Posts By: Barry Berndes

Richard Walker’s Pancake House is A Best Breakfast in San Diego Winner

Open 6:30– 2:30 daily *$10–$20). Indoor and outdoor seating with 4 locations to serve you Downtown 520 Front St (619-231-7777) La Jolla 909 Prospect. St. (323-726-2253) Del Mar  2670 Via de La Valle, del Mar ((323-726-22530 Carlsbad 2656 Gateway Rd. (323-726-2253). Richard Walker’s Pancake House won the Gold Medallion Award for Best Breakfast Restaurant in… Read more »

Kobey’s Swap Meet Is a San Diego Attraction

Kobey’s Swap Meet is the largest swap meet in San Diego County and one of the largest in the state. Kobey’s Swap Meet is an open-air swap meet that is held in the huge parking lot of the Valley View Casino Center, which is 3 football fields long. It was formerly known as the San… Read more »

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Museum Features Fun and Fascinating Interactive Exhibits

Admission is free, plus if you mention their ad in the SAN DIEGAN and print this review, you’ll receive a free gift. Here you’ll find the The William B. Kolender San Diego County Sheriff’s Museum and Educational Center. The best part about this museum are the interactive exhibits. You can listen to live police calls, hop on a sheriff ’s motorcycle and turn on the sirens and lights.

The Ocean Beach Antique District is Home to Antique Stores Microbreweries and Beer

Antiques

Locals and visitors alike never tire of exploring San Diego’s faavorite antique district picturesquely located in the seaside community of Ocean Beach. The Ocean Beach Antique District encompasses the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Newport Avenue at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Ocean Beach. Most stores are open daily from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and are… Read more »

Front Street Bar & Grill is Where the Temecula Valley Locals & Visitors Go For Great Tasting Food

Front Street Bar & Grill

This is the downstairs restaurant and bar at Bailey’s Fine Dining restaurant. And they serve practically all of the same entrées at slightly lower prices, with only a few exceptions. The real difference between the two restaurants is the atmosphere. Upstairs is where diners come to enjoy fine dine in a formal atmosphere. Downstairs is… Read more »

Island Prime means Steaks, Seafood, and Bay Views

Ideally located at the tip of Harbor Island (see map below) explains why thiss excellent restaurant is so popular. It’s literally it’s LOCATION, LOCATION,  LOCATION, that makes it so popular for inbound and outbound airline travelers to get a bite to eat before or upon arrival. It’s romantic view of downtown San Diego especially at… Read more »

Humphreys SoCal Dining & Music is a Bayfront Restaurant Winner

Humphreys Restaurant

Humphreys Restaurant on Shelter Island is the award winner of the 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 San Diego Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion Award for Best Live Music Venue/Restaurant. And when it comes to Sunday brunch, Humphreys bay-front restaurant is as good as it gets. Humphreys features an unparalleled presentation against the backdrop of beautiful yachts moored… Read more »

Jack & Giulio’s Serves Italian Favorites with a 48 Year Reputation for Excellence

This is a restaurant with a 45-year reputation for excellence and a loyal following. It has a tradition of wonderful Italian cuisine. Homemade pastas, sauces and soups are only the beginning. For a meal to remember try their fabulous filet mignon in cognac and scampi alla Giulio. They serve the best scampi in town, and… Read more »

Kaiserhof Restaurant Voted Best German Restaurant in San Diego 36 years in a Row

Kaiserhof Restaurant (2) during the pandemic you needed to call for hours open. Most recent hours have been limited to Thursday thru Sunday with curbside takeaway only from noon till 7 p.m. only. This awesome local faqvorite has been voted the best German restaurant in all of San Diego for 36 years in a row…. Read more »

KoKo Beach Dinner House: Good Food, Friendly Service & Affordable Prices

KoKo Beach is one restaurant where you’ll get the most for your money. They serve good quality food in a friendly atmosphere with comfortable red leather booths. Slow-roasted prime rib is the house specialty along with Alaskan king crab legs with savory drawn butter. Other delicious entrées are the New York steak, delicious top sirloin… Read more »

It’s Buster’s Beach House for Island-Style Cuisine

Catch the island spirit at Buster’s with its romantic tropical decor, friendly service and great menu. With pastas, fresh fish specials, burgers, salads, wraps and ribs, it’s hard to decide which great-tasting entrée to select. An extra plus is dining on their terrace with its romantic bay and marina view. Now offering Sunday Brunch. and… Read more »

