Get A 2-For-1 Wine Tasting at Vindemia Vineyard & Winery!
Vindemia Vineyard and Winery 33133 Vista Del Monte Rd, Temecula, CA
Sample bold handcrafted reds and crisp whites at this family-owned winery overlooking the Temecula countryside. The intimate venue prides itself on its excellent wine selection, knowledgeable staff and personal touch. Sip by the glass or enjoy pours at the outdoor tasting bar, located in a private rose garden, or on the sunny terrace below. (Outside picnic fare is welcomed!) Become a Wine Club member and enjoy access to limited production estate wines, wine discounts, complimentary tastings and — in a nod to the one of the owners, who is also a hot-air balloon pilot — savings on a California Dreamin'...
Check Out the Esco Alley Art Mural Project!
Esco Alley Art Project 155 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA
Check out the Esco Alley Art mural project, with new murals in the alley south of Grand between Broadway and Kalmia. Thirty-three murals decorate the alley. The paintings are the fourth phase of a community project launched in 2021 by the Escondido Downtown Business Association. The paintings are just one of the many things to see in downtown Escondido! For more information, visit the Escondido DBA at https://buff.ly/3BkFgwj or call (760) 207-6321.
1st Annual USS Midway Birthday & Multi-Cultural Celebration!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 AT 11 AM – 4 PM 1st Annual USS Midway Birthday & Multi-Cultural Celebration USS Midway Museum Join us for a FREE community gathering of music, dance, birthday cake, history and more. Enjoy the sights and sounds of local multicultural music and traditional dances center stage on the flight deck of the Midway as we come together to celebrate 77 years of living history aboard America’s Living Symbol of Freedom. We hope you will join us for this entertaining community celebration! In 1945, the USS Midway was commissioned with Captain Joseph F. Bolger in command. She...
Escondido’s Historic Grape Day Festival Returns in September!
Escondido’s oldest and most famous event returns for the first time since 2018. The Grape Day Festival will return Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grape Day Park. The festival will feature activities and entertainment steeped in Escondido history and traditions: spinning and weaving, corn shelling and grinding, butter making, grape stomping, early-century vehicles and antique equipment, along with live swing jazz and bluegrass music. There will also be a wine and beer garden. The free, family-friendly event will be held in Grape Day Park, home to the original festivals in the heart of Escondido and next to City Hall and the...
Catch A Game at Kansas City Barbeque!
Kansas City Barbeque 600 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Catch A Game at Kansas City Barbeque! Cheer on your favorite team on TV at Kansas City Barbeque, an easygoing hangout serving hearty helpings of barbecue and beer in downtown San Diego. Aside from its tasty ribs, the place also serves sandwiches, chicken and beef, and delicious side dishes including cole slaw, beans, fries, to-die-for onion rings, potato salad, corn on the cob, and macaroni and cheese. Happy Hour runs every day from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and features food and beer specials like deals on delicious items such as pork sliders, hot wings and fries plus discounts on pints and...
Shop, Stroll, Dine and Enjoy The Views of San Diego Bay at Seaport Village!
Seaport Village 849 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Stroll about, savor delicious fare and find eclectic souvenirs and gifts at downtown’s Seaport Village! There are 50-plus diverse shops, 13 unique eateries and four bayside restaurants along with four miles of meandering cobblestone pathways plus a quarter-mile slate boardwalk along the San Diego Bay. Live music is also part of the fun. Learn more about Seaport Village here!
Prontos Gourmet Market Makes Dinners to Go!
Prontos Gourmet Market 2812 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, California
Enjoy soups and top-of-the-line sandwiches, salads and pastas — all made from scratch with fresh local ingredients — at Prontos Gourmet Market, THE place to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and pick up dinners to go in Carlsbad Village. Prontos features an amazing array of gourmet foods and specialty items like Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pies, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Wild Atlantic Salmon and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Not to be missed is the large pastry case! Order online or call (760) 434-2644 for curbside pickup.
Lanna Thai Cuisine Has Party Trays, Take Out and Delivery!
Lanna Thai Restaurant 4501 Mission Bay Drive 1B, San Diego, CA
Lanna Thai Cuisine is open and serving its deliciously imaginative menu in Pacific Beach. Lanna Thai offers light and healthy Thai cuisine with homemade recipes passed through generations. Enjoy a selection of vegetarian, seafood, curry, noodle dishes and more. Lunch specials available from 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner is served 5-9 p.m. Gift Cards and Group Party Trays are available. Please call (858) 274-8424 for take-out or delivery. Lanna Thai Cuisine.
Grab an espresso or hang out while savoring specialty coffees at this sunny seaside cafe on the upper level of Carlsbad Village Faire.
Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste. 211, Carlsbad, CA
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
EcoVivarium is Bringing Back Annual Memberships!
EcoVivarium Living Museum 641 E Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA
Great news! EcoVivarium is bringing back annual memberships! Check out the details on the website! Also, because of a three-fold increase in the cost of food for the animals, there is a change to admission prices effective April 9. Silver Tour $15, Gold Tour $20, Platinum Tour $30, Snake Feeding Tour $55 After Spring Break, the museum returns to its normal public hours Thursday through Sunday with tours running continuously from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.