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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Ready to get out of the house and work in a pretty, private furnished office? Professionals will love the brand-new spaces at Oceanside Technology Center. Disconnect from the noise of everyday life and increase productivity. Inquire about month-to-month private office rental, which includes access to a private keypad locked office, sit/stand desk, reliable WiFi, printer use and access to all common areas. State-of-the-art conference rooms, daily private office rental, co-working and virtual offices also available. Only blocks from the beach and the Sprinter station, and dog-friendly! Call (760) 635-0230 or visit Oceanside Tech Center online.

Come see artists at work in The Spanish Village Art Center. Take a stroll through our historic working studios featuring over 200 local artists working in all different mediums. Click on the link below to see the artist studio list. Then on thumbnails for more information.  https://spanishvillageartcenter.com/studios-index/

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes at the unique and diverse world of seahorses. See seahorse babies, learn about Birch Aquarium’s renowned breeding program, and understand what it takes to care for these unusual fish. Find out how all the pieces of the seahorse conservation puzzle come together on this first-of-its-kind behind-the-scenes tour! Ages 8+, closed toed shoes required. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours today!   Find Tickets  

     Delight in elegant ambiance and savor fresh, light and healthy homemade recipes passed through generations at this charming restaurant in Pacific Beach. Easy listening music filters through the dining room and intricate wood carvings from Thailand adorn the walls. The warm waitstaff take eat-in and to-go orders of entrées like Pad Kee-mao noodle, Panang Curry with rice and crispy tropical duck with mango. Other favorites include Summer Salmon, Spicilicious Seafood and Royal Nest (stir-fried shrimp, chicken, vegetables and cashew nuts on a crispy noodle nest). For dessert, coconut or green tea ice cream, or fresh mango with sweet...

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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.

  Leucadia Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant of Encinitas and UTC/University City offer dine-in, delivery, and take-out options. Both locations have the space to fit your holiday party needs with enclosed patios and full bar service. Menus can be customized to offer banquet style or full-service dining. Leucadia Pizzeria located in Carlsbad offers carry-out and delivery only. The newest location, on Voltaire Street in Point Loma, is set to open near the end of 2018 and will also offer carry-out and delivery only. All Leucadia Pizzeria locations can deliver to your event with a moment’s notice. The large selection of menu...

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Pacific Coast Spirits spacious, beautifully rustic & fun atmosphere is an un-matchable location to host personal celebrations, team events & corporate functions. With their velvet lounge sofas & handmade barrel Adirondacks, to their distillery side tasting rooms & barrel-aged spirits, they are the perfect spot to host large events. We have three common spaces that can be rented out separately or combined for larger groups, 30-300. Each space is open, casual & unique for gathering & enjoying our hand-crafted handmade spirits & the beautiful cocktails they create. Our Chef created a diverse menu that encompasses the synergy between our Craft...

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