Posts Categorized: Things to Do

Carlsbad Ranch Flower Fields Feature 50 Acres of Ranunculus Flowers March 1 through May 12

Carlsbad Flowers

Take yourself out of the ordinary and spend a few hours in one of nature’s wonders – our Fields of Dreams, our Fields of Color. A place where kids can run and adults can linger – 50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a special nursery, garden,… Read more »

The Spa at Rancho Valencia: A Wonderful Place to Relax, Renew and Return Again and Again

The Spa at Rancho Valencia is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the greater San Diego area. It features 10 treatment rooms, each with its own private garden, outdoor shower and soaking tub. Luxurious treatments range from massages and facials to reflexology and skin care. Amenities include a signature Vichy Room, Watsu… Read more »

San Diego Botanic Garden Is North County’s World-Renowned Botanical Garden Attraction

The San Diego Botanic Garden is a place of year-round beauty. Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to our mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive here. Our diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a… Read more »

Lamplighter is San Diego's Award-Winning Karaoke Bar in the Heart of Mission Hills

\ You’ll definitely have fun at this award-winning karaoke bar. Their awards say it all: “Best Karaoke/Song Selection” by Karaoke Star magazine; “Best Karaoke” by AOL City Guide, City’s Best 2005; and “Best Karaoke Bar” by San Diego Reader and SanDiegan.com recommends it as well! This Karaoke Bar is consistently the favorite spot for San Diegans… Read more »

Border Station Parking at the Border offers secure parking on the U.S. side and round trip TJ Shuttle

Visiting Mexico? For the best and safest place to park your car, go to Border Station Parking #(1) on the map at 4570 Camino de la Plaza (619-428-9477). To get there take the last exit before crossing the border from the freeway. The signs are clearly marked on the freeway announcing U.S. Last Exit Parking…. Read more »

Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is a Family Fun Attraction Featuring Over 3,000 Colorful Fish

Birch Aquarium (22) is the public outreach center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where visitors of all ages can explore more than 3,000 colorful fish and invertebrates as well as cutting-edge ocean- and earth-science research. This is a must-see attraction, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and La Jolla. The aquarium boasts more… Read more »

Cheap Rentals for the Best Beach Gear Rentals

Cheap Rentals, 3689 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach (858-488-9070) [cheap-rentals.com]. Open daily. They offer a FREE surfing lesson with every surfboard rental. And a 15 percent discount with a military I.D. You’ll find lots of bike paths along the ocean and bay sides of Mission Beach. So yeah, the best place to rent bikes, boards, SUPs… Read more »

Spreckels Organ Pavilion: Listen to the World’s Largest Outdoor Pipe Organ for Free

Balboa Park is home to the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. It was first played in Balboa Park in 1915; thus, the organ is celebrating its 99th anniversary this year. Today, it continues to attract audiences with its grandiose appearance and its beautiful music. Best of all, the organ concerts are… Read more »

San Diego Air & Space Museum Displays Famous Aviation Artifacts & Aerospace Memorabilia

  San Diego Air and Space Museum (619-234-8291) [sandiegoairandspace.org] is in the historic Ford Building in Balboa Park. This impressive museum displays famous aircrafts, engines, spacecraft and aviation artifacts from the dawn of aviation through the space age. The museum’s blockbuster exhibit is “Be The Astronaut”. You’ll have to pay an extra ($5) to see… Read more »

Japanese Friendship Garden is a Great Place to Explore its Gardens & Enjoy Peace & Tranquility

It is an idyllic retreat, radiating serenity, simplicity and beauty. View a Zen Rock Garden from a meditation room in the Exhibit House, which also features Japanese art and crafts. Relax on the moon viewing deck next to a restful koi pond and its soothing waterfall. The garden is truly a treasure you’ll want to… Read more »

San Diego’s Natural History Museum is Filled With Life-Sized Prehistoric Animals & Exhibits

This huge Balboa Park treasure, which is the oldest museum in Southern California, is where you’ll find life-sized dinosaur models and hands-on natural history exhibits. The museum’s permanent exhibition is Fossil Mysteries, which takes you on a journey through 75 million years of Southern California’s rich history. One of Balboa Park’s best-kept secrets is the… Read more »

House of Pacific Relations, International Lawn Programs: Free Sunday Programs for the Family

Enjoy free Sunday programs of ethnic song and dance from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the outdoor stage of the International Cottages. While you are there, be sure to visit The International Cottages, open noon-4 p.m. Sundays, featuring international artifacts, history and international food samples. Call (619-239-0512) or (619-234-0739).

Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park is where you Can See Artisans at Work

A visit to Balboa Park would not be complete without visiting the 37 working artist studios managed by over 250 local artists and see and speak to many of these artists while they create their works of art that are all offered for sale. This unique venue is showcased in The Spanish Village Art Center… Read more »

Fleet Science Center Offers Smart Fun in San Diego

Fleet Science Center, at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park (619-238-1233) [rhfleet.org]. Admission is ($21.95) for adults; ($19.95) for seniors . (+ 65 years); and ($18.95) for juniors 3-12. They are open daily at 10 a.m.­­ and close at these times on these days: Mon.–Thurs. 5 p.m., and Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 6 p.m. This… Read more »

Classic Cars at San Diego Automotive Museum

San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park (619-231-2886). The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and features rotating themed shows that display significant, rare and exotic cars and motorcycles, and vehicles reflecting the history of the automobile. Enjoy the classics of bygone eras as you stroll through rows of cars that are all restored to glittering… Read more »

