Aryana Restaurant & Bar (6) at the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, is the first and only hotel in Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s a delicious discovery.
Don’t let the fact that the dining room is small and cozy fool you because their master chef is indeed a wizard when it comes to producing star-quality food.Happy hour is served daily in the bar from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Room service is also available.
A great beginning to any meal is one of their seven gourmet pizzas that tastes as good as it looks. But this appetizer is just the beginning.
Their blackened salmon with a paprika and cayenne rub, served with whole grain mustard cream sauce on a bed of vegetables almost melts in your mouth. And their top sirloin steak with pepper sauce and garlic mashed potatoes is what you’d expect to enjoy in a four star restaurant.
Each entrée is perfectly cooked and pleasantly presented making this hotel restaurant discovery special indeed. They also serve delicious sandwiches, soups and salads, appetizers, burgers, pastas and pizzas.
Wachena Restaurant & Gaming Lounge inside Sycuan Casino is a winner! It offers the best value for the best price. The décor is modern and fresh, and guests have the option of dining in either a smoking or nonsmoking section. Add impressive and eclectic menu selections, wine and cocktails, and attentive service, and you will undoubtedly become a regular here.
An awesome appetizer to begin your meal with is the the thin crusted cilantro chicken pizza served with a spicy ranchero sauce. As for the soups, there are two showstoppers worth raving about. They are the tantalizing baja chicken enchilada soup and their savory tomato basil bisque.
A house favorite is the apple brandy glazed short ribs with a delicious apple brandy reduction, sensational cheddar fried potatoes and beautiful array of freshly boiled squash and zucchini.
A variety of specials are also available, such as the Wednesday night Steak and Lobster Special ($19.95), served 5p.m.–10:30 p.m. each Wednesday. This delicious offering consists of a charbroiled 10-oz. New York steak served with a big North Atlantic lobster tail with savory drawn butter. It’s also served with your choice of a cup of wonderful tasting soup or a fresh dinner salad, au gratin potatoes, steamed vegetables, warm rolls and creamy butter.
The wine selections are first class, you definitely won’t be disappointed with this fabulous restaurant discovery.
5469 Casino Wy., El Cajon. Open for breakfast Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–11 a.m.; Sat.–Sun. till 2 p.m. ($5.50–$10), lunch daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ($8–$13) and dinner 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Late night dinning 10:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sat.–Sun. till 4 a.m. ($12.95–$29.75).
The hottest night club and restaurant in the Gaslamp just got a lot hotter. It’s the new location of the famous Cafe Sevilla at 353 Fifth Ave. Their three floors of dining and live entertainment have it all including flamenco dancing and the liveliest nightclub in the Gaslamp Quarter. Plus, they have a sensational restaurant featuring delicious tapas and authentic Spanish cuisine.
On the street level is their popular tapas bar, which is always lively and fun and usually has a guitarist playing Spanish music while you are enjoying your tapas. It gets rave reviews for the food and the fun. They offer more than 40 fantastic hot and cold tapas, which are best served with a pitcher of sangria.
A great place to enjoy all of the action and have a great meal as well, is on the mezzanine level which overlooks the tapas bar. This beautiful second story dining room with fine linen table cloths serves 15 delicious traditional Spanish entrées along with their fantastic tapas. Everybody loves their seafood paella as well as the roasted pork tenderloin served in a red wine honey sauce. Plus, they have popular and hard-to-find Spanish wines to choose from.
If you love to dance, look no further than their hot downstairs night club. And their flamenco show is super hot! After dinner, stay and dance and party all night long. Plus, their Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. is where you can enjoy live rumba music and a fantastic buffet.
Their popular Gypsy Fusion 3 course Dinner Show ($102.420) is featured Sat. 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m., and their Classical Flamenco Dinner Show ($102.42) ) is performed Fri. 7p.m.–9:30 p.m. in the downstairs nightclub. The price includes a three-course meal and the cover charge for the nightclub. For the hottest spot in the Gaslamp, ask for a seat next to the dance floor.
