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 »
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Point Break Bar & Grill is Where the Local Yachtsmen Eat
This casual, no frills dining destination (is a favorite for locals, especially yachtsmen on Shelter Island. They are open from 7 a.m.–11 p.m.Sunday thru thursday and 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Breakfasts from ($9) and dinner such as a fish filet ($24). Big and delicious are the two thoughts that come to… 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 a Local Shelter Island Favorite
OPEN: Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. sat. Noon – 3 p.m.; Sun. 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. ($20-$30). 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… 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 »
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 at Harrah’s Rincon Casino
San Diego County is Blessed with 9 Fabulous Las Vegas Casinos with gaming being only one excellent reason to discover these major attractions. All tout their dining venues as being world beaters, and rightly so as they feature top chefs and stunning decors only matched by the delicious entrees. This incredible venue boast at least… 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 »
Visit My Pad offers a Great Service Video Home Tours
Visit My Pad (619-752-4401), [visitmypad.com] provides a San Diego neighborhood guide report. They perform a complete rental service live video tour of your potential apartment, home or vacation rental with your direction in real time. You direct them live during the inspection from whatever city you are moving from. Apartments in San Diego rent quickly, therefore you need to make fast and… Read more »
San Diego’s Karl Strauss is a Great American Microbrew
Karl Strauss is one of San Diego’s most well known microbreweries, with several locations in San Diego, including their premier beer garden in Sorrento Valley. A great place to enjoy a cold pint with friends or to have your own event. Well known for their great selection of food, unique pairings with their featured beers… Read more »
Gelato Vero Caffe Ice Cream Shop
Gelato Vero Caffe Ice Cream Shop Is In International Restaurant Row Gelato Vero Caffe, & Ice Cream Shop at 3753 India st. is located at the corner of India Street and University Avenue in Middle Town’s International Restaurant Row is as close to being Local Royalty as anyone can be. Why? based on being a… Read more »
Day Spa at The Hotel Del Lets the Ocean Air Sweep You Away at this Classic Spa
When it opened in 1888, The Del was considered a premier vacation and health destination, where the sea-swept air was both preservative and restorative. A century later, the timeless Pacific breezes still have the power to restore the mind, body and spirit. The world-class Spa at The Del features 21 treatment rooms, sanctuary areas, hydrotherapy… Read more »
1500 OCEAN Has Impressive Ocean Views
1500 OCEAN, The Del’s signature restaurant is another one of our county’s great San Diego Restaurants. It opened in 2006 to rave reviews in the Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott works with local farmers and producers in creating the restaurant’s fresh Southland coastal cuisine. His seasonal menus offer selections from… Read more »
Four Winds Trading Company in Old Town Features One-of-a-Kind Native American Art with Spirit
A visit to Old Town would not be complete without visiting the Four Winds Trading Company. Expect to be dazzled with their museum quality Native American arts, crafts and jewelry showcased at this wonderful store. Owner Carol Di Bene carefully hand selects the finest collection of museum quality art found anywhere. Finding meaningful, lasting items… Read more »
Torrey Pines Gliderport Is a La Jolla Attraction
The Torrey Pines Gliderport (30) in La Jolla is the place to go for a day to remember. Come see the hang gliders and paragliders gracefully soar off the ocean cliffs at Torrey Pines. It’s a fabulous attraction! Plus, it’s free! If you’ve always wanted to fly a hang glider or paraglider, ask about their… Read more »
CrabCatcher Seaside Grill IS RETIRED AND OUT OF BUSINESS
UNFORTUNATELY RESTAURANT OWNERSHIP HAS RETIRED AND IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS.
The Whaling Bar & Grill is an Award-Wining Restaurant in the World Famous La Valencia Hotel
The Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. La Jolla (858-551-3758). [whalingbarlj.com]. Open daily 3 p.m. –11 p.m. Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. ($50–$100) This is a classic cocktail lounge and restaurant dating back to the 1940’s when it was a popular watering hole of Hollywood movie stars. It’s been modernized,… Read more »
