Explore More of San Diego, For Less, With MTS!
San Diego, CA
Explore more of San Diego, for less, with MTS! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County and offers direct access to popular destinations from the U.S. – Mexico border to downtown, UTC, Mission Valley and beyond! You can catch the Trolley or bus to the airport, beaches, sporting events, dining, shopping and more. Get on board with PRONTO, the easy way to pay for transit. Get the PRONTO app or card, then tap or scan each time you ride to pay-as-you-go. Learn more at RidePRONTO.com. Plan your trip and get real-time info at sdmts.com.
Celebrate Your Next Party or Event At Casa De Reyes or Barra Barra Saloon located in Fiesta De Reyes in Old Town!
Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant 2754 Calhoun St., San Diego
Raise a glass to good company, delicious drinks, and great Mexican cuisine at Casa de Reyes, situated in the back of the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard. Enjoy the lush garden setting, fire pits and a fiesta with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Daily entertainment ranges from energetic mariachis to historical plays to traditional folklorico dancing. The restaurant serves everything imaginable under the Mexican sun, from burritos, tostadas and tacos to enchiladas, carnitas and tamales. More than just a restaurant, Casa de Reyes is an authentic Mexican experience for all the senses. Drink it all in, including the enormous 58-ounce fish-bowl-sized...
Check Out Classic Cars on Friday Nights at Cruisin’ Grand in Downtown Escondido!
Downtown Escondido Business Association 243 S. Escondido Blvd., #701, Escondido, CA
Check out hot rods, muscle cars, vintage cars and custom cars from 4-9 p.m. Friday nights during Cruisin' Grand Escondido, the largest weekly car cruise west of the Mississippi. The focus is on pre-1974 cars and trucks. Stroll down memory lane, talk shop with other motorheads and enjoy downtown's shops and restaurants — many stay open late! Cruisin' Grand runs through September. For more things to do in Escondido, check out VisitEscondido.com and downtownescondido.com Note: The start of the 2023 Cruisin’ Grand season is delayed to 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 9, due to roadwork on Grand & Broadway.
San Diego Symphony Presents Beethoven By the Bay at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!
Celebrate this annual favorite with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and the music of arguably the greatest composer of all time at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Led by Johann Stuckenbruck, enjoy this summer evening on the Bay with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with soloist Eric Lu, Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and the Overture to Fidelio. Tickets
Join La Jolla Music Society For Mendelssohn and Dreams and Prayers SummerFest Concert!
Join La Jolla Music Society on Aug. 4 for two heart-stopping pieces of virtuosity and expressivity: Mendelssohn's stormy Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 and The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind—the quintet that brought Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov to international attention. Ticket holders are invited to come early and enjoy a FREE performance of Brahms’ String Quartet in C Minor, Opus 51, No. 1. Tickets
Sneak Over to Prohibition, A Charming Speakeasy with Live Music in the Gaslamp Quarter!
Prohibition San Diego, CA
Love glamour and Gatsby? Sneak over to the Gaslamp’s most exclusive speakeasy, Prohibition, for an evening of immersion into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and beyond. Located behind a covert entrance in downtown San Diego on 5th Avenue (ask Eddie O’Hare, Esquire for directions), this intimate 1920s-themed nightclub is the perfect escape. Featuring a wide array of delicious cocktails crafted with artistic execution, Prohibition features live jazz and blues music and an excuse to pull on the 1920s attire to kick off the weekend. Street clothes are acceptable Sunday through Thursday, but dress code is requested Fridays and Saturdays....
Hear ‘Dreams and Prayers’ at The Conrad in La Jolla!
Hear "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind" by Golijov, as well as works by Bach and Mendelssohn at The Conrad on Friday, Aug. 4. Ticket-holders can come early to enjoy a FREE pre-concert performance of Brahms' String Quartet in C Minor, Opus 51, No. 1. by Quartet Integra. Tickets
Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market!
Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 4–6. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and textiles, and various other collectibles. Talented artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art this side of the border. The festival also exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art...
Buy Colorful and Unique Gifts at Bazaar del Mundo Shops!
Bazaar del Mundo 4133 Taylor St., San Diego, CA
Find gifts for everyone on your list at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, a vibrant collection of boutiques in San Diego’s Old Town full of unique items from around the world. Then head next door to Casa Guadalajara for holiday specials, plus sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and birdbath margaritas. Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at these favorite San Diego venues! Learn more about Bazaar del Mundo here
Unwind at Ocean Crest Spa at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach!
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA
Ocean Crest Spa, inspired by the healing powers of the sea, offers an environmentally sensitive, organic spa experience, utilizing custom-blended, organic, pure and locally sourced ingredients and brands. The spa offers an array of rejuvenating facials, body therapies and scrubs, stress-relieving massages and couple’s experiences. Start to unwind when entering this beautifully designed space with both indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. The spa is open to resort guests and visitors. If you’re a local, check out “Spa Like a Local” specials. Ocean Crest Spa is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Please call (760) 683-5555 for an appointment. Ocean...