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/

The Grand Tea Room in downtown Escondido is thrilled to have reopened for limited inside seating, with patio seating also an option. The venue’s elegant tea service takes place three times per day, Tues.-Sat. Choose from a menu of over 45 gourmet loose-leaf teas and savor tea sandwiches, scones, shepherd’s pie, quiche, fresh fruit and petite desserts served on triple-tiered towers. Also order "Tea to Go." Call (760) 233-9500 for reservations. The Grand Tea Room

Enjoy panoramic views of San Diego Bay at elegant restaurants and casual eateries — all with outdoor dining options — at the Coronado Ferry Landing! Savor exquisite Mexican dishes at Costa Azul, fabulous Italian at Il Fornaio and wonderful Hawaiian at Peohe’s! Casual dining options include Spiro Gyros, serving authentic Greek fare; Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, serving Memphis-style ribs, smoked wings and corn fritters; and Village Pizzeria Bayside, cooking up made-to-order pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes. Don't miss live music 2-5 p.m. weekends. Coronado Ferry Landing

Japanese Friendship Garden has an online gift shop with JFG branded items, snacks, and various collectible.s Find wonderful, unique gifts for that special someone at the new Japanese Friendship Garden online gift shop! Perfect for stocking stuffers and gift toppers!  #jfgsd #MuseumsFromHome #Holidays2020 Balboa Park  

Does San Diego beer taste better on a yacht? Join Flagship Cruises & Events for Hops On The Harbor! Each month, Flagship welcomes a different San Diego brewery aboard its Friday night dinner cruise for an evening of food, local brews and waterfront views. Meet the brewers, talk about beer and dine on gourmet fare.  Enjoy 15% Off a Cruise Here