Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CABirch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons More than 70 seadragons are thriving behind the scenes. 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 Associate Curator Leslee Matsushige who leads Birch Aquarium’s Seahorse and Seadragon Breeding Programs. “This is a very challenging...
Catch the COASTER After San Diego Padres Games!
North County Transit Distrcit 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CANeed a ride back from the San Diego Padres game at Petco Park? Ride in style. Take the COASTER on the northbound 699 Trains! Parking is free for COASTER passengers, transfer is free for the trolley right to Petco Park, and kids under 18 ride free with Pronto YOP (Youth Opportunity Pass). Download the PRONTO mobile app to purchase your ride on COASTER before you arrive at the platform. To use PRONTO, simply add value to your account and tap your PRONTO card or scan your mobile app every time you ride. NCTD
Explore More of San Diego, For Less, With MTS!
San Diego, CAExplore more of San Diego, for less, with MTS! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County and offers direct access to popular destinations from the U.S. – Mexico border to downtown, UTC, Mission Valley and beyond! You can catch the Trolley or bus to the airport, beaches, sporting events, dining, shopping and more. Get on board with PRONTO, the easy way to pay for transit. Get the PRONTO app or card, then tap or scan each time you ride to pay-as-you-go. Learn more at RidePRONTO.com. Plan your trip and get real-time info at sdmts.com.
Celebrate Your Next Party or Event At Casa De Reyes or Barra Barra Saloon located in Fiesta De Reyes in Old Town!
Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant 2754 Calhoun St., San DiegoRaise a glass to good company, delicious drinks, and great Mexican cuisine at Casa de Reyes, situated in the back of the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard. Enjoy the lush garden setting, fire pits and a fiesta with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Daily entertainment ranges from energetic mariachis to historical plays to traditional folklorico dancing. The restaurant serves everything imaginable under the Mexican sun, from burritos, tostadas and tacos to enchiladas, carnitas and tamales. More than just a restaurant, Casa de Reyes is an authentic Mexican experience for all the senses. Drink it all in, including the enormous 58-ounce fish-bowl-sized...
Hear the Dazzling Pianist Alice Sara Ott at The Conrad in La Jolla!
In a multimedia reimagining of the piano recital, Alice Sara Ott illuminates Chopin’s bewitching and elusive 24 Preludes with help from masterpieces of the piano literature, from Arvo Pärt to Chilly Gonzales. Echoes Of Life is a personal musical reflection on the moments, fragments and experiences that make up a life. Accompanied by a full-length video installation designed by architect Hakan Demirel, Ott takes us on a virtual journey through the microcosm of Echoes Of Life, in its U.S. premiere, Friday, April 28 in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. The program includes Chopin preludes paired with pieces by Tristano, Ligeti, Rota, Gonzales, Takemitsu, Pärt, and Ott herself. Tickets
Buy Colorful and Unique Gifts at Bazaar del Mundo Shops!
Bazaar del Mundo 4133 Taylor St., San Diego, CAFind gifts for everyone on your list at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, a vibrant collection of boutiques in San Diego’s Old Town full of unique items from around the world. Then head next door to Casa Guadalajara for holiday specials, plus sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and birdbath margaritas. Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at these favorite San Diego venues! Learn more about Bazaar del Mundo here
Stone and Glass in Escondido offering Classes
Take A Class and experience the ancient art of glass blowing! NO experience necessary, minimum age for most hot glass classes is 9 years. All tools, materials and supplies are included, unless otherwise noted. No prior glass blowing experience required. All Classes are available for groups, call 760-294-7447 or email info@stoneandglass.com to schedule. Remember to wear closed toe shoes and loose fitting cotton or natural fiber clothing, NO short shorts or short skirts. Long hair must be tied back, we recommend sunscreen if you have sensitive skin. Pieces made in class must cool down slowly and are ready for pick...
Join Hawthorne Country Store For A Flock Talk!
Hawthorne Country Store will host a Flock Talk at 3 p.m. April 29! This chicken-focused educational event will be in preparation for putting Chick Day birds in their outside coops. The focus will be on anatomy, nutrition, predator proofing, pecking order and preparing for heat. The family-owned feed and homesteading supply store in Escondido is filled with everything for your furry, feathered and equine friends. Along with animal food, treats, and care supplies, the venue carries home food preservation goods, garden equipment, seeds, tack, Western and riding apparel, country home decor, gifts, and is an official Pendleton clothing and housewares dealer. Open at...
Register Now For ‘Run Through the Vineyard’ at Maurice Car’rie Winery!
The 35th Annual "Run Through the Vineyard" on April 29 runs through Maurice Car'rie Winery. The event is the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club's major fundraiser for the various community service projects such as literacy program, youth leadership training programs and scholarships for at risk youth in which the Club is involved. Surrounded by the Temecula Valley's beautiful hills and mountains, the course will take you through the lovely vineyard at the Maurice Car'rie Winery. The course is challenging with several hills as you run down through the vines and up again several times. Join with winery for 2-for-1 wine tasting from 9:30-11 a.m. on the...
Try the New Vegetarian Panini at Sunny Side Kitchen in Escondido!
Sunny Side Kitchen 155 S Orange St., Escondido, CAFeel the warmth and be welcomed like family at Sunny Side Kitchen, an award-winning breakfast and lunch gem in Escondido. Former journalists-turned-restaurant owners offer grilled-to-order panini, fresh salads, homemade soups, real old-fashioned lemonade and bite-size cookies along with one of “The best breakfast sandwiches in America” according to Yelp and Bake Magazine. Pictured: The restaurant's new vegetarian panini with avocado, spinach, fresh sliced tomato, red onion, and feta cheese. Gather inside or opt for delivery within five miles of the restaurant. Takeout is available, as is online ordering, and they love to cater too! Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., closed on Sunday. Sunny Side Kitchen