Explore Fascinating Exhibits at the San Diego Natural History Museum! Enjoy $4 Off Admission With Our Coupon!
Explore an enormous cast of an Allosaurus skeleton from the Jurassic Period, a mega-sized replica of an extinct megalodon shark, a Foucault pendulum that proves the earth is spinning — and many more marvels at this Balboa Park institution marking its 150th anniversary in 2024. The venue showcases the natural history of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula via fascinating exhibits spanning four floors, a giant screen theater, summer camp, free guided hikes, talks, lectures, community science projects and an expansive research collection. As a birthday present to San Diego, the museum will open a new native plant garden...
Celebrate the Month of Love at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas!
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. With four miles of meandering pathways, vibrant sights and smells of more than 5,000 plants from around the world, the San Diego Botanic Garden is a perfect place to celebrate the Month of Love. From a heart-shaped succulent arrangement class, houseplant and gardening workshops, Conservatory Yoga, and more - this month’s schedule of classes and workshops is filled with activities to enjoy as a couple, with...
Lots to Love in February at Santee Lakes Rec Preserve!
Cast a line, rent a pedal boat, enjoy a picnic, and camp out at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve in the heart of East County. Just a short drive for most locals, this beautiful 190-acre park and RV campground surrounds a chain of seven private, recycled water lakes that are stocked with sport fish year-round. No state license is required; just a permit from the property's General Store. February fun includes Super Bowl Double Deals at Angry Petes Pizza on Feb. 11, and $14 to rent a Pedal Boat on Feb. 14. Check out Santee Lakes' February newsletter here The oasis...
Book A Romantic Helicopter Tour of San Diego!
Corporate Helicopters 3753 John J Montgomery Drive Suite 1, San Diego
Take to the skies and soar above the San Diego coastline with your sweetheart by booking Corporate Helicopters' Romance in the Air package, perfect for your beloved! The company offers tours above America’s Finest City, as well as private charters to other getaway destinations in both SoCal and Baja Mexico. Other high-flying adventures include the Temecula Winery Lunch Tour, a Top Gun Military History Tour, a Golf Getaway to the Rams Hill Golf Club in Borrego Springs, and the Taste of Baja Tour. View more details and prepare for an experience of a lifetime here
North Coast Rep Continues 42nd Season With ‘Tartuffe’
Enjoy immense talent and exceptional productions in an intimate setting at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. The Rep’s 42nd season continues with Molière’s "Tartuffe," (March 6-March 31), an enduring comedic masterpiece about a charlatan who worms his way into a wealthy family, causing pandemonium. "Tartuffe" is cleverly translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. Also, enjoy Variety Night shows Mondays and/or Tuesdays ranging from comedy nights to stage readings and musical entertainment. For ticket information, call (858) 481-1055 or book online here
Dive into Discovery: “Hold Fast” Open at Birch Aquarium!
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA (Feb. 9, 2024) —Yesterday Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego unveiled Hold Fast, a powerful and immersive art exhibition that invites us to explore the impact of climate change on our local kelp forest through the lens of several local artists and scientists. Hold Fast beckons you to explore a labyrinth of cyanotype-printed giant kelp by photo-based artist and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter, come face to face with local species via gyotaku prints by artist Dwight Hwang, and peer into the tiny world of kelp propagation with Scripps Oceanography PhD student Mohammad...
Sign Up For Spring STEM Camps at the Fleet!
Calling all campers! Join Spring STEM Camps at the Fleet Science Center, where new adventures await each day! Kids in PreK-K and grades 1–3 can enjoy a variety of fun and educational science activities April 1-5. PreK-K campers will enjoy "Fairy Tale Engineering." Grades 1-3 will focus on "Ocean Odyssey: STEM Adventures in the Big Blue." Details here Explore 100+ interactive exhibits and fun traveling exhibitions in this inspiring Science Center, Dome Theater and planetarium in Balboa Park. Inside the Fleet Science Center, you can construct marble roller coasters in Studio X, touch a swirling tornado, learn how to generate...
Celebrate La Dolce Vita at Balsamico’s This Valentine’s Day!
Balsamico Italian Kitchen 791 PALM AVENUE, SUITE 101,, Imperial Beach, CA
This Valentine's Day, skip the ordinary and whisk your amore away to the heart of Italy, right here in San Diego. At Balsamico's, where love for Italy simmers in every dish, we bring the authentic flavors of Modena, the birthplace of Balsamic Vinegar, to your plate. Imagine sharing a candlelit table, whispering sweet nothings under the warm glow, as you indulge in handmade pasta, kissed with fresh Italian sauces and drizzled with the world's finest Balsamic Vinegar. Savor artisan cheeses, decadent desserts, and feel the passion of a family-owned business in every bite. Balsamico's is more than just a...
Tour the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in San Diego!
Mormon Battalion Historical Site 2510 Juan St., San Diego, CA
At the Mormon Battalion Historic Site, missionaries will guide you on an interactive video tour to help you understand the significance of the Mormon Battalion. You will learn about the faith, service, and sacrifice of the men who volunteered for that long march and the women and children who accompanied them. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. After the tour, you can look at historical artifacts and get a free photograph of yourself or your group. You can also enjoy demonstrations on gold panning and brickmaking. If you choose to experience all that the site offers, plan to spend between...
