Enjoy friendly faces and a cup of kombucha waiting to greet you at this wellness-focused shop near the beach in Oceanside. A favorite of locals, this sunny spot specializes in the probiotic fermentation of kombucha tea with its heirloom SCOBY culture. Sample refreshing flavors like Mango, Ginger or Lavender, all on tap. The store also carries around 30 organic specialty teas, herbs and roots for bulk fill up or served hot to go. Now serving vegan comfort food from noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Don’t miss the famous — and free! — Pancake Breakfast, held 10 a.m.-noon the second Sunday of each...

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Treat yourself and tour this treasure trove that brings childhood memories back to life. Showcasing 13,000 square feet of everything from vintage Levi’s to vinyl records, to Mid-century Modern furnishings and exquisite estate jewelry, this home designer destination is truly a sight to behold. Since opening its doors in 2017, the store has quickly become a go-to for vintage lovers and for those who prefer to shop small, as the store carries many one-of-a-kind items created by local artisans. Wares of over 100 dealer spaces are all under one roof. Open daily. Sea Hive Marketplace

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...

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Ready to get out of the house and work in a pretty, private furnished office? Professionals will love the brand-new spaces at Oceanside Technology Center. Disconnect from the noise of everyday life and increase productivity. Inquire about month-to-month private office rental, which includes access to a private keypad locked office, sit/stand desk, reliable WiFi, printer use and access to all common areas. State-of-the-art conference rooms, daily private office rental, co-working and virtual offices also available. Only blocks from the beach and the Sprinter station, and dog-friendly! Call (760) 635-0230 or visit Oceanside Tech Center online.

Enjoy authentic Salvadorian fare at this downtown Escondido restaurant known for its tasty pupusas, El Salvador’s national dish. The pupusas are thick, round corn cakes cooked on a hot griddle stuffed with fillings like beans, cheese, pork, zucchini, shrimp, and loroco. Pupusas are typically accompanied by curtido (a spicy cabbage slaw) and tomato salsa. Choose from a range of these handmade treats as an appetizer or enjoy as a main course. Those with adventurous appetites are invited to try the Pupusa Loca: a large 10 inches in diameter pupusa with all the ingredients — almost a pound of toppings and...

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Come see artists at work in The Spanish Village Art Center. Take a stroll through our historic working studios featuring over 200 local artists working in all different mediums. Click on the link below to see the artist studio list. Then on thumbnails for more information.  https://spanishvillageartcenter.com/studios-index/

     Delight in elegant ambiance and savor fresh, light and healthy homemade recipes passed through generations at this charming restaurant in Pacific Beach. Easy listening music filters through the dining room and intricate wood carvings from Thailand adorn the walls. The warm waitstaff take eat-in and to-go orders of entrées like Pad Kee-mao noodle, Panang Curry with rice and crispy tropical duck with mango. Other favorites include Summer Salmon, Spicilicious Seafood and Royal Nest (stir-fried shrimp, chicken, vegetables and cashew nuts on a crispy noodle nest). For dessert, coconut or green tea ice cream, or fresh mango with sweet...

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