Try the New Vegetarian Panini at Sunny Side Kitchen in Escondido!
Sunny Side Kitchen 155 S Orange St., Escondido, CA
Feel the warmth and be welcomed like family at Sunny Side Kitchen, an award-winning breakfast and lunch gem in Escondido. Former journalists-turned-restaurant owners offer grilled-to-order panini, fresh salads, homemade soups, real old-fashioned lemonade and bite-size cookies along with one of “The best breakfast sandwiches in America” according to Yelp and Bake Magazine. Pictured: The restaurant's new vegetarian panini with avocado, spinach, fresh sliced tomato, red onion, and feta cheese. Gather inside or opt for delivery within five miles of the restaurant. Takeout is available, as is online ordering, and they love to cater too! Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., closed on Sunday. Sunny Side Kitchen
Sip Estate Wines and Take In the Beauty at Ponte Winery!
San Diego, CA
Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and the wine-making passion that defines this sustainably farmed family estate vineyard, one of the oldest and largest in Temecula Wine Country. Most of the vines on the 310-acre expanse produce Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, along with varieties of Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and Moscato. Sip your way through these award winners in the spacious, barn-style tasting room, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Enhance the experience dining al fresco in a garden setting at the Restaurant at Ponte, open for lunch and dinner; and/or embark upon a behind-the-scenes ranch tour, which includes sampling young wine straight from...
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event
Birch Aquarium at Scripps 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA
Get Ready to Party: Birch Aquarium Celebrates Earth Day with Fun, Family-Friendly Event Enjoy live music, a community art project and science stations on April 22-23 and 29-30! La Jolla, CA (March 15, 2023) — This Earth Day, Birch Aquarium is throwing a Party for the Planet, offering guests a fun opportunity to celebrate our ocean’s biodiversity and learn how they can take action to make a difference. As the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the aquarium aims to connect families to the ocean through research, play and social learning that support healthy habitats. Held over two weekends, Party...
Glide Through Time On the Balboa Park Carousel, Open Weekends In the Fall!
Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, 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,...
Glide Through Time On the Balboa Park Carousel, Open Weekends In the Fall!
Balboa Park 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CACircle 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,...
Prontos Gourmet Market Makes Dinners to Go!
Prontos Gourmet Market 2812 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, California
Enjoy soups and top-of-the-line sandwiches, salads and pastas — all made from scratch with fresh local ingredients — at Prontos Gourmet Market, THE place to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and pick up dinners to go in Carlsbad Village. Prontos features an amazing array of gourmet foods and specialty items like Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pies, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Wild Atlantic Salmon and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Not to be missed is the large pastry case! Order online or call (760) 434-2644 for curbside pickup.
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Sensory Mornings
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway , Escondido, CA
Join them every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for early mornings geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities: Join a welcoming, comfortable environment Enjoy the Museum in a quiet and accepting setting Make connections and share resources with other families Free with Museum Admission
Sensory Friendly Mornings at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway , Escondido, CA
Join us every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for early mornings geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities: Join a welcoming, comfortable environment Enjoy the Museum in a quiet and accepting setting Make connections and share resources with other families Free with Museum Admission
Escondido Offers Mountain Biking, Hiking and Fishing!
Visit Escondido 235 East Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA
Did you know that Escondido offers some of the best hiking and biking routes in San Diego County, and has three lakes circling the city? Mountain bike, hike, or walk the trails of of Dixon Lake and Daley Ranch. Enjoy a relaxing hike on the San Dieguito water trail surrounding Lake Hodges. Or rent a boat and go fishing on the placid surface of Lake Wohlford. With trails for beginning, intermediate, and advanced trek-goers, exploring is family-friendly and a great way to get some exercise while experiencing the natural beauty of Southern California. For more things to do in Escondido, check out VisitEscondido.com
Meet Gorillas, Giraffes, Tigers and Other Animals at the World-Famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park!
San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA
Come face to face with giraffes, gorillas, tigers, cheetahs, lions, elephants, California condors, and many other species at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, the expansive 1800-acre wildlife park. Learn all about this stunning sanctuary here, and plan your next Visit Escondido experience here