Mount Palomar Winery is One of the Original Wineries in Temecula Valley

Mount Palomar Winery

One of the original wineries, established 1969, it is up a little hill, hidden from the road. This inviting winery is open for tastings daily. They produce over 14,000 cases of wine annually and distribute to store and fine restaurants in Southern California. They also have a full-service gourmet deli, gift shop, patio and shady… Read more »

SeaWorld is Everybody’s Favorite Sight To See

SeaWorld San Diego is set on 189 beautifully landscaped acresalong the sparkling shores of Mission Bay Park. As you might expect, SeaWorld has something to offer everyone. This fun-filled marine life park features thousands of fascinating ocean creatures including killer whales who star in the visually stunning “Believe” Shamu show, as well as penguins, sharks… Read more »

LEGOLAND in Carlsbad Has Over 60 Exciting Rides, Fun Shows Kids Love

LEGOLAND California is home to more than 60 exciting rides, shows and attractions. But the really big news is the world’s first and only LEGOLAND Water Park. The imagination really flows on Build-A-Raft river, where everyone floats on their own custom-built LEGO raft. The Water Park also features six-person raft slides, single-person tube slides, body… Read more »

La Bella Cafe & Games Serves Chula Vista’s Best Pizza

  La Bella Cafe & Games (8) is the most popular pizza restaurant in Chula Vista. Boasting 70 years in business, they truly have it all including a huge games parlor. Yet, the games are just the latest attraction to go along with entertaining the hundreds of families who dine here every day. Hours: Sun-… Read more »

Leucadia Pizzeria Serves The Best Tasting Pizzas, Pastas & More To Your Table or To Your Door

Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurants ($10 to $20 per person). and a half dozen San Diego County locations to serve you. They are indeed a San Diego treasure with over 30 years in business with both sit down and delivery options. They’re open 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. daily except Fri. & Sat. they’re open… Read more »

America’s Best Value Inn & Suites Offers a Great Location, Value and Close to all

Located in Vista, with easy access to shopping, beaches and area attractions. Enjoy large beautiful rooms, microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV, pool, spa, picnic & BBQ area, tennis courts, putting green, complimentary breakfast and wireless internet throughout property and large vehicle parking. Two-story, 72 room, exterior-corridor property with park-at-your door convenience.

MCRD Command Museum is More Than Just a Museum, It is the History of the U.S. Marine Corps

This awesome, historically significant museum is dedicated to preserving the glorious history and rich tradition of the United States Marine Corps. This historical museum is visited by more than 100,000 people annually. “A Walking Tour of the MCRD Command Museum” features fourteen galleries, which encompass dozens of exhibits featuring everything from weapons, uniforms, equipment, paintings… Read more »

Mingei International Museum Has a Permanent Collection of 17,500 objects from 141 countries

Southern California’s largest collection of art of the people from all eras and cultures of the world. Dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design, and a popular museum store featuring handmade items from around the world. TRUE BLUE: Indigo, Turquoise, Cobalt & Lapis Lazuli. The color blue evokes mystery, beauty… Read more »

25-65% OFF at Las Americas Outlets

Just steps from the international border you’ll find a true outlet shopping mecca. It’s Las Americas Premium Outlets®, located at 4211 Camino de la Plaza (619- 934-8400), home to an incredible collection of 125 designer and name-brand outlet stores that offer something for everyone. This attractive outdoor center is part of the family of Premium… Read more »

Ramada Inn is Conveniently Located Next to Carlsbad’s Many Attractions

Conveniently located just a half mile from Carlsbad State Park.This 121 room hotel offers studios starting at ($89) and one- and two-bedroom suites starting at ($109) and ($229), respectively. They also feature a complimentary continental breakfast, heated pool and spa, laundry facilities, free wireless Internet, as well as meeting facilities. Enjoy the comforts of home… Read more »

Ferrara Winery: Visit San Diego's Oldest Active Wine-Making Family

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 »

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. Fresh seafood fish market its open daily 10 am – 7 pm. Happy hour 3– 6 Mon. Fri Takeout and delivery 11:30 am – 5:30 pm daily. Prices ($30-$50). Casual attire…. 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 Michelin Guide Winner Offering Superb Italian Cuisine at Liberty Station

Open Daily: Mon. & Tue. 4 p.m. – Tues. 4 p.m – 8 p.m;  Wed. & Thurs. 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Fri.  & Sat. 11:30 a.m. –2:45 p.m. &  4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. ; Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. &  4:30 p.m. – 8  p.m. ($50-$100).  Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA…. 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 »