The Ferraras are the the oldest active grape-growing, wine-making family in San Diego County, supplying premium quality wines to California since 1932. Because of this uniqueness, the State of California designated the Winery a State Historical Point of Interest in 1971. This California historic landmark is open for free wine tasting daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m…. Read more »
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The Fish Market Restaurant Del Mar Is a Winner
The Fish Market Restaurant Del Mar Open Mon. – Thurs. and Sun. .11am- 9 pm and Fri and Saturday 11 am – 10 pm.FFresh seafood fish market its open daily 110 am – 7 pm. Happy hour 3– 6 Mon. Fri Tqwkeout and delivery 11:30 am – 5…30 pmdaily. Prices are (430) and under. Casual… Read more »
Bernardo Winery is The Oldest Winery in Southern California and is Both Beautiful & Charming
Established in 1889, Bernardo Winery is San Diego’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Enjoy lunch inside at Cafe Merlot or dine on the patio. Also, a big attraction here are the winery’s charming village shops. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or… Read more »
Solare Ristorante & Lounge is a Local Favorite Offering Superb Italian Cuisine at Liberty Station
Owner/Chef Stefano Ceresoli and his lovely wife Roberta have transformed their already successful Italian restaurant Solare Ristorants & Lounge into a new and delightfully fun place to dine and entertain. They also offer live jazz on Thursday. Now they have added a new menu to go along with their already personalized service to make dining… Read more »
Ashoka the Great Serves Indian Cuisine
When it comes to San Diego Restaurants serving Indian cuisine, look no farther than Ashoka The Great. This is a fabulous restaurant featuring the finest-tasting Indian cuisine in San Diego. Their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and dinner buffet are very popular. However, it is from their extensive menu that you will find the truly memorable Indian… Read more »
Wiens Family Cellars are Famous for Their "Big Red" Wines in Temecula Wine Country

This winery is literally family run, with four brothers working together to grow, produce and distribute their “Big Red” wines. Their selection of handcrafted wines includes over 15 different varietals like Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Port and Amour de l’Orange, which is a sparkling white wine with a touch of orange. Tastings are… Read more »
Phil’s BBQ: San Diego’s Most Famous BBQ Restaurant
Phil’s BBQ, which opened its doors in 1998, has served more than one million pounds of BBQ sauce to go along with its. Serving thousands of customers a day Phil’s has built a foundation on consistency, quality, freshness and friendly service. Phil’s BBQ offers full service catering via a fleet of high tech trucks fully… Read more »
Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant Family Style Meals
Nicolosi’s offers the best tasting family style Italian food in San Diego and being in business for 58 years is a great testimonial as to how popular they are. Ask anyone and they will tell you that this family owned San Diego favorite has been serving the best-tasting lasagna, ravioli, eggplant, macaroni and cheese, chicken… Read more »
Monterey Bay Canners on the Oceanside Harbor is Popular for Fresh Seafood & Famous Oyster Bar
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the harbor setting while you dine on perfectly prepared seafood, which is prepared fresh daily. A real treat is a filet of freshly caught tilapia. It’s mild and moist and will almost melt in your mouth. All of their seafood can be ordered mesquite broiled, blackened or sautéed and come… Read more »
Point Break Cafe is Where the Locals Dine
This casual dining destination is a favorite for locals, especially yachtsmen on Shelter Island. And it’s popularity is growing as the word gets out. Big and delicious are the two thoughts that come to mind when you take the first bite of one of their many omelets. A real crowd pleaser is their Italian breakfast!… Read more »
Pearl Chinese Cuisine Features Hong Kong-Style Dining with Lakefront Views
When you dine here, expect to enjoy delicious Hong Kong-style cuisine in a luxurious setting with a romantic lake view. In fact, this is the only restaurant in North County Inland that has a waterfront view. However, the big attraction here is the tantalizing cuisine with attentive service. A memorable entrée from their Clay Pot… Read more »
Umi Sushi is Where You Can Experience Sensational Japanese Cuisine
The sushi here is as delicious as it is eye-catching. Inventive and delicious rolls to try are the Crazy Boy and the Mountain roll. They also have sashimi and teppanyaki as well as plenty of non-sushi dishes to choose from. For an unbeatable experience for parties of six or more, dine in their tatami rooms,… Read more »
Bazaar Del Mundo’s Shops Offer a Unique Shopping Experience in Historic Old Town
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Bazaar Del Mundo offers a unique and beautiful shopping experience. Here in this open patio-style hacienda, complete with a fountain, festive flags and colorful flowers, is an incredible array of Latin American folk arts and crafts to beautify your home as well as very select gift items such as jewelry, fashion… Read more »
Coronado Ferry Landing Bay Side Specialty Mall
The striking architectural design of Coronado Ferry Landing is reminiscent of the famous Hotel del Coronado. It’s home to a sensational restaurant row made up of seven bayfront fine and casual dining including Peohe’s, Coronado’s premier waterfront restaurant, and Il Fornaio, serving exquisite gourmet Italian cuisine. If you like to dine and shop, this is… Read more »
Baja Duty Free Offers a Great Selection of Duty Free Products and Everyone Should Shop Here
As its name implies, you can get duty-free and tax-free savings on perfumes, cigarettes, liquor and more. A few of the name-brand items include Cartier, Yves St. Laurent, Guerlain, Oscar de la Renta, Dom Perignon, Seagrams, Johnnie Walker Red/Black, Chivas Regal as well as domestic and imported beers. All items purchased are for exportation into… Read more »
St. James Gift Shop: The Perfect Place to Buy Something Special
Located in the Heart of La Jolla, St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, this is not a gift shop you would expect to find in a church. The St. James Gift Shop is the perfect place to buy something for yourself or someone special. Yes, this spacious gift shop has an extensive array of religious gifts… Read more »
Seaport Village is a Bay Front Shopping & Dining Extravaganza at the Embarcadero in Downtown
Seaport Village is a charming 14-acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex. You can also get two hours of free validated parking with any purchase. Fifty yards south of The Fish Market Restaurant is Seaport Village. Celebrating 30 years, Seaport Village is a one-of-a-kind attraction consists of more than 70 fascinating little shops and charming… Read more »
SunSplash Swimwear has the Largest Selection of Swimwear and Cruisewear in San Diego County
Voted Best Swimwear in San Diego 2007 & 2008 by 10 News A List. SunSplash San Diego is must-visit swimwear and resort wear store offering the largest international selection of ladies’ swimwear and resort wear in San Diego County. So you will definitely find great quality and the latest styles and trends at SunSplash in… Read more »
The San Diego Trolley Offers Easy Affordable Access to 20 Cities & Suburbs
Call ( 619-234-1060) or visit their Web site for details and operation times. OR CONTACT PRONTO SUPPORT (619-595-5636). One-way fare for adults is $2.50 depending on the distance traveled; senior citizens and disabled persons pay ($1.25) for any distance; children five and under ride free with paying adult. Now you can enjoy the many cities… Read more »
Mexicoach: The Safest Way to Travel into Mexico
Taking Mexicoach to Tijuana takes the headaches out of crossing the international border. No more waiting in long lines and no more costly auto insurance. Mexicoach, which has been in business for over 37 years, is the easiest and safest way to go to and come back from Tijuana, Mexico. Mexicoach runs daily express buses… Read more »
San Diego Symphony Performs Year-Round

