Enjoy April at the Coronado Ferry Landing, which boasts charming shops, restaurants and spectacular skyline views of downtown San Diego! The seaside shopping village features beautiful boutiques carrying everything from men’s and women’s fashions and footwear to memorabilia and seashells all surrounded by inviting seating areas to relax in the sun. There is live music each weekend and a Tuesday afternoon farmers market. Catch the daily ferry to this lovely bayside district, a perfect way to spend the day! Coronado Ferry Landing

   Enjoy fresh pastries, 100 percent natural ice cream, made-to-order sandwiches (everything from turkey & avocado to fresh veggie wraps), smoothies, cakes and pies. A favorite of locals for 27 years and a laptopper’s paradise, the shop offers free WiFi, a coffee and tea refill, and a relaxed atmosphere in which to work or play games. Welcoming staffers and outdoor seating overlooking the quaint fountain courtyard below complement the experience, making Vinaka well worth the visit. Stop by for takeout or call (760) 720-7890 for a pickup order. vinakacafe.net Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 211, Carlsbad • (760) 720-7890

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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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EcoVivarium Living Museum in Escondido is temporarily closed, but families can book Private and Semi-Private Interactive Tours and see the animals up close.  The Museum is also offering in-person birthday and private events at the client’s location. The public can help EcoVivarium by volunteering at the museum, booking birthday parties or private tours, purchasing items on the museum’s wish list, and donating to EcoVivarium online

Tour this wine and car lover's dream, blending fine wine with classic automobiles in San Diego's North County. Vintage vehicle buffs can check out the world's largest collection of American convertibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, an array of early Barbie Dolls, vintage household appliances, and other blasts from the past. Approximately 100 showstoppers ranging from carriages of the 1800s to the muscle cars of the 1970s — each iconic model evoking reverence and nostalgia. Regular admission is $10; free for kids 9 and under. Visitors can toast to these era-defining cars with a glass, flight or bottle of Deer Park estate wine...

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