Find worldly to whimsical pieces at this well-known resale emporium, known by locals as the "cow store" for its welcoming black-and-white mascot (named Penelope) out front. An estate sale shopper's dream, the 12,000-square-foot showroom is replete with high-quality used furniture, antiques, artwork, paintings, home decor, kitchen goods, collectibles and oh-so-much more, all at unbeatable prices. Venture in and find a treasure at this South "O" mainstay, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week. Estate Sale Warehouse Estate Sale Warehouse 1719 S. Coast Hwy. Oceanside CA 92054 USA The store phone number is 760-433-6549

Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie's, the swanky cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside. A mellow haven with a distinguished interior, the Pier View Way venue offers select high-end drinks at 4 p.m. weekdays with a 1 p.m. start on weekends. Slide into a padded booth, relax at the long bar, or on the patio. Enjoy classic cocktails such as martinis or whiskey sours, or try traditions with a twist. Masterful mixologists can also whip up just about any custom order. Sparkling, white and rose, red and dessert wines, plus domestic and draft beers round out the mood-elevating menu. frankiesoceanside.com

Sample New World California-style wines with a focus on Zinfandel at this enchanting hilltop vineyard estate producing some of Temecula’s finest grapes. From its perch on the Ranch California Road ridgeline, the winery crafts proprietary blends and grows exceptional varietals such as Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Canelli, Old Wine Zinfandel, “Heritage” Zinfandel and Old Wine Cabernet Sauvignon. Any of these award winners can be experienced and/or paired with light bites in the tasting room, or with farm fresh cuisine at Avensole’s lovely restaurant. The property itself is a sight to behold. Take in the gently rolling hills blanketed with vineyard...

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Get up-close and personal with unique coastal wildlife at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Located within a National Wildlife Refuge on San Diego Bay, this non-profit zoo and aquarium offers an interactive and up-close nature experience for animal-lovers of all ages. Meet endangered sea turtles, octopi, sharks, rays, eagles, owls, hawks, snakes, lizards, and more! Also explore the Refuge walking trails to enjoy views of downtown San Diego, Coronado, and the Bay. Don’t leave without seeing Turtle Lagoon featuring Eastern Pacific green sea turtles.The Living Coast Discovery Center is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Book a Private Wildlife Tour offered Monday and Tuesday. Living...

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   Have the time of your life at this rock ‘n roll dueling piano bar in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. A team of exceptional pianists/singers perform in front of large mirrors playing hits from the 1950s to the present. Country, hip hop, pop, musical theater, even TV show theme songs – they know every genre. The evening is request-driven and interactive with the audience – from songs to skits to comedy bits – and with the use of multiple teams, the show goes non-stop. Guests fill out song request forms at their tables and place them on top of the...

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   Steal away for a taste of Cuba at San Diego’s coolest Havana cuisine and cocktails spot. Located on 5th Avenue just south of Market Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, Havana 1920 is simultaneously a step into the past and the best of today. With an atmosphere and aesthetic inspired by Prohibition-Era Cuba, stepping through the door is like taking a trip to Hemingway’s haven. Enjoy an authentic menu featuring a full array of courses from tropical ceviche and Cubanos to Havana steak topped with chimichurri alongside Caribbean cocktails starring 150 varieties of Cuban rum, mint, and sugarcane by the...

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Let Best Pizza & Brew cater your next party, meeting, bbq  or event! Check out their new catering menu click here to view!.

Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons  More than 70 seadragons are thriving behind the scenes.  La Jolla, CA (March 3, 2023) — Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the arrival of more than 70 tiny newborn Weedy Seadragons, which are incredibly difficult to breed and rear in captivity. Only a handful of facilities have successfully hatched and reared this unique species of fish that are related to seahorses and pipefish. “This is huge for us. We’ve been working on this for decades,” said Associate Curator Leslee Matsushige who leads Birch Aquarium’s Seahorse and Seadragon Breeding Programs. “This is a very challenging...

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Need a ride back from the San Diego Padres game at Petco Park? Ride in style. Take the COASTER on the northbound 699 Trains! Parking is free for COASTER passengers, transfer is free for the trolley right to Petco Park, and kids under 18 ride free with Pronto YOP (Youth Opportunity Pass). Download the PRONTO mobile app to purchase your ride on COASTER before you arrive at the platform. To use PRONTO, simply add value to your account and tap your PRONTO card or scan your mobile app every time you ride. NCTD