The Holidays Are Here At Birch Aquarium at Scripps!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
The holidays are just around the corner and there is no shortage of fun to celebrate the magic of the SEAson at the aquarium! Here are some tips to get your holiday spirit on. Walking in a Winter Waddleland Start a new tradition with loved ones by visiting our penguins this holiday season. Birch Aquarium is the only aquarium on the West Coast where you can see Little Blue Penguins up close. Just like San Diegans, Little Blues enjoy mild winters and sunny skies. Snap a Holiday Photo with our Popular Shark Head Our iconic 8-foot-tall shark head is back! Stop by Shark Shores, enjoy panoramic...
Holiday Cocktail Class at Prohibition!
Join Prohibition for the next holiday cocktail class, Wednesday, December 21st from 6:30-8pm. Get behind the bar and learn how to make Angels Envy cocktails! Tickets include 3 cocktails, the cocktail class & take home Old Fashioned kit with custom Angels Envy glassware. Tickets are $40 per person ticket and space is limited@ Get your tix online at prohibtionsd.com
Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie’s, the swanky new cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside.
Frankies 406 pier view way, Oceanside, CA
Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie’s, the swanky new cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside. A mellow haven with a distinguished interior, the Pier View Way venue offers select high-end drinks at 5 p.m. weekdays with a 1 p.m. start on weekends. Slide into a padded booth, relax at the long bar, or watch the world go by while sipping on the patio. Enjoy classic cocktails such as martinis or whiskey sours, or try traditions with a twist — such as the tropical Sherry Colada. Masterful mixologists can also whip up just about any custom order....
Downtown Escondido’s ‘Esco Alley Art’ Project Features New Murals!
Downtown Escondido Business Association 243 S. Escondido Blvd., #701, Escondido, CA
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.
Ugly Sweaters & Dueling Pianos Night at The Shout! House
Join The Shout! House for an evening with Ugly Sweaters and Dueling Pianos. Wear your ugliest sweater for a chance to win a Prize. Doors at 6, Pianos at 6:30pm PIANO PLAYERS: Courtney, Dave, Eric, Jon, Martha RESERVATIONS
Visit Temecula Olive Oil in Old Town San Diego For That Perfect Holiday Gift!
Temecula Olive Oil Company 2424 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
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...
Get Your Thanksgiving Pies and Treats At Girard Gourme in La Jolla!
San Diego, CA
#Thanksgiving Pies & Treats Await You att Girard Gourmet! This #local#LaJolla gem has some of the best #pumpkinpie, #applepie, #croissants and more! ?: @sun.liko on Instagram
Host Your Holiday Party at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach!
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA
This year, host your holiday party on the coast at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach! Whether you have an intimate, small group of family or a large group for a company outing, the resort's elves (aka its seasoned and talented event team) has you covered. The resort has indoor and outdoor spaces, and lush, tropical grounds across from the beach. Call (760) 685-5403 or visit CapeRey.com for more information.
Drop Anchor at Shootz Fish x Beer in Oceanside!
shootz fish x beer 602 S. Tremont St. STE 101, Oceanside, CA
Dive into Oceanside's newest seafood sensation, Shootz Fish x Beer, "where flavors from Maui and Baja collide." Having dropped anchor within Tremont Collective’s Bottlecraft shop (a San Diego-based craft beer bar and retail bottle company), this fast-casual eatery serves fresh-off-the-boat fish tacos, Hawaiian-style poke, sustainable oysters, and daily specials. Poke purists, taco devotees and craft beer lovers simply order at the counter and are rewarded with the most innovative tastes around. Beer offerings such as the house Japanese lager — contract-brewed by San Diego standout AleSmith — complement the mouthwatering menu. Order online to pick up, or savor on the collective’s communal 3,400-square-foot open-air patio...
Ride the Historic Balboa Park Carousel, Fun For Kids of All Ages!
Forever Balboa Park 1549 El Prado St. 1, San Diego, CA
Circle the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel, built in 1910 and an iconic attraction in Balboa Park since 1922! Visitors may choose to ride any of 58 uniquely painted animals, all hand-carved with basswood. Almost all of the animals on this classic menagerie model carousel are original — excluding the four small horses that were added in the early 1960s — as are the elegant paintings on the center panels and the outer rounding-boards, the band organ, and the brass ring game. Rides are 5 minutes long, with a top speed on the outside ring of 13 miles per hour. Rides are timed the old-fashioned way: with...