the alley south of Grand between Broadway and Kalmia. This is the fourth phase of the project, which launched in 2021 with 33 murals decorating the alley. The paintings are just one of the many things to see in downtown Escondido! For more information, visit the Escondido Downtown Business Association or call (760) 207-6321.

Circle back to the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel! Almost all of the animal figures are original from 1910, as are the hand-painted murals on the center panels, the outer rounding boards, the military band organ, the motor, and the famous brass ring game. Fifty-two animals — ranging from horses to giraffes to zebras — and four chariots, are hand-carved and intricately and colorfully painted. Rides, set by an old-fashioned egg timer, last 5 minutes, with a top speed on the outside ring of 13 miles per hour. Take a spin and make new memories on this treasured attraction, celebrating...

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GALILEO: Space Visionary Special Exhibition - Last Chance to See it Sunday January 8, 2023! Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer who has been called the “father” of observational astronomy, physics, the scientific method and modern science. The GALILEO: Space Visionary special exhibition is a hands-on, interactive exhibition engaging visitors by revealing the secrets of Galileo’s groundbreaking science through interactive experiments and exhibits. With a hands-on simple machines lab, even the youngest scientist can have fun learning how yesterday’s science has shaped the modern world. Key features of the exhibition include: over 65 exhibits expertly handcrafted in Italy, historical documents, true...

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Be Sure to Order Your Fluffy, Fun and Fancy Holiday Treats from the Donut Bar in Pacific Beach! Let your donut dreams come true at this artisan bakery whipping up fluffy, whimsical and fun versions of the traditional treat. 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 well!) rotate weekly. Whether for the office, a...

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NEW LOCATION ALERT Enjoy THREE Best Pizza & Brew stands at the new Snapdragon Stadium! Whether you’re cheering on the San Diego State Aztecs San Diego Wave FC or San Diego Legion you can now add Best Pizza & Brew into your game-day plan! Snapdragon Stadium #bestpizza #bestpizzaandbrew #pizza #pizzalovers #foodie #brewery #oceanside #vista #carmelvalley #miramesa #cardiff #sandiego #snapdragonstadium #sdsu #sdsuaztecs — in San Diego.