After the show on Fri. and Sat. nights, the dance floor is transformed into a Latin-Euro dance club, playing the latest and greatest dance music until 1 a.m. Upstairs in the restaurant they feature 15 traditional Spanish entrées and more than 40 fantastic hot and cold tapas. The seafood paella is excellent, as is the roasted pork tenderloin, which is served in a red wine honey sauce. Live music in the tapas bar Sun.–Thurs. till midnight, and Fri. and Sat. till 1 a.m. Free salsa lessons with cover at 8:30 p.m. Tues.–Thurs.
You can access the restaurant through the main entrance, and the nightclub from inside the restaurant or through its own street level entrance. Either way you are in store for an awesome experience with live bands, strobe lights gigantic chandeliers, a beautifully appointed dining room and a downstairs where you can rumba the night away. Cafe Sevilla is also the ideal venue for banquets, birthdays and other special events.
Long Beach Location 140 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802-9401
(562) 495-1111
Costa Mesa Location1870 Harbor Blvd Costa <esa 92627 (949-688-1555)
City Cruises is the premier San Diego harbor and whale watching cruise ship line in San Diego. You will not find a better venue for sightseeing, Sunday brunch or dinner, and dancing than on a Hornblower Cruise. This recommendation is based on personal experience.
It’s the policy of the SAN DIEGAN and SanDiegan.com to only recommend what we have experienced based on what we tell our best friend. If it’s recommended, you know that it’s gotta be good!
So without hesitation, the SAN DIEGAN | SanDiegan.com highly recommends a Hornblower dinner, brunch, whale & dolphin watching or a harbor cruise.
Hornblower Cruises and Events is a nationwide cruise ship line with locations in San Francisco, Marina Del Rey, Newport Beach as well as New York Harbor and even Niagra Falls. So you know it’s gotta be good. But the main reason why it is so highly recommended is that this cruise line is still owned and operated by its original founder. The man with the passion to create a memorable experience of enjoying breathtaking views of a city from the bay. In the process of building his company, he added a fleet of vintage and new ships with impressive dining venues for both dinner or brunch to a full on wedding and reception venue.
For over forty years here in San Diego, Hornblower Cruises & Events (4) (now City Cruises) has been offering a memorable experience, which has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of people. So put a cruise on your “must do list” for fun things to do.
A Dinner Cruise on San Diego Bay is Awesome
Expect spectacular bay breezes aboard their dinner cruises and champagne brunch cruises as you view the city from San Diego’s magnificent natural harbor. Savor, indulge and unwind on a Hornblower Cruise, where you can enjoy the finest in gourmet cuisine, surrounded by spectacular bay views on one of Hornblower’s magnificent yachts. An added bonus is you can also enjoy a private yacht charter for a corporate event, a wedding, wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. It’s is a perfect venue for any occasion.
This romantic cruise leaves from the Embarcadero at sunset and includes a photograph, which is an optional purchase, but well worth the small fee, awesome city and bay views, delicious cuisine, dancing, and strolling about the multi-deck yacht. This venue absolutely can’t be surpassed for all of the reasons mentioned above. Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISA
Their professional staff will personalize arrangements and tailor any event to suit your needs. They cater to groups of any size, ranging from 2 to 1,200. Whether it’s a romantic evening for two, a birthday celebration, a wedding ceremony or a corporate party, they are sure to promise you an unforgettable experience.
They offer the best sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego Bay. Cruises depart daily from the Embarcadero in Downtown San Diego. They depart at 1800 North Harbor Dr, which is just across the eye-catching San Diego County Administration Building. Call for reservations. For private charters call (619-686-8715).
Brunch Cruise on San Diego Bay
A cruise offer an exciting dining experience, where the celebration begins the moment you come aboard. Your brunch cruise starts with a glass of chilled champagne on deck, where you can then relax as their gracious crew transports you to a world of relaxation & pleasure. Perfect for a weekend brunch cruise or a dinner cruise on the San Diego Bay. Book your dining cruise.
