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
Sip Estate Wines and Take In the Beauty at Ponte Winery!
San Diego, CA
Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and the wine-making passion that defines this sustainably farmed family estate vineyard, one of the oldest and largest in Temecula Wine Country. Most of the vines on the 310-acre expanse produce Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, along with varieties of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and Moscato. Sip your way through these award winners in the spacious, barn-style tasting room, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enhance the experience dining al fresco in a garden setting at the Restaurant at Ponte, open for lunch and dinner; and/or embark upon a behind-the-scenes ranch tour, which includes sampling young wine straight from...
Surfin’ Santa Parade & Photos at Seaport Village!
Catch a wave with Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village On Saturday, November 25th, 1:00pm-5:00pm Surfin’ Santa will break out his boardshorts and favorite Hawaiian shirt to spread cheer in true SoCal fashion! Bring the whole family and be sure to arrive early to snag a spot on the boardwalk for Santa's annual holiday homecoming, as he cruises in from the San Diego Bay by watercraft and leads a festive parade to the fountain courtyard. Visitors can pose and have a free downloadable picture taken with Surfin’ Santa on his giant surfboard, riding a six-foot wave. After Surfin’ Santa has ridden...
Old Town’s Temecula Olive Oil Company Offers Free Samples!
Temecula Olive Oil Company 2424 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
Savor complimentary samples of fresh, antioxidant-rich olive oils, vinegars, herbs and spices at this culinary shop, one of two locations in Old Town San Diego. The bright boutique is a popular stop for locals and tourists strolling San Diego Avenue, Old Town's main thoroughfare. Family-owned and operated, this company of premier Southern California olive oil growers produces signature offerings such as Fresh Blood Orange Olive Oil, described as "an orange kissed by a raspberry." Vinegars include Fresh Apple Balsamico Bianco, perfect for summer salad dressings or a glaze for chicken or turkey. The shop also carries other foodie delights such as...
Girard Gourmet Can Make One-of-A-Kind Holiday Cookies and Cater Any Event!
girard gourmet 7837 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, ca
Order special desserts and designer holiday cookies at Girard Gourmet, the delicious European restaurant and bakery in La Jolla. Girard Gourmet can also make appetizers, side dishes and other tasty menu items to complete your holiday meal. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call (858) 454-3325 or visit Girard Gourmet online.
Enjoy Small Business Saturday at Carlsbad Village Faire Shops!
Gear up for a spectacular Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25 at Carlsbad Village Faire Shops in the heart of Historic Carlsbad Village in Carlsbad. This quaint boutique retail center is the home of diverse restaurants, shops and services surrounding a family-friendly fountain courtyard. Find delicious places to grab a bite, like Vinaka Cafe and Gregorio's Italian Restaurant. The annual Tree Lighting is set for 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Carlsbad Village Faire Shops
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...
Glide Through Time On the Balboa Park Carousel, Open Weekends In the Fall!
Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Circle back to the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel! Almost all of the animal figures are original from 1910, as are the hand-painted murals on the center panels, the outer rounding boards, the military band organ, the motor, and the famous brass ring game. Fifty-two animals — ranging from horses to giraffes to zebras — and four chariots, are hand-carved and intricately and colorfully painted. Rides, set by an old-fashioned egg timer, last 5 minutes, with a top speed on the outside ring of 13 miles per hour. Take a spin and make new memories on this treasured attraction,...
Glide Through Time On the Balboa Park Carousel, Open Weekends In the Fall!
Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CACircle back to the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel! Almost all of the animal figures are original from 1910, as are the hand-painted murals on the center panels, the outer rounding boards, the military band organ, the motor, and the famous brass ring game. Fifty-two animals — ranging from horses to giraffes to zebras — and four chariots, are hand-carved and intricately and colorfully painted. Rides, set by an old-fashioned egg timer, last 5 minutes, with a top speed on the outside ring of 13 miles per hour. Take a spin and make new memories on this treasured attraction,...