Posts Categorized: Things to Do

North Park Mainstreet Farmers' Market

The Farmers Market has returned to North Park! Come out and join us every Thursday at the new location in the parking lot behind CVS (32nd Street and University Avenue). The market takes place every Thursday, rain or shine, and will be open from 3p.m. to sunset in the spring and summer; winter and fall… Read more »

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Every Sunday, the upper playground at La Jolla Elementary is transformed into a colorful, friendly and wholesome Farmer’s Market. Come and experience the community feel, live music, colorful and creative artisans, diverse Food Court for lunch, and Certified Farmer’s Market fruits, vegetables and flowers. There’s always free parking and we’re open rain or shine!

Escondido Certified Farmers' Market

The Downtown Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market and Other Purveyors, an open-air marketplace celebrating 15 years of operation, is located in the heart of the historic Downtown Commercial and Antique District of Escondido. Local small farmers and California growers sell the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey. Other vendors offer gourmet… Read more »

Del Mar Farmers' Market and Food Court

The Del Mar Farmers’ Market continues to proudly boast of its international cuisine, wide range of art and gifts from around the world, regularly scheduled special events for the family and outdoor flavor, not to mention the freshest and finest meats, poultry, seafood, produce and flowers. Every Saturday from 1-4pm in the City Hall Parking… Read more »

Farmers’ Markets & Open Air Bazaars!

SOUTH BAY The Farmer’s Market & Open Air Bazar for Chula Vista is located at Center St and Third Ave. and hosted by the Downtown Business Association. Chula Vista’s Third Avenue Farmers Market is Certified and South County’s Original Farmer’s Market! Purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants directly from local farmers. The Farmers Market… Read more »

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market and Food Fair

The Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market is California Certified which means you are guaranteed to get the freshest fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers from local farmers. We also have numerous specialty food vendors selling homemade and imported items including salsa, cheese, granola, popcorn, fresh-squeezed juice, olives and olive oil, seasonings and mixes, tamales and burritos, breads… Read more »

Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market

Visiting one of the Farmers’ Markets in San Diego County allows you to experience agriculture. These Farmers’ Markets are certified by the State, ensuring that the produce is being sold by the grower, is grown in California and meets all California quality standards. These criteria ensure that you receive the freshest produce for the right… Read more »

Bonsall Farmers' Market and Open Air Faire

Fresh garden-to-table locally grown fruits and vegetables. Delicious, locally raised, hormone free meat. Locally made artisan cheese. Fresh artisan breads and pies.Culinary herbs. Exotic, hard-to-find plants. Organic fruit preserves and butters. Sweet honey and bee pollen. Greek style olive oil and mouth-watering olives. Hand-made Peruvian chocolates. Heavenly sweets and confections. Organic teas and beverages. Tasty… Read more »

ARTS TIX Get 50 % OFF Live Theatre Tickets for Same Night Performances in San Diego

ARTS TIX is a discount theatre ticket outlet which offers up to 50% off ticket prices for live theatre and other arts performances throughout San Diego County. Their ticket outlets are conveniently located in Escondido and Downtown San Diego. See what’s on sale today! This has been a great resource for San Diego to promote… Read more »

Centre City Development Corporation is the Driving Force of the Dynamic Redevelopment in Downtown

The dynamic force behind the redevelopment of the downtown is the Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC). Visit their Web site CCDC.com for information about all of the new downtown residential, commercial and public development projects. Also visit sandiegodowntown.org for business relocation and other downtown insider news. During the past 33 years, approximately $1.45 billion in… Read more »

Parking in Downtown San Diego With Over 55,000 Parking Spaces

To address concerns regarding parking, CCDC has worked with the Downtown community to fashion the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Plan, which was adopted by the San Diego City Council in 1997. The plan includes short-term and long-term solutions, including things like a wayfinder signage system and the construction of public parking garages. Downtown San Diego is… Read more »

CCDC Downtown Bus Tours: Discover Whats New in Downtown San Diego on a Free Bus Tour

With over $3 billion of changes coming to Downtown, it’s getting more exciting than ever. The Center City Development Corporation offers Free Downtown bus tours offer close-up views of downtown’s unique neighborhoods and highlight recent and upcoming projects. All tours begin at the DIC (193 Horton Plaza). For reservations, call 619-235-2222. These tours occur every… Read more »

Shadow Mountain Winery Is An Award-Winning Winery In The Foothills Of Warner Springs

If you’re looking for a special place for your wedding, this is the place. The owners have an extensive background in the restaurant business, which is a big plus. The cost for wine tasting is ($3), which includes a complimentary souvenir wine glass. Shadow Mountain is an ideal grape-growing location with an elevation of 3,500 feet, and it’s blessed with Pacific Ocean breezes and cool, dry nights.