Daily Sightseeing Cruises on Diego Bay
City Cruises is also famous for their one & two-hour harbor cruises. You can relax in comfort on their sun deck, while their crew takes you on a memorable harbor cruise, which is complete with a narration of the rich history, local points of interest and facts about San Diego landmarks. Book your cruise.
Wedding, Party or Events to Remember
With seven different yachts in a variety of sizes, there’s no such thing as a typical Hornblower private yacht charter. Whatever the occasion; client entertaining, holiday party, team building or wedding on a Horn-blower cruise you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable California coastal experience. Their award-winning crew and executive chef will ensure a memorable event! Learn more about their weddings.
City Cruises also offers year-round special event cruises for every occasion. They also offer great happy hour cruises during the week, which make for a perfect adventure right after work. Book your special event.
City Cruises also offers a two-story ballroom venue called The Abbey On Fifth Avenue for weddings and special events. So the venues offered seem endless Book your special event.
Whale & Dolphin Cruises Offered Year Around
City Cruises in partnership with the San Diego Natural History Museum offer an incredible Blue Whale and Dolphin cruise. You’ll board at the Embarcadero at the broadway at 970 N. Harbor Dr at the Embarcadero in downtown San Diego (619-686-8715) [hornblower.com]. With its many years of experience, they offer the best venue for an exciting whale and dolphin watching excursion off the coast of San Diego. It’s offered daily throughout the year.
Offered are a Blue whale and Grey whale and dolphin watching year round with departures at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. Tours are three-and-a-half hours long and include a video and whale exhibits featuring fossils. Online bargains abound. Call for details.
Definitely recommended is an expedition on a Yacht to see the amazing California Gray Whales and Blue Whales. This 31/2 hour Whale Watching cruise is an educational experience. It’s offered December through April. This is the time of the year when whales trek south from the artic and pass within a few miles off the coast of San Diego. Without a doubt, this is the most exhilarating up-close whale watching experience you will ever see.
You’ll get a free trip check redeemable for a FREE return whale excursion if for some reason you don’t see a whale on your day. Plus, be sure to use their coupon in the SAN DIEGAN or online at SanDiegan.com for !
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Fairlane Cleaners has two convenient locations to serve you offers top quality dry cleaning for executives and their families. One of the Fairlane Cleaners locations is in Sorrento Mesa near the Qualcomm corporate headquarters.
At Fairlane Cleaners they provide top service for the executives working for at Qualcomm and other corporate companies in the area. Thus, you know that Fairlane Cleaners must do their best because executives at the top companies in the area must look their best. They thus pride themselves with having the best service and the best quality of work for these top top executives.
Their second location focuses on the needs and convenience of the upper middle class living in the regions of Bay Park, Fox Run and throughout Clairemont. Here again, Fairlane Cleaners offer years their years of top quality service, as their assurance to you that quality of service is what you can expect when you do business with this highly-recommended cleaner.
Sorrento Mesa Location
Fairlane Cleaners
Open Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Sat. & Sun.
10066 Pacific Heights Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
858- 587-8500
Clairemont Mesa Blvd Location
Fairlane Cleaners
Open Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed Sun.
5595 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
858-279-6219
San Diego Repertory Theatre is downtown San Diego’s resident professional theatre—celebrating year-round on our three stages and in our art galleries the diversity and creativity of our community. As the resident and managing company of the Lyceum Theatre, they produce and host over 300 events and performances a year.
They have produced 39 main stage productions by Latino playwrights and hosted artistic residencies by Luis Valdez, Max Roach, Amiri Baraka, Culture Clash, Yehuda Hyman, Marion J. Caffey, Randall Myler, Octavio Solis and Maria Irene Fornes. To date we have produced 43 world premieres.
In addition to a 1998 Tony Award® Nomination for It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues, they have received over 200 awards for artistic excellence from the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle, Patté Theatre Awards, NAACP, Backstage West, Dramalogue, and StageSceneLA. In 2005, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle presented the REP with the Craig Noel Award “For 30 Years of Artistic Dedication to Downtown and Diversity.”
