Enjoy fresh pastries, 100 percent natural ice cream, made-to-order sandwiches (everything from turkey & avocado to fresh veggie wraps), smoothies, cakes and pies. A favorite of locals for 27 years and a laptopper’s paradise, the shop offers free WiFi, a coffee and tea refill, and a relaxed atmosphere in which to work or play games. Welcoming staffers and outdoor seating overlooking the quaint fountain courtyard below complement the experience, making Vinaka well worth the visit. Stop by for takeout or call (760) 720-7890 for a pickup order. vinakacafe.net Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 211, Carlsbad • (760) 720-7890

Enjoy friendly faces and a cup of kombucha waiting to greet you at this wellness-focused shop near the beach in Oceanside. A favorite of locals, this sunny spot specializes in the probiotic fermentation of kombucha tea with its heirloom SCOBY culture. Sample refreshing flavors like Mango, Ginger or Lavender, all on tap. The store also carries around 30 organic specialty teas, herbs and roots for bulk fill up or served hot to go. Now serving vegan comfort food from noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Don’t miss the famous — and free! — Pancake Breakfast, held 10 a.m.-noon the second Sunday of each...

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Immerse yourself in San Diego’s ONLY premier beachfront amusement park with 20+ rides and attractions just steps from the sand. Nestled in the heart of Mission Beach since 1925, Belmont Park offers the quintessential San Diego beach culture experience from surf and sand to boardwalk brews and dining. Adventure seekers can take a dip on the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster and enjoy other beachfront fun like carnival-style games, an arcade, laser tag, mini golf, a zipline and more. Full-service beachfront restaurants and outdoor dining offer breathtaking ocean views for upscale and casual bites. Get Your Tickets & Passes Here! Get a Coupon Here!

Treat yourself and tour this treasure trove that brings childhood memories back to life. Showcasing 13,000 square feet of everything from vintage Levi’s to vinyl records, to Mid-century Modern furnishings and exquisite estate jewelry, this home designer destination is truly a sight to behold. Since opening its doors in 2017, the store has quickly become a go-to for vintage lovers and for those who prefer to shop small, as the store carries many one-of-a-kind items created by local artisans. Wares of over 100 dealer spaces are all under one roof. Open daily. Sea Hive Marketplace

Dive into Oceanside's newest seafood sensation, Shootz Fish x Beer, "where flavors from Maui and Baja collide." Having dropped anchor within Tremont Collective’s Bottlecraft shop (a San Diego-based craft beer bar and retail bottle company), this fast-casual eatery serves fresh-off-the-boat fish tacos, Hawaiian-style poke, sustainable oysters, and daily specials. Poke purists, taco devotees and craft beer lovers simply order at the counter and are rewarded with the most innovative tastes around. Beer offerings such as the house Japanese lager — contract-brewed by San Diego standout AleSmith — complement the mouthwatering menu. Order online to pick up, or savor on the collective’s communal 3,400-square-foot open-air patio...

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Circle the past and ride the historic Balboa Park Carousel, built in 1910 and an iconic attraction in Balboa Park since 1922! Visitors may choose to ride any of 58 uniquely painted animals, all hand-carved with basswood. Almost all of the animals on this classic menagerie model carousel are original — excluding the four small horses that were added in the early 1960s — as are the elegant paintings on the center panels and the outer rounding-boards, the band organ, and the brass ring game. Rides are 5 minutes long, with a top speed on the outside ring of 13 miles per hour. Rides are timed the old-fashioned way: with...

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Join NCTD at the 21st annual Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival from 10 am to 5 pm, Downtown Oceanside next to City Hall. Enjoy Capulli, Ballet Folklorico, Rubios dancers, Danza de los Diablos, Catrina Contest and more! Stop by our booth for surprise giveaways and rider information. Visit friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org for more details about this free event, then head to GoNCTD.com to plan your trip!

Are you looking for something fun to do on the weekends? At the Coronado Ferry Landing, you can enjoy a live performance on the weekends! Don’t miss out! You can travel across the bay on the ferry that drops you off right at the ferry landing! Buy tickets for the ferry online: https://coronadoferrylanding.com/ferry-info/