Oceanside Welcome Center

Oceanside is the northern gateway to San Diego County. It is also North County’s transportation hub with the Coaster, Sprinter and Amtrak passing through it. It has a picturesque harbor, miles of beautiful beaches, a multitude of shopping alternatives, affordable new homes, golfing and recreational activities galore. A major attraction is the historic Mission San Luis Rey.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Was The First & is One Of The Best Wineries in Romantic Temecula

Callaway Vineyard and Winery

Callaway has a spacious visitor center and beautiful gift shop, which is open daily 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery offers complimentary informative tours weekends on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 4 p.m., and during the week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine tasting ends at 4:45 p.m.

Cygnet Theatre in Old Town Is Award-Winning

As the new proprietor of the Old Town Theatre in the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, The Cygnet Theatre Company has lofty ambitions to ensure that you will have an exciting theatre-going experience. Their renovation of this beautiful theatre includes larger ADA-compliant restrooms, new carpeting and seats, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and a provision for general operating reserves for our transition to a larger, two-venue company.

Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Team: Class A California League, San Diego Padres Affiliate

The Lake Elsinore Storm are a minor league baseball team, and they are a “high-A” class team in the California League, and are a farm team of the San Diego Padres. The Storm play home games at Lake Elsinore Diamond; (Pete Lehr Field) and on occasion at PETCO Park in San Diego.

Lake Elsinore Historical Society Museum

The Society was founded to collect, protect, preserve, display, and further the preservation of items and documents of historical value and significance from the Lake Elsinore Valley. The Society was conceived and organized in 1996 and the museum is located at 106 South Main Street in Lake Elsinore, California, and is open on Saturdays and… Read more »

Sky Dive Elsinore is the Skydivers "Home away from Home"

To experience the thrill of a lifetime, pay a visit to Skydive Elsinore. This world-renowned skydiving venue is famous not only for its scenic views of mountains, lakes, the ocean and great jump conditions, but also the expertise of its USPA certified staff. They are located approximately one hour away from both San Diego and… Read more »

Lake Elsinore Outlets Offer 30% to 70% Off Retail

The Lake Elsinore Outlets are situated in the heart of the Inland Empire, conveniently located off Interstate 15. Forty minutes east of Orange County, twenty minutes north of the beautiful wine country that is Temecula and less than an hour north of inland San Diego. The Outlet Center offers favorite name brand stores at fabulous… Read more »

Lake Elsinore Motocross Park: Southern California Extreme Sports

Extreme sports are a major attraction here in Lake Elsinore! The Lake Elsinore Motocross Park has even been featured on ESPN and MTV. Lake Elsinore Motocross Park is located at the south side of Lake Elsinore. From the North: I-15 to Bundy Canyon Rd. Turn right at the end of the off ramp. (If from… Read more »

Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce

A leader in the business community since 1949, the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce has been conducting successful business programs and promoting business in the valley for more than four decades. A multi-disciplined organization, the Chamber membership roster includes representatives from all sectors of the business community. Chamber members play an active role in… Read more »

J. Jenkins Winery Is Julian’s Newest Winery

J. Jenkins Winery consists of a rustic “apple shed” graced by 10 acres of orchard and vineyard and a stunning view of Volcan Mountain. After many years of experimentation and development, owner Jim Jenkins invites you to taste his elegant wines. He plans to expand the production of his spectacular cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, Syrah,… Read more »

Hacienda de las Rosas Winery Offers Wine Tasting and Cultural Art in Historic Old Town

They offer five tastes for ($9.50) and you can keep the wine glass. Located at the Juan St. entrance in Fiesta de Reyes in historic Old Town. This family-owned winery features locally made San Diego wines with a lovely garden room to relax and enjoy a wine tasting experience with friends. With a golden Peruvian… Read more »

Tijuana Cultural and Visitor Center: A Major Attraction Worth Visiting in Tijuana

A landmark that you’ll be able to identify is the large round building of the Tijuana Cultural Center (9) . It’s located at 9350 Paseo de los Heroes in Rio Tijuana. It’s a major attraction and an excellent way to learn about life in all regions of Mexico. The Cultural Center features the Museum of… Read more »

Flying Leatherneck Museum Showcases The Impressive Aviation History of the Marine Corps

San Diego Relocation Essential Information

  The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum which is adjacent to the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Miramar Road, San Diego (858-693-1723) [flyingleathernecks.org]. This is the only Command Museum dedicated to the history of Marine Corps aviation. The museum features more than 30 vintage and historically important aircrafts, ranging from World War II “Warbirds” to present-day… Read more »

Knight & Carver Yacht Center: Award-Winning Boatyard

Knight & Carver is widely recognized as the West Coast’s premier full-service yacht facility. They were awarded “Boatyard of the Year” by American Boat Builders & Repairers Assocation in 2007. They have also been honored by “Inc” Magazine and Harvard Business School as one the nation’s top 100 inner-city businesses.”

Twin Oaks Valley Winery: San Marcos – Winery: Bottled & Sold Locally

Nestled in a quiet corner of San Marcos (North County), is Twin Oaks Valley Winery, owned and operated by Malcolm and Kathryn Gray, with the help of their son, Michael. Their philosophy is to purchase grapes only grown in San Diego County in support of local growers. They say good wine comes from good grapes and we strive… Read more »