Posts By: Barry Berndes

Sheerwater Restaurant at the Hotel Del Features Romantic Ocean View Dining in a classy Setting

Featuring an expansive outdoor dining terrace and giant fireplaces, Sheerwater is the Hotel del Coronado’s oceanfront restaurant. Offering a wide assortment of California coastal cuisine, Sheerwater creates a dynamic dining experience with seasonally inspired menu of regional specialties that emphasize bold flavor & tantalizing spices… (read more)

Babcock & Story Offers Ocean Views

Babcock & Story, often called B&S, was named after The Del’s visionary founders, Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story, two mid-western businessmen who dreamed of building a resort hotel that would be the “talk of the Western world.” Babcock & Story Bar is designed to take advantage of the spectacular seaside setting. The original 46-foot handcrafted… Read more »

Shops at The Hotel Del Makes The Perfect Day Trip, Unique Boutiques & Something for Every Taste

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Shops at The Del, a unique San Diego shopping destination located at the Hotel del Coronado, offers an exquisite variety of shops and boutiques plus award-winning cuisine. Shops at The Del feature upscale women’s apparel including Karen Kane, Trina Turk and other name brands, men’s apparel including Tommy Bahama and Greg Norman, and kid’s apparel… Read more »

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is What Real Beer is All About

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is located in the Heart of North County, in Escondido, and is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s most favored places to spend a weekend afternoon. Whether gathering for dinner with friends, happy hour or a weekend afternoon, the Stone Bistro is due to exceed your expectations for what… Read more »

Enjoy Great Margaritas at Barra Barra Saloon and Restaurant in the Heart of Historic Old Town

  This Festive Mexican Cantina and Restaurant, which is in the heart of historic Old Town State Park is a real find. Not only is the Mexican food delicious, but the restaurant and its name are of historical significance. The site and the restaurant’s name date back to the 1800’s when there was a restaurant… Read more »

Lambs Players Theatre Group Performs Year Around in Two Venues Coronado & Downtown

As one of San Diego’s leading performing arts organizations, Lamb’s Players Theatre is proud to be an integral part of the vibrant arts community in this nationally recognized cultural destination. They run shows year-round in two theatres, one is located in the charming island community of Coronado, just a short drive over the bridge from… Read more »

Peohe’s Restaurant Serves Delicious Steaks & Seafood with Romantic Harbor Views

Peohe’s Restaurant Serves Delicious Steak & Seafood Peohe’s Restaurant Serves Delicious Steak & Seafood     Peohe’s Restaurant Serves Delicious Steak & Seafood, 1201 First St. on the waterfront at the Ferrylanding waterfront  landing, Coronado (619-437-4474) [poehes.com]. Peohe’s Restaurant is open daily Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 9 pm,  Sun. 11:00 – 9 p.m…. Read more »

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse offers Spectacular Bay Views

Since 1971 Tom Ham’s has been one of San Diego’s best known landmark restaurants. It’s beautifully located on the western tip of Harbor Island on San Diego Bay, where it enjoys a fantastic view of the downtown skyline and the Coronado bridge.

Coronado’s Hotel del Coronado is an Oceanfront Resort with Great Shops and top Restaurants

The legendary Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, The Hotel del Coronado has played host to celebrities, presidents and dignitaries from around the world. Today, guests can select accommodations in the historic Victorian Building, in the contemporary Ocean… Read more »

Bali Hai For Romantic Bay Views of San Diego

Bali Hai has been a San Diego favorite for Polynesian dining since 1954. They are well-known for their delicious seafood, steaks and polynesian cuisine served with a breathtaking view of San Diego Bay. If you want to impress your out-of-town guests, bring them here. Entrées to rave about are their Chicken of the Gods, which… Read more »

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is Superb

Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant Kearny Mesa at 3709  Convoy St, Kearny Mesa (858-565-6888). is open daily Mon.–Friday 10:30 a.m.– 9 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. ($20 – $30). Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant is An Asian Restaurant Row Standout This outstanding Chinese featured Hong Kong-style restaurant features the best Hong Kong -style… Read more »

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is a World Renowned Luxury Tennis Resort and Spa

Definitely plan to discover the impressive Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. This world renowned tennis resort and spa is secluded in the beautiful foothills of Rancho Santa Fe. It has been rated among the top 20 most recommended resorts in the North America in the Reader’s choice poll in Conde Nast Traveler magazine for 2007…. Read more »

25-65% OFF at Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Enjoy 25 to 65 percent off everyday retail prices of name brand clothes at Carlsbad Premium Outlets. The center is ideally located 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego in the picturesque seaside community of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is located off Interstate 5, between Palomar Airport Rd and Cannon Rd. – just 30 minutes… Read more »

