From Broken Instruments to Lifelong Passions: Screening of “The Last Repair Shop” at The Conrad!
From Academy Award-winning directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, The Last Repair Shop grants access to the nondescript warehouse in the heart of downtown Los Angeles in which a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of the recording capital of the world. A screening of the film will be followed by a Q&A with one of the film’s producers, Josh Rosenberg. Encounters are free afternoon...
Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas!
San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA
Breathe in the fresh air at this plant-lovers’ paradise, a lush urban oasis spanning 37 acres in Encinitas, and home to the West Coast’s largest children’s garden and North America’s biggest public bamboo collection. The venue 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 succulent arranging. Kids will love the Garden's SAPLinGS (Science,...
Frida’s Taqueria Serves Up Authentic Tijuana-Style Tacos! Three Locations; Escondido, Oceanside & Vista!
Get true Mexican fare at Frida’s, home to two North County hot spots where locals and out-of-town foodies line up for fresh and flavorful 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 choice of onions, cilantro, salsas, and/or creamy guacamole. Guests simply order at the register, and watch master grillers fire it all up. Refreshing aguas frescas such as watermelon, cucumber melon and pineapple plus various sodas round out the delicious menu. At...
Set Sail on an Adventure with Little Skippers at the USS Midway Museum!
USS Midway Museum 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Ahoy, mateys! Calling all young sailors! ⚓️ Meet Airman Sam Rodriguez, your friendly guide from the USS Midway Museum. Airman Rodriguez helps kids become junior pilots and shares fascinating stories on the museum's family audio tour. Now you can embark on a learning adventure with Airman Rodriguez, right at home! Download our fun activity sheets featuring Airman Rodriguez and explore the exciting world of the USS Midway Museum. Learn about naval history, delve into the ship's secrets, and complete engaging challenges! Little Skippers, prepare to be launched into a world of fun and discovery! Download your activity sheets here and...
Savor Sizzling Steaks and Argentinian Favorites at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy!
Puerto la Boca Address: 2060 India St, San Diego
Savor 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...
Ocean Explorers Await! Fun-Filled Half-Day Camps for Ages 4-5 at Birch Aquarium!
Birch Aquarium CA
Calling all little oceanographers! Birch Aquarium is excited to offer two amazing half-day camp options for your curious explorers ages 4-5: 1. Sea Slugs: (Morning or Afternoon Session) Dive deep into the wonders of the ocean for five exciting half-days! Meet jiggly jellies, scuttling crabs, playful penguins, and more! Learn through hands-on activities, aquarium exploration, games, crafts, and even live animal encounters! 2. Sea Squirts: (Morning or Afternoon Session) Explore diverse underwater habitats brimming with life! Discover the wonders of tide pools, kelp forests, coral reefs, and the open ocean! Engage in interactive learning through activities, exhibits, games, crafts, and...
Ocean Explorers Wanted! Marine Science Discovery Camps (Ages 8-10) at Birch Aquarium!
Birch Aquarium CA
Calling all curious minds! Birch Aquarium offers a fun-filled camp program designed to ignite a passion for science in young explorers ages 8-10. Meets at 2 Locations: Birch Aquarium and Scripps Beach Dive into Diverse Scientific Fields: Marine Biology Chemistry Meteorology Geology Zoology Unforgettable Learning: Conduct engaging classroom experiments, embark on outdoor adventures, explore aquarium exhibits, participate in fun games, and have interactive animal encounters. Gain a deeper understanding of the natural world and the creatures we share it with! Don't miss out on this opportunity to spark your child's scientific curiosity! Sign Up Now!
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....