Mission Trails Regional Park offers two ways to enjoy our feathers friends: • Join Trail Guide and Birder Jeanne Raimond for a free adventure in bird watching on the third Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m. • Join Trail Guide and Birder Winona Sollock for a free 90-minute class to learn five simple techniques… Read more »
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Tamarack Beach Resort & Hotel Offers Oceanfront Rooms & Attractive Suites in a Romantic Setting
Highly recommended is the Tamarack Beach Resort (14), which genuinely captures the charm of Carlsbad. This resort, with its Mediterranean-style architecture and decor, has full service one- and two-bedroom vacation rentals and luxury hotel rooms overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. If you prefer, you can just relax on the sky terrace or beside the pool… Read more »
Experience the Historic Carlsbad Village
Carlsbad Village is home to romantic restaurants and fascinating little shops. One great discovery is Carlsbad’s most photographed historic site, which is now home to the Ocean House Restaurant (7). Ocean House was originally one of two Victorian homes. This building was constructed in 1887, which was a year before the construction of the famous… Read more »
Filippi's Pizza Grotto is a Classic Italian Family Restaurant in San Diego
This restaurant has yet to be viewed by San Diego’s Dean of Restaurant reviewers. Browse our restaurant page to find other great restaurants around San Diego.
The Pennant Bar Has Been a Local Mission Beach Favorite For Drinking & Dining For Over 60 Years
This South Mission legend has been a local favorite for 60 years. What makes it so great is that it is the epitome of a San Diego beach bar and restaurant. The regular clientele is a mixture of neighborhood regulars and San Diego natives, including school teachers, flight attendants, nurses, lawyers and local college students…. Read more »
Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant in South Carlsbad is a Local Favorite for Fiesta & Fun
Festive south-of-the-border cuisine served by attentive servers in colorful attire has made Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini the most popular Mexican restaurant in North County. Adding to the ambiance are strolling mariachi that serenade you at your table while you dine. A great beginning to any meal are warm tortilla chips and a frosty margarita…. Read more »
The Landings Restaurant Offers Views of planes Taking Off & Landing at the McClellan Airport
The fabulous $24 million McClellan Airport got even better with the opening of The Landings Restaurant. This popular dining destination called the Landings offers both airline travelers and locals a unique opportunity to have a meal while watching airplanes take off and land. Early birds will like their menu because it is packed with everyone’s… Read more »
Grande Colonial Hotel Offers Majestic Ocean Views and is Home to a World-Class Restaurant
Ideally situated in the beachfront village of La Jolla, California, The Grande Colonial Hotel is a 2012 AAA Four Diamond Award winner and a historic beauty that honors its traditions yet offers contemporary amenities and services beyond other La Jolla hotels near San Diego. Built in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment and Hotel, the Grande… Read more »
NINE-TEN is an Award Winner of the Prestigious Top 10 Molecular Restaurants in America
An ongoing commitment to innovative cuisine using only the freshest local produce makes NINE-TEN a must visit for culinary aficionados. This intimate restaurant, led by award-winning chef Jason Knibb (a 2010 Rising Star Chef winner) and pastry chef Jack Fisher (San Diego’s 2010 Best Chocolatier), offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and… Read more »
Inn at Sunset Cliffs Offers a Panoramic View of the Ocean and the Scenic Ocean Beach Pier
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is the best oceanfront hotel in San Diego and is located in historical Point Loma, California. They are one of only a few San Diego hotels truly located on the Pacific Ocean, just steps away from Ocean Beach. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is truly one of the only San… Read more »
Coronado Plaza is in the Heart of the Coronado Village With Ocean Views & Delicious Dining
Coronado Plaza is located on the west side of the Coronado Island prominently located in the heart of “Coronado Village “ which features quaint palm tree lined streets, filled with boutiques, shops and restaurants. Coronado Plaza has 17 shops and restaurants located on two levels with a third floor of executive suites and offers under… Read more »
333 Pacific Offers Spectacular Sunsets
I If you are looking for San Diego Restaurants with ocean views, look no farther than 333 Pacific in Oceanside. It’s one of North County’s most spectacular restaurant. It overlooks the Oceanside Pier and at sunset the view is unsurpassed! They serve fresh seafood and steaks nightly with an… Read more »
John Beran Specializes in Carlsbad, Oceanside & North County San Diego Coastal Real Estate
John Beran specializes in all types of Carlsbad and Oceanside real estate properties, from single-family homes to estates within many incredible neighborhoods and planned communities. Ask about highly prized Carlsbad homes that are perfect for a wide range of first, second and vacation home buying needs; or survey the Oceanside real estate market for the… Read more »
Costa Azul Coronado, Grill & Cantina Has Top-Rated Farm-to-Table Mexican Cuisine
Costa Azul Coronado, Grill & Cantina is Home of the Swordfish Taco and #1 ranked by Zagat as Coronado’s top rated Mexican Restaurant. Join their VIP Club for great savings on food and drinks (Text Costa 91944). They have happy hour daily 3:30–6:30 p.m. with live music almost nightly and Taco Tuesdays with Latin guitarist… Read more »
IMAX Films Play Almost Everyday at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Giant Dome Theater in Balboa Park
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park shows IMAX films that are both awe-inspiring and educational almost everyday in their Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Regular adult admission to each of the IMAX films is $17. Discounted admission is available for members of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center,… Read more »
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's IMAX en Español
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents IMAX en Español, a monthly event where popular IMAX films are shown with a Spanish soundtrack. IMAX en Español is the first monthly Spanish IMAX film event to take place in the U.S. Once a month, an IMAX film is shown with a Spanish soundtrack in the Reuben… Read more »
Guided Walks at Mission Trails Regional Park
Free guided nature walks are offered every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego. Join an MTRP Trail Guide in the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. for a free guided nature walk and learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Trail guides choose from three… Read more »
Wildlife Walks at Mission Trails Regional Park Near Mission Valley
Mission Trails Regional Park (27) (619-668-3281) http://mtrp.org is truly one of the ten wonders of the world. It is in fact, larger than Mission Bay and Balboa Park combined. And at 5,800 acres, it is the largest open space urban park west of the Mississippi River. And the spectacular, panoramic view from their 4,000 sq…. Read more »
Serra Museum is an Old Town Landmark Museum
Serra Museum, in Presidio Park, is one of the most familiar landmarks in San Diego. As a major symbol of the city, it stands atop the hill recognized as the site where California began. It was here in 1769 that a Spanish Franciscan missionary, Father Junípero Serra, with a group of soldiers led by Gaspar… Read more »
