Dine on gourmet pancakes, baked omelettes and crêpes at the flagship Front Street restaurant that is Richard Walker's Pancake House, one of four locations in San Diego County. The menu features 20-plus varieties of pancakes, an array of egg dishes, waffles and crepes. There’s also a lunch menu of sandwiches and salads and a children’s menu. Enjoy egg and thick-cut bacon dishes and the show-stopper: the apple pancake, which is cooked to order in 10 to 20 minutes. Customers might smell the apples baking when they arrive. The eatery is also known for its oven-baked omelettes and its German pancake, a large bowl-shaped, souffle-like baked...

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Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments, so it's crucial to find a trustworthy realtor who connects you with the community. Nicole Assef, a 21-year San Diego resident with East Coast roots, excels in assisting first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, and out-of-town relocators with luxury and second-home properties. Coldwell Banker West, with 12 offices in San Diego County, is a four-time Platinum Status award winner by Anywhere Leads, offering both regional and global reach. This is essential for Nicole’s niche in military relocation, as service members relocate to San Diego from worldwide duty stations. With limited time between work demands...

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     Share dynamic dishes at this Gaslamp Quarter hotspot, serving Greek-inspired small plates and entrées, plus handcrafted cocktails every day of the week. A major draw since opening in 2012, the airy, multi-level venue boasts sky-high ceilings, a full bar and lounge, sidewalk seating and room for private events. The mouthwatering menu features Greek and Mediterranean classics with a Southern California twist. Nosh on cold or hot "mezes" or "tastes," such as hummus, baba ghanoush, feta and mixed olives, spanakopita, calamari and falafel, all prepared fresh and paired with warm pita. Heartier choices include various Greek kabobs, moussaka, lamb...

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Feel 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

Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and the wine-making passion that defines this sustainably farmed family estate vineyard, one of the oldest and largest in Temecula Wine Country. Most of the vines on the 310-acre expanse produce Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, along with varieties of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and Moscato. Sip your way through these award winners in the spacious, barn-style tasting room, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enhance the experience dining al fresco in a garden setting at the Restaurant at Ponte, open for lunch and dinner; and/or embark upon a behind-the-scenes ranch tour, which includes sampling young wine straight from...

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Get lost in aviation and space exploration at this top-flight museum in the heart of Balboa Park! See a flight-worthy replica of the Spirit of St. Louis which carried Charles Lindbergh on the world’s first solo trans-Atlantic flight. Experience the real Apollo 9 command module, one of only a handful on display in the world. View aircraft used by barnstormers of the 1920s. Appreciate classic military aircraft from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Enjoy the only 3D/4D theater in Balboa Park. Now Open! "SPACE: Our Greatest Adventure" and "ABOVE AND BEYOND," two interactive galleries exploring mankind’s never-ending...

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