Explore the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park!
Explore the peaceful and beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. The Garden features a meandering path flanked by artfully arranged rocks, shrubbery, and trees that lead to the new expansion hosting a koi pond, waterfall, the Inamori Pavilion, and the oldest bronze bosatsu in the nation The Garden is open from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. See JFG's programs and events here
Del Mar Plaza is Where Shopping Meets Ocean Views with Endless Fun! ️
Del Mar Plaza 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar,, CaliforniaDel Mar Plaza offers more than just shopping! It's a vibrant destination to explore, dine, and create lasting memories. Here's what awaits you: Upscale Shopping: Discover a curated selection of boutiques, specialty stores, and beauty salons. Award-Winning Dining: From casual cafes to fine Italian cuisine, tantalize your taste buds with diverse flavors. Oceanfront Relaxation: Soak in the breathtaking views and soak up the San Diego sunshine. Live Music & Art: Enjoy artistic experiences and the sounds of talented local musicians. Del Mar Plaza is the perfect spot for a fun day out with friends, family, or a solo adventure! For...
Dive Into Blue Whale Season With San Diego Whale Watch This Summer!
San Diego Whale Watch 1617 QUIVIRA RD., San DiegoHave a fin-tastic time spotting blue whales, minke whales, bottlenose and common dolphins and other magnificent marine life during excursions with San Diego Whale Watch. The Mission Bay company offers multiple tours year-round, such as Educational Whale Watching Tours, Sunset Dolphin Watching Tours, and is the perfect setting for corporate and team-building events, private parties and student field trips. The operator further offers kayak rentals to explore Mission Bay. On Whale Watch cruises, certified marine biologists provide fascinating facts, and there are plenty of opportunities to capture the experience in photos and video. Blue whales are the largest animals on...
Visit the New Medicinal Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden!
San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CASan Diego Botanic Garden has introduced its brand new installation, the Medicinal Garden, featuring a blend of traditional and modern medicinal plants. Some you will recognize in your own yard and some you will never have seen before. Enjoy blooms, pollinators and butterflies! The Garden offers four miles of trails with peaceful ocean vistas, flowering trees, California native plants, majestic palms, a subtropical fruit garden, and an amazing multi-level treehouse. Plants from all over the world thrive at this retreat, thanks to the area's mild climate. Enjoy all sorts of classes and workshops, including open-air yoga, pressed flower art, and...
Savor Sizzling Steaks and Argentinian Favorites at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy!
Puerto la Boca Address: 2060 India St, San DiegoSavor Argentinian-style steaks grilled to perfection at Puerto La Boca, San Diego’s only Argentinian restaurant serving the city since 2005. Located in the festive neighborhood of Little Italy, this warm, refined eatery also serves empanadas, chorizo, salads, chicken, seafood and pastas. During lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, guests can also enjoy traditional Lomito, Choripan and Milanesa sandwiches on the menu. During dinner starting at 3:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and at 1 p.m. Sunday, the shareable Parrillada “El Conventillo,” Entraña, Churrasco and Picaña platters are available. The restaurant's chimichurri sauce is a must try. Puerto La Boca also offers a full bar...
Shop Amid Coastal Breezes and Bayfront Views at Seaport Village!
Seaport Village 849 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA"Seas" the day at Seaport Village, where an all-new lineup of storefronts, restaurants and experiences are waiting to be discovered! Pick up novelty gifts and SoCal souvenirs, explore fashion-forward boutiques, a nostalgic toy shop, a coastal-inspired shell and coral specialty store, and more! Find a favorite flag at Alamo Flags; mementos at Destination City Gifts; or try on eco-friendly clothing at Cariloha Bamboo. Comb the aisles of heat-packed salsas and seasonings at Hot Licks; then head over to Kite Flite and “fly before you buy” with a free lesson at its bayside testing ground. Seaport Village’s meandering cobblestone pathways are...
Let Frida’s Taqueria Cater Your Next Event!
Frida’s Taqueria can cater all your events! They have opened its third restaurant location in North County. The business has taken over restaurant spaces at South Santa Fe Mercado strip mall, 1250 S. Santa Fe Ave Suite O, in Vista. The original location is in Escondido at the corner of East Valley Parkway and Fig Street. Another location opened on Mission Avenue inn Oceanside in 2023. Frida's serves up Tijuana-style tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tortas, quesa tacos, mulitas, fries, and papas rellenas (savory stuffed potatoes). Street taco classics include carne asada, adobada, pollo, carnitas, papa con chorizo, birria, chicharrón, and cabeza — all topped with a...
Find The Best Pizza In The County at Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants Take-Out or Delivery!
Choose from over 20 piping-hot pizzas at Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants' locations in Encinitas and University Town Center/La Jolla, as well as Leucadia Pizza Kitchen (Delivery and Takeout only) in Carlsbad and Point Loma. Aside from their famous pizzas (with a choice of gluten-free crust), the restaurants are known for delicious pastas, entrées, subs, salads and desserts. For takeout or delivery, call the location nearest to you. Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants Encinitas: 315 South Coast Hwy. 101 (760) 942-2222 La Jolla: 7748 Regents Rd. #303, La Jolla/UTC (858) 597-2222 Scripps Ranch: 9906 Mira Mesa Blvd. (858) 530-2222 Carlsbad: 959 Tamarack Ave....
San Diego Symphony Presents ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert’
The San Diego Symphony presents "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert" with composer John Williams’ venerated score performed live to the film Aug. 9-10. The concert will be led by conductor Norman Huynh. Since the release of the first "Star Wars" movie over 45 years ago, the "Star Wars" saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams. The film and its RIAA® gold-certified soundtrack feature eleven score cues composed by legendary Academy Award® and...
Explore the Second Sundays Market at Sea Hive Station!
Sea Hive Station 2750 Dewey Rd. (Parking Lot E), San Diego, CAScore one-of-a-kind finds at this shopper’s paradise, a warehouse-sized bazaar brimming with vintage and new clothing, antique, mid-century and modern furniture, housewares, imports, jewelry, art, garden items, and cool knick-knacks. A standout at San Diego’s Liberty Station, the store hosts 150 individual vendors selling handmade and handpicked items ranging from retro jeans and jackets to gorgeous area rugs to throw pillows and hundreds more carefully curated local goods. Explore each beautiful booth, dream of the possibilities, and take home that something special. All selections have wallet-friendly price points, leaving room for a return trip. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Also...