Casino Pauma is a North County favorite, because it’s smaller in size compared to the other casinos. This is a very appealing aspect for many people because big is not always better. You’ll also be greeted by a friendly door man with a smile and a warm greeting. Yes, Casino Pauma is a friendly place. Join their club to receive $20 in FREE Play for New Members!
A palm tree-lined road greets guests to Casino Pauma and its comfortable 42,500-sq. ft. facility. More than 1,050 state-of-the-art slot machines are featured here at Casino Pauma along with exciting table games including poker, roulette, ($5) blackjack 24-hours a day, Lucky Lady’s Bonus Blackjack, Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow Poker, and no limit Texas Hold ’em tournaments. The Poker Room opens at 5 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. and at 2 p.m. Fri.–Sun.
Then at Casino Puama you can start earning points every time you play your favorite games! Points can be redeemed for slot credits or gift shop merchandise.
Sign up for the Palm Club at their front desk or on their Web site.
For Dining: In addition to premier gambling options, Casino Pauma has a popular restaurant called The Pauma Bay Cafe, offering an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for only ($9)!
Casino Pauma also features a daily breakfast special for ($3.95) 8 a.m.–11 a.m.
Another winner at Casino Pauma is their two for one prime rib dinner for only ($15). It’s served Sun.–Fri., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and Sat. 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
At Casino Pauma you can either dine inside or on their nice outside patio for refreshing views of the citrus groves and foothills.
Another restaurant at Casino Pauma is Red Parrot Pizza where they serve tasty pizzas such as their rosemary chicken potato pizza. If you can’t stop for a bite to eat Casino Puama also has a hot dog cart offering quesadillas, hot dogs and beverages.
But the dining alternatives don’t stop there. For a quick bite to eat, stop at their deli where they have a wide selection of fresh salads, stuffed sandwiches, nachos and yes more delicious hot dogs. They also sell beverages and fresh baked daily bakery items. The deli is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
A real crowd pleaser is their live entertainment venue
Stay for top-notch live entertainment in the Red Parrot Lounge held Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m.–1 a.m. They also have live DJ performances Sun. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Don’t miss their weekly comedy night held on Thursdays. The lounge is open daily 10:30 a.m.–1:15 a.m. This casino is smaller than most yet big enough to keep you coming back for more fun!
Casino Pauma is open 24 hours and they have ATMs on site. You must be 18 years or older to enter the casino.
Harrah’s is well-known for having the best casinos and hotels nationwide. So you definitely won’t be disappointed with your discovery of this casino with all its gaming and entertainment venues. For the color and excitement of a Las Vegas style casino, Harrah’s Rincon has it all.
Of course they offer state-of-the-art gaming including 2,000 slot machines, more than 59 table games and a 12 table poker room where the action never stops! Harrah’s Rincon also offers unique games like Rincon Craps and Volcanic Roulette Bingo.
Escape for the weekend at their luxury 21-story hotel featuring 662 rooms, 13 cabanas and 104 suites. They even have Roman tubs. Spend an afternoon of relaxation at their full-service spa or lounge beside two pools with a waterfall, five Jacuzzis and thirteen cabanas. They also offer dry cleaning and laundry services, mail service and a fitness room.
Experience the world’s most exciting flavors, both traditional and new delivered to you via a number of action stations featuring dozens of items your taste buds won’t be able to resist.
Getting to Harrah’s is easy, especially if you take advantage of their free shuttle service! For shuttle departure times and locations call (877-777-2457 ex. 4704).
Join Harrah’s Total Rewards program to start earning benefits like discounted hotel rooms and gift shop merchandise. Membership is free. All you have to do is sign up at the Total Rewards booth in the casino. Harrah’s also offers their hotel guests great discounts at the Woods Valley Golf Club, located only 10 miles away. Harrah’s is also a great place to host your wedding or big event. This casino and resort has everything you need for the perfect getaway.