San Diego Model Railroad Museum is North America’s Largest Model Railroad Exhibit

Model Train

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features interactive toy trains, Lionel-style electric trains and a 20-scale mile long rail crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plus, this museum is the only accredited railroad museum in the entire United States. It is the largest permanent operating model railroad exhibit in North America with 27,000 sq…. Read more »

San Diego Museum of Man is Where You Can Experience Unique Exhibits on Human Evolution

The Museum of Man features fascinating exhibits on human evolution, Egyptian artifacts, Kumeyaay culture and Mayan monuments. Little ones can also enjoy the Children’s Discovery Center, which allows them to experience living in ancient Egyptian times. With its striking architecture and historic setting, the Museum of Man is a favorite for banquets, corporate functions and… Read more »

Pala Casino & Spa Resort is a Four Diamond Luxury Casino Featuring Las Vegas Style Gaming

This beautiful casino is at the foot of serene Palomar Mountain in North San Diego County. Take I-15 to Hwy. 76 and go east five miles. Or, take I-5 to Hwy. 76 and go east 23 miles. This 950,000-sq. ft. Four Diamond luxury casino offers Las Vegas-style gaming. With more than 2,300 slots, 87 gaming… Read more »

Skydive San Diego Hosts the Newest, Safest, and Largest Jumpships in the Skydiving Industry

When a president of the United States jumped out of an airplane to celebrate his 85th birthday, it said a lot about how safe and fun this thrill of a lifetime has become! The president was George H. W. Bush, our 41st president of the United States. And he made a tandem jump from 10,500… Read more »

Living Coast Discovery Center is Both a Unique Zoo and Aquarium on San Diego Bay in Chula Vista

A must-see for San Diego families! The Living Coast Discovery Center, formerly known as the Chula Vista Nature Center, is a unique zoo and aquarium located on the southern edge of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista. The center offers an intimate wildlife experience for animal lovers of all ages. Guests are able to get… Read more »

San Diego History Center in Balboa Park

San Diego History Center (SDHC) was founded by George W. Marston in 1928, then as the San Diego Historical Society (SDHS). Marston stated that the objective of the Historical Society was “for the discovery, collection and preservation of books, pamphlets, maps, genealogies, portraits, paintings, relics, manuscripts, letters, journals, surveys, field books and any and all… Read more »

Breakwater Brewing Company is the Premier Brewery & Sports Bar in Coastal North County

Everyone needs a break! Come ride the wave at Breakwater Brewing Co. Enjoy their SoCal Beach Style of brewing beer. Breakwater offers their own house brews, local guest brews, different regional brews on tap and casual cuisine from mouth watering pizza to priceless paninis. Enjoy your favorite sporting events on the 4 HD TV’s. We… Read more »

Hydrobrew is North County's Source for Hydroponic and Homebrewing Supplies in Oceanside

Hydrobrew is North County San Diego’s destination of choice for supplies for homebrewing and hydroponics alike. In addition to a complete line of equipment and ingredients for home production of beer, mead, or wine, they also carry indoor gardening supplies from high intensity lighting to nutrients and growing media to a variety of hydroponic irrigation… Read more »

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Where You Will Experience the Movies Like Never Before

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is a completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters that will enhance customer’s movie going experience. Their goal is to pamper customers in an intimate and comfortable environment. Buy your tickets online or visit the exclusive luxury box office/concierge area once you arrive or the self-service touchscreen to watch the trailers of the… Read more »

Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark in Chula Vista is San Diego’s Popular Waterpark

Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark in Chula Vista is a lushly landscaped waterpark with up-close animal experiences, high speed thrills and the amenities of a beachside resort. Among dozens of slides and rides at this whimsical, South Seas-themed waterpark is Big Surf ShoresTM. One of the largest wave pools in Southern California, it features more than 500,000… Read more »

Eat, Drink & Play at Dave & Buster’s San Diego Restaurant & Arcade

Dave & Buster's San Diego Restaurant Bar and Arcade

Dave & Busters, 2931 Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley (619-280-7115). Open Sun.–Wed. 11 a.m.–midnight, Thurs.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Happy hour Mon.–Fri. 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. with $1.00 OFF pints & 1/2 OFF selected appetizers. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID after 10 p.m. everyday of the week. 15% OFF Military & 1st Responders…. Read more »

San Diego County Fair Boasts Over 1,000,000 Visitors and Tons of Attractions for the Whole Family

  This year’s San Diego County Fair celebrates the legendary rough-and-tumble Wild, Wild West. as the theme for 2017! The summer of 2017 promises to be filled with fun and games galore for 24 days. Horses are man’s best friend out here in the West, where you can learn how to saddle up, rope and ride-em’ cowboy. Try your… Read more »

Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, the Oldest House in the Gaslamp

The Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, built in 1850, is the oldest house in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Because of the shortage of lumber in the area at the time, 8 to 10 pre-cut houses were purchased from a manufacturer in Portland, Maine and shipped to San Diego. After a long… Read more »

Bike and Kayak Tours Offers Expert Kayaking

Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. (18) makes exploring the seven caves of La Jolla and the Ecological Reserve , or an exciting free fall bike Tour down Mt. Soledad fun for everyone. The bold faced number in the text corresponds to its location on the La Jolla map. Even snorkeling with leopard sharks is a… Read more »