Surf Diva Surf Boutique Has Been Voted Best Beach Wear Shop in All of San Diego by the NBC A-List

Surf Diva Surf School and Boutique was established in 1996 by twin sisters Izzy and Coco Tihanyi. Today, through their hard work and vision, Surf Diva Surf School and Boutque is the number one surf school and beach wear boutique in San Diego. The Surf Diva Boutique has received the distinction of being the best… Read more »

Buca di Beppo is Famous for their Italian Cuisine

Buca di Beppo is not just another Italian restaurant. It’s a dining destination for the best family-style Italian dining in the city! You can even get a table in the kitchen if you make your reservations early. If you are coming with a group of people, reserve the Godfather room at Bucco di Be. As… Read more »

Eno Wine Room at The Hotel Del Indulges in Perfect Pairings of Wine, Cheese and Chocolate

The Del’s latest culinary offering, ENO, is devoted to providing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of the three most delectable indulgences in the world—fine wine, rare cheeses and gourmet chocolate. The tasting room stores more than 2,800 wine bottles featuring about 55 wines by the glass with more than 300 selections by the bottle. A rotating… Read more »

The Vine: A Wine Bar with an Ocean Beach Attitude

The Vine in Ocean Beach has an extensive variety of wines and beers from around the world, with a special emphasis on small production, high quality wines and hand-crafted beers. To compliment their excellent beverage selection, they have a cafe-style menu of eclectic dishes and twists on old favorites. This is the perfect comfortable, neighborhood… Read more »

Coronado Brewing Company is the Premier Microbrewery Restaurant in Coronado

The Coronado Brewing Company located in beautiful Coronado and features quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. Enjoy a refreshing pint paired with one of their signature pizzas or calzones in the wood fired oven, or choose from a wide selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pastas and dining specials. The Coronado… Read more »

Fred’s Mexican Cafe is a Popular San Diego Mexican Cuisine With 3 Locations

At Fred’s, you’ll not only get the best tasting Mexican cuisine, but it’s also a great place to have fun, fun, fun. Their dining room incorporates funny themes like the Boom Boom Room and Fred’s Chop Shop. The most popular drinks are the frosty margaritas with salt on the rim. Great tasting entrées are the… Read more »

Morgan Run Club & Resort is an Escape to Historic Rancho Santa Fe For A Memorable Stay

Morgan Run Resort comprises 66 boutique-style rooms and features lush landscaping, wonderful dining, golf and tennis facilities. They offer a distinctive collection of resort packages, including recreation, golf and tennis vacation packages to ensure that guests experience this Rancho Santa Fe resort to its fullest. So take a swing with one of the golf packages… Read more »

Keyways Vineyard and Winery Captures The Unforgettable Romance of Temecula Wine Country

Keyways Winery in Temecula Wine Country

The Keyways Vineyard & Winery is located at the enchanting confluence of horse country and Wine Country, in the beautiful Temecula Valley. Keyways’ charming ambiance and early California style are warm and inviting. Keyways has the unique distinction of being the only woman owned and managed winery in Southern California. Using a woman’s natural instinct… Read more »

Temecula’s Inn at Churon Winery is a romantic French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery

                  The romantic Inn at Churon is ideally located in the heart of the Temecula wine country. This beautiful French chateau-inspired bed & breakfast inn and winery is, without a doubt, the a perfect romantic getaway. And The Inn at Churon is less than an hour away… Read more »

Sweetwater Harley-Davidson is Your San Diego Harley-Davidson Motor Clothes & Collectibles Store

Sweetwater Harley-Davidson (2) is an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, so they are your number one source for genuine Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts, accessories and Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and collectibles. The Sweetwater Harley-Davidon designer showroom is 43,000-sq. ft. in size. And their special Sweetwater Harley- Davidson designer showroom is an incredible 8,000-sq. ft. area with the largest selection of… Read more »

Vista Farmer’s Market

The Vista Farmers’ Market the oldest market in San Diego County and has a variety of local, small, unique farmers selling seasonal fruits (subtropical and traditional), vegetables, flowers, plants (herbs, vegetables, flowering, fruit), dates, dried fruit, and more. We also have the first winery at a Farmers’ Market in the county, cheese from one of… Read more »

Valley Center Farmer's Market

San Diego County’s newest farmers’ market is also Valley Center’s first! This Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly event not to be missed. With an enormous variety of great, healthy food displayed alongside original crafts and artwork, Valley Center residents and visitors will agree that on Thursday afternoons, the Valley Center Certified Farmers’ Market is… Read more »

Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market

The Scripps Ranch Farmers’ Market & Family Festival is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School in Scripps Ranch. It has a combined a Certified Farmers’ Market, with Arts, Crafts and Commercial Vendors, and a Family Festival, including a large Children’s Fun Zone,… Read more »