Sycuan Casino & Resort at 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon (619-445-6002) [sycuan.com] is the premier gaming destination for San Diegans. A grand expansion took place in March 2020 with an expanded $260-million 12-story luxury hotel tower with 302 rooms, including 57 luxury suites. Additional amenities include several swimming pools, an adult swim-up bar, a family pool. Plus, they have added a spa and a fitness facility.
Set amidst 425-plus lush acres, surrounded by picturesque mountain terrain, there are wonderful areas to walk around and take in the sites. This 365,000-sq. ft. the casino is open 24 hours a day with 2,800 Vegas-style slot machines, a smoke-free poker room, and a 50-table gaming room. Enhancing this awesome venue are multiple restaurants including the Elicit Bar & Lounge, the Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse, the Uncommons Food Court featuring local favorites such as Phil’s BBQ, Hodad’s and Luch Libre restaurants.
Visit the casino 24 hours a day, for great gaming, delicious food and warm, friendly service. Guests must be 18+ to enter casino and restaurants. Must be 21+ to enter theatre and sports bar.
We’ve Got Your Game
Looking for variety? Sycuan delivers with the largest selection of gaming choices in San Diego. No other casino offers so much under one roof including 2,800 Reel & Video Slots, Video Poker, 40+ Gaming Tables including Blackjack, Three- and Four-Card Poker, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker and Baccarat, 19 Table Poker Room, 800+ Seat Bingo Pavilion and Off-Track Betting.
Play Smoke Free
Their new non-smoking wing is fully-enclosed and has its own separate entrance from the outside. With over 350 slots, nine gaming tables, poker and Paipa’s Buffet, everyone agrees it’s a breath of fresh air.
Catch a Show Live & Up Close
Their 457-seat venue plays host to rock and country music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s as well as rising young stars. With state-of-the-art sound & lighting and excellent acoustics, Sycuan Live & Up Close delivers an intimate and unforgettable concert experience from every seat.
Where to Stay
Syccuan Casino offers two hotel venues. Most recently completed is their state-of-the art 12-story luxury hotel tower with 302 rooms, including 57 luxury suites. Additional amenities include several swimming pools, an adult swim-up bar, a family pool. Plus, they have added a spa and a fitness facility.
Located just three miles from the casino, Sycuan Golf Resort also offers 100 spacious, comfortable rooms with beautiful golf course views, pools and private putting greens. First class amenities include two championship 18-hole golf courses, an 18-hole par 3 course and a full service spa facility. Consistently voted “San Diego’s favorite golf course” by UTSanDiego.com.
Where to Dine
Paipa’s Buffet: If surf & turf’s your thing, you’re going to love their all-you-can-eat buffet! Paipa’s Buffet features slow roasted prime rib, snow crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, sushi and over 100 delicious items from 10 specialty food stations. Don’t forget to save room for their decadent dessert bar!
Wachena is warm and intimate and features an extensive and eclectic menu with selections from around the world. Enjoy casual dining within an environment accented by natural wood, stone and design motifs inspired by the majestic oaks that surround the property. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
GameDay Sports Bar & Grill: When it comes to sports bars, there’s nothing else quite like GameDay. Over 39 high definition TVs, including five 100” displays, keep you close to the action while 29 bar-top slot machines keep you busy between plays. Take time to browse our extensive collection of museum-quality memorabilia. Cocktails from our center bar and a huge food menu complete the experience.
Quick Eats: Grab a quick bite at Phil’s BBQ Restaurant and for burgers it’s Hodad’s plus, Sunset Deli or the Double Down Grill. The Sunset Deli offers deli-style sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, pastries and hand-scooped ice cream. The Double Down Grill offers grilled sandwiches, hamburgers and snacks.
This state-of-the-art casino is freeway close to downtown San Diego and is a must see San Diego attraction.
Valley View is an award-winning neighborhood casino, featuring a southwestern adobe-style atmosphere, and located in beautiful North County San Diego. This 46,000-sq. ft. casino features more than 1,750 state-of-the-art Vegas-style slots, video poker machines, single-deck and multideck blackjack with tables for wagers of $5 to $1,000, three-card poker, 12 high-limit gaming tables and more!