The jewel of this district is the historic Copley Symphony Hall (20) at 750 B St. (619-235-0804). It is regarded as one of the finest classical music venues on the West Coast. This year the San Diego Symphony, now over 100 years old and one of the oldest orchestras in California, will embark on a… Read more »
Menghini Winery: Julian – Winery: Free Winery Tours Daily
Open for free wine tasting, 11 a.m. daily with extended summer hours. They also offer free tours daily. Special annual events include a blues festival featuring Rob Bower in mid-July, their famous Grape Stomp (mid-September) and their Art and Wine Tasting Festival harvest celebration in the fall. Located in the middle of a beautiful apple… Read more »
Lenora Winery: Ramona – is PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Lenora Winery began growing winegrapes and making wines in 1999. Its five acre vineyard produces eight different kinds of winegrapes in The Valley of the Sun. Lenora Winery’s excellent premium wines may be enjoyed in its wine tasting room overlooking the vineyard or in its picnic area with grape arbor and barbeque. Lenora Winery’s winemaker… Read more »
Bombay Exotic Cuisine of India in Downtown
From the moment you enter, you know this restaurant is special. The graceful waterfalls, the upscale decor, the gracious staff and serene atmosphere welcome you. And the cuisine is equally as wonderful with a delicate blend of spices that tantalize and please the palate. Curry never tasted so good. There are 10 different curry dishes… Read more »
C Level Lounge has San Diego Bay Views
At the eastern tip of romantic Harbor Island are two restaurants under one roof, Island Prime and C Level Lounge, which offers dazzling views of the bay and the downtown San Diego skyline. For spectacular seating at C Level Lounge, ask for table 212 or ask to sit outdoors on their Bayview patio. The… Read more »
Cabana Cove Bar & Grill has a South Pacific Flair
The creators of this theme restaurant traveled to six locations in the world in search of awesome surf and full plates of food that tasted unusually delicious. From Hawaii comes the Hukilau Pipeline, which is an ahi steak seared rare and served with rice and stir-fried vegetables. And don’t miss the Devil’s Break rib eye… Read more »
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
The theme of this impressive restaurant is France during World War I, and you’re in the headquarters of the 94th Aero Squadron along with Eddie Rickenbacker. Entrées include fresh fish, prime rib, lamb, Australian lobster and aged Midwestern beef. The combination filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp is wonderful. Their desserts are superb! Reservations are recommended… Read more »
Country Waffles Serves San Diego’s Best Waffles
Country Waffles serves San Diego’s Best Waffles What makes their old-fashioned country breakfasts so delicious, is they’re made the old fashion way. So, this is one of a half a dozen Country Waffle restaurants throughout the state of California. And before the pandemic there were 4 locations here in San Diego. So, you can count… Read more »
Dini’s Bistro By the Sea for Delicious Ocean View Dining
Dini’s Bistro By the Sea for Delicious Ocean View Dining Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers delicious ocean view dining in a relaxed atmosphere with delicious tasting bistro-style regional cuisine. Plus Dini’s Bistro By the Sea offers light, healthy and artistically presented entrées accented with a Pacific Rim influence are prepared by Executive Chef Paul… Read more »
Gusher Farmacias in Tijuana Offers Up to 50% Off

Gusher Farmacias (01152664-684-0235) with 5 locations to serve you is the number one pharmacy in all of Tijuana. They sells drugs from the U.S. A, Romania, Switzerland and China. Visit their Web site at gusherfarmaciastijuana.com.mx for bigger savings. Gusher Farmacias, which is the leading drug store in Tijuana, has five locations to serve you. Their closest location… Read more »