Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie’s, the swanky new cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside.
Frankies 406 pier view way, Oceanside, CA
Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie’s, the swanky new cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside. A mellow haven with a distinguished interior, the Pier View Way venue offers select high-end drinks at 5 p.m. weekdays with a 1 p.m. start on weekends. Slide into a padded booth, relax at the long bar, or watch the world go by while sipping on the patio. Enjoy classic cocktails such as martinis or whiskey sours, or try traditions with a twist — such as the tropical Sherry Colada. Masterful mixologists can also whip up just about any custom order....
Dine On the Sunny Patio at Gregorio’s in the Carlsbad Village Faire!
Village Faire 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Savor summer and fall as well as the fresh fare at Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant, open for dining on the second level of the seaside shopping plaza Village Faire in Carlsbad. Gregorio’s robust menu features everything from house favorites homemade lasagna and eggplant parmesan along with their mouthwatering butternut squash ravioli and homemade cannolis. Seafood, chicken and grilled items round out the menu. Dine inside, out on the sunny terrace or carry out. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit gregoriosrestaurant.com
Enjoy Authentic and Fresh Fare at Lanna Thai Cuisine!
Lanna Thai Restaurant 4501 Mission Bay Drive 1B, San Diego, CA
Lanna Thai Cuisine serves its deliciously imaginative menu in Pacific Beach. Lanna Thai offers light and healthy Thai cuisine with homemade recipes passed through generations. Enjoy a selection of vegetarian, seafood, curry, noodle dishes and more. Lunch specials available from 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner is served 5-9 p.m. Please call (858) 274-8424 for take-out or delivery up to four miles away. Lanna Thai Cuisine.
Live Entertainment at Fiesta de Reyes Weekly!!
Fiesta de Reyes 2754 Calhoun St., San Diego, CA
The Fiesta de Reyes stage provides free live musical entertainment. Every weekend Old Town’s favorite mariachi band and beautiful folklorico dancers make for an unforgettable experience. We find that many folks come just for our entertainment. Of course, we hope they’ll buy a margarita and a taco while they’re here, but it’s not necessary. We’re just glad to be able to entertain everyone. Here is the entertainment schedule. It is, of course, subject to change without notice. Entertainment at Fiesta de Reyes FRIDAY: Los Rios 5pm-8pm SATURDAY: Los Rios 12:30pm – 3:30pm Luis Max 5pm – 8pm SUNDAY: Los Rios...
Great Holiday Gift Ideas at The Grand Tea Room in Escondido!
The Grand Tea Room 145 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA
The Grand Tea Room in downtown Escondido had a wide array of gifts for the holiday season. Come visit their gift shop for unique gift ideas. The venue’s elegant tea service takes place three times per day, Tues.-Sat. Choose from a menu of over 45 gourmet loose-leaf teas and savor tea sandwiches, scones, shepherd’s pie, quiche, fresh fruit and petite desserts served on triple-tiered towers. Also order "Tea to Go." Call (760) 233-9500 for reservations. The Grand Tea Room
Downtown Escondido’s ‘Esco Alley Art’ Project Features New Murals!
Downtown Escondido Business Association 243 S. Escondido Blvd., #701, Escondido, CA
Check out the "Esco Alley Art" mural project, with 17 new murals in the alley south of Grand between Broadway and Kalmia. This is the fourth phase of the project, which launched in 2021 with 33 murals decorating the alley. The paintings are just one of the many things to see in downtown Escondido! For more information, visit the Escondido Downtown Business Association or call (760) 207-6321.
Be Sure to Stop By and Ride The Balboa Park Carousel During Your Trip To The San Diego Zoo!
Forever Balboa Park 1549 El Prado St. 1, 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, celebrating...
La Jolla Music Society Presents Latin Jazz Musician Poncho Sanchez
The La Jolla Music Society presents Grammy Award-winning musician Poncho Sanchez at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. Sanchez will perform jazz, soul and melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. For more than three decades, GRAMMY Award-winning conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Throughout his career Sanchez has held aloft the torch lit by such innovators as Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and...
GALILEO: Space Visionary Special Exhibition – Last Chance to See it Sunday January 8, 2023!
San Diego Air & Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego
GALILEO: Space Visionary Special Exhibition - Last Chance to See it Sunday January 8, 2023! Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer who has been called the “father” of observational astronomy, physics, the scientific method and modern science. The GALILEO: Space Visionary special exhibition is a hands-on, interactive exhibition engaging visitors by revealing the secrets of Galileo’s groundbreaking science through interactive experiments and exhibits. With a hands-on simple machines lab, even the youngest scientist can have fun learning how yesterday’s science has shaped the modern world. Key features of the exhibition include: over 65 exhibits expertly handcrafted in Italy, historical documents, true...
Order Your Fluffy, Fun and Fancy Holiday Treats from the Donut Bar in Pacific Beach!
Donut Bar Pacific Beach 1380 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Be Sure to Order Your Fluffy, Fun and Fancy Holiday Treats from the Donut Bar in Pacific Beach! Let your donut dreams come true at this artisan bakery whipping up fluffy, whimsical and fun versions of the traditional treat. Rainbow sprinkles, fruit glazes, and chocolate drizzles still top the doughy discs and bars, but with new twists, fantastic flavors and delightful names. Customer favorites include the Caramel Latte, Triple Chocolate Threat, Crème Brûlée, Maple Bacon and the Strawberry Split. All goodies are handmade in small batches onsite, and flavors (including 10+ vegan options as well!) rotate weekly. Whether for the office, a...