If you're looking for a local venue to host your family get together, company meetings or gatherings, baby showers, wedding rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holidays, or just a gathering of friends for an evening of food and drinks, the Privateer Marketplace & Wine Bar has the intimate setting and customizable options to meet all your  needs.

Stir up your evening or grab a nightcap at Frankie's, the swanky cocktail lounge in downtown Oceanside. A mellow haven with a distinguished interior, the Pier View Way venue offers select high-end drinks at 4 p.m. weekdays with a 1 p.m. start on weekends. Slide into a padded booth, relax at the long bar, or on the patio. Enjoy classic cocktails such as martinis or whiskey sours, or try traditions with a twist. Masterful mixologists can also whip up just about any custom order. Sparkling, white and rose, red and dessert wines, plus domestic and draft beers round out the mood-elevating menu. frankiesoceanside.com

Pick up beautiful brand name clothing, vintage and modern shoes, furniture, home decor such as cool clocks and lamps, instruments, books, one-of-kind jewelry pieces and many more treasures for unbelievably low prices at Humble Heart Thrift Store in Ocean Beach! This hidden gem has a wide selection of kitchen and office supplies as well, plus neat knick knacks. Humble Heart's team is most happy to help you find that certain something, or accept your donation. The store is at 4873 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach. Open at 10 a.m. daily. Call (619) 326-8212. Humble Heart Thrift Store

Stop by and get a bottle of LOCAL wine at Rose’s Tasting Room, a warm and inviting family-owned shop in Old Town San Diego’s Fiesta de  Reyes plaza! Wine and craft beer selections from San Diego County producers rotate monthly and keep happy customers coming back. Tastes, flights and bottles of red, white and rosé wines, as well as draft local craft beers, are available, not to mention an extensive offering of unique gifts and food items. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 p.m. daily (weekends too!) and includes $1 off a glass of wine and $1 off a pint of beer. Open daily. Rose’s Tasting Room

Please your palate sampling local wines and microbrews (and non-alcoholic options!) at Rose’s Tasting Room, a warm and inviting family-owned shop in Old Town San Diego’s Fiesta de  Reyes plaza. Wine and beer selections from San Diego County producers rotate monthly and keep happy customers coming back. Tastes, flights and bottles of red, white and rosé wines, mimosas, as well as draft local craft beers, are available, not to mention an extensive offering of unique gifts and food items. Happy Hour runs from 3-5 p.m. daily (weekends too!) and includes $1 off a glass of wine and $1 off a pint of beer. Open daily. Rose’s Tasting Room

Savor complimentary samples of fresh, antioxidant-rich olive oils, vinegars, herbs and spices at this culinary shop, one of two locations in Old Town San Diego. The bright boutique is a popular stop for locals and tourists strolling San Diego Avenue, Old Town's main thoroughfare. Family-owned and operated, this company of premier Southern California olive oil growers produces signature offerings such as Fresh Blood Orange Olive Oil, described as "an orange kissed by a raspberry." Vinegars include Fresh Apple Balsamico Bianco, perfect for summer salad dressings or a glaze for chicken or turkey. The shop also carries other foodie delights such as...

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Sample New World California-style wines with a focus on Zinfandel at this enchanting hilltop vineyard estate producing some of Temecula’s finest grapes. From its perch on the Ranch California Road ridgeline, the winery crafts proprietary blends and grows exceptional varietals such as Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Canelli, Old Wine Zinfandel, “Heritage” Zinfandel and Old Wine Cabernet Sauvignon. Any of these award winners can be experienced and/or paired with light bites in the tasting room, or with farm fresh cuisine at Avensole’s lovely restaurant. The property itself is a sight to behold. Take in the gently rolling hills blanketed with vineyard...

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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