Take the Bus Or Train to Padres Games and More With NCTD!
North County Transit Distrcit 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA
Skip the traffic and ride in style to San Diego Padres games, and shopping and dining destinations this spring! Parking is free at all COASTER stations making transit the best way to avoid traffic, save money, and enjoy time with family and friends. 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
Try the New Vegetarian Panini at Sunny Side Kitchen in Escondido!
Sunny Side Kitchen 155 S Orange St., Escondido, CA
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
Escondido’s Grape Day Festival Is Back for 2023!
Escondido’s oldest and most famous event — The Grape Day Festival — will return Sept. 9, 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. In addition, Rotary Club of Escondido, Sunrise club's Grape Day 5K will be kicking off a day celebrating Escondido Past, Present and Future! The free, family-friendly event will...
The Menu is Smokin’ Hot at Kansas City BBQ!
Kansas City Barbeque 600 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Enjoy smokin' hot food at Kansas City Barbeque, an easygoing hangout serving hearty helpings of barbeque and beer in downtown San Diego. The restaurant has re-crafted its patio. Dine in shady comfort or under festive lights! Aside from its tasty ribs, Kansas City Barbeque, also serves sandwiches, chicken and beef, and delicious side dishes including cole slaw, beans, potato salad and more. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Kansas City Barbeque
‘Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie’ Takes the Stage at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!
Band leaders Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos bring some of the most beloved charts from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to the Rady Shell stage, featuring a band made of up of some of the top jazz players in the U.S. Celebrate the best in jazz at this concert, set for Sept. 9. Note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. Musicians from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory will perform a pre-concert set at 6:35 p.m.
Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center’s Booth at the Grape Day Festival!
Celebrate Escondido’s agricultural heritage at the Escondido Grape Day Festival on Sept. 9 in Grape Day Park! This year’s event features activities for all ages including grape stomping, live music, children’s activities and games, antique farm equipment, food vendors, local arts and crafts, wine and beer garden, and more. Visit the San Diego Archaeological Center's booth to step into the fascinating world of archaeology. Conduct a mini excavation, assemble plate puzzles, and explore artifacts from the region. San Diego Archaeological Center
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event Enjoy live music, a community art project and science stations on April 22-23 and 29-30! La Jolla, CA (March 15, 2023) — This Earth Day, Birch Aquarium is throwing a Party for the Planet, offering guests a fun opportunity to celebrate our ocean’s biodiversity and learn how they can take action to make a difference. As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the aquarium aims to connect families to the ocean through research, play and social learning that support healthy habitats. Held over two weekends, Party...
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.
Learn To Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard On Mission Bay With Aqua Adventures!
Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons Stand up paddleboarding is a remarkable sport – easy enough to enjoy your first time out, and boundless fun and adventure for a lifetime! Never paddleboarded before, not a problem! Their one-hour SUP lessons will have you up and on a board in no time! Their paddleboard lesson covers all the basics including balance, stance, steering and efficiency. No experience necessary! Their knowledgeable instructors will have you on the water, paddling with proper form and maneuvering all in one lesson. Our boards are stable and fun and SUPing is easier than you think! So what are...
Dine Bayside at the Coronado Ferry Landing!
Coronado Ferry Landing 1201 First Street at "B" Avenue, Coronado, CA
Enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay at elegant restaurants and casual eateries — all with outdoor dining options — at the Coronado Ferry Landing! Savor exquisite Mexican dishes at Costa Azul, fabulous Italian at Il Fornaio and wonderful Hawaiian at Peohe’s! Casual dining options include Spiro Gyros, serving authentic Greek fare; Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, serving Memphis-style ribs, smoked wings and corn fritters; and Village Pizzeria Bayside, cooking up made-to-order pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes. Don't miss live music 2-5 p.m. weekends. Coronado Ferry Landing