Between gambling, dine in their popular Market Square Steak and Seafood Buffet featuring food stations representing all types of great food including Italian, Asian, Mexican and American favorites. Also available is a great variety of salads, seafood, sandwiches and cooked-to-order breakfast specialties. Their Cafe de View offers coffees, sandwiches, sweets and snacks. Ideal for any game day, is their Sports Bar, featuring plenty of televisions, tasty food and beverages.
Aryana Restaurant & Bar inside
the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, 1401
Carmelo Dr., Oceanside (760-231-7000).
Open daily for breakfast 6 a.m.–10:30
a.m. ($8.25–$13.95); dinner 5 p.m.–10
p.m. ($8 –$20). Happy hour served daily
in bar area 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Room service
is also available. This Holiday Inn Oceanside
Marina is the first and only hotel in
Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s
a delicious discovery. Don’t let the fact
that the dining room is small and cozy
fool you because their master chef is
indeed a wizard when it comes to producing
star-quality food. A great
beginning to any meal is one of their
seven gourmet pizzas that tastes as good
as it looks. But this appetizer is just the
beginning. Their blackened salmon with
a paprika and cayenne rub, served with
whole grain mustard cream sauce on a
bed of vegetables almost melts in your
mouth. And their top sirloin steak with
pepper sauce and garlic mashed potatoes
is what you’d expect to enjoy in a
four star restaurant. Each entrée is perfectly
cooked and plesantly presented
making this hotel restaurant discovery
special indeed. They also serve delicious
sandwiches, soups and salads, appetizers,
burgers, pastas and pizzas. Credit
cards: AE, DC, DISC, MC, VISA.
Woodlawn West Apartments offer fully-furnished apartments including utilities from $925 per month!
Each apartment includes top quality furnishings that includes attractive carpeting and flooring, a modern frost free refrigerator, a perfect sized gas range, a nice ceiling fan, easy to use heater, and lots of cabinet and linen space. Plus, all of the utilities (gas, water, and electricity) are also included in these affordable low rates.
Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista offers top quality, furnished, move-in ready one-bedroom apartments. Each unit at Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista offers top quality furnishings including wall to wall carpeting, comfortable furnishing including a comfortable sofa. Plus a frost free refrigerator, a gas range, ceiling fan, heater and lots of cabinet space for all of your belongings and linen space.
A real plus is that all utilities are included at Woodlawn West Apartments. Utilities include gas, water and electricty. So at Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista, all you have to do is move in and start enjoying this centrally located apartment living complex that is within walking distance to the San Diego Trolley.
Yes, Woodlawn West Apartments are a favorite place to call home for military personal who may not have an automobile. Well, at Woodlawn West Apartments, you don’t really need a car. It’s within two blocks to the trolley and only three stops from Naval Base San Diego. Being on the trolley line gives you the additional opportunity to travel only five more stops till you are in Downtown San Diego’s popular Gaslamp District. Here in Downtown you can enjoy what makes San Diego such a special place to live, work and play including a troll along the vastly popular Embaracadero.
Or take the trolley south and you’ll find yourself at the largest factory outlet center in San Diego. It’s Las Americas Factory Outlet Center, where you can shop for great savings for clothes and shoes. Plus, you’ll find great places to eat as well. And another few steps you can cross the international border into Mexico.
If travel isn’t on your ajenda, perhaps you’d like to take a dip in their spacious swimming pool or relax and take a suntan, Woodlawn West Apartments has that to offer its tenants as well. No wonder Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista is a favorite place to call home.
Residents of Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista, enjoy the easy access to shopping, schools, major freeways, Mexican Border, and Naval Bases. In addition, just a short drive away you will find a large mall, beaches, and all that nearby San Diego has to offer. So with or without an automobile, your discovery of San Diego will not be hampered as the trolley is just two shorts blocks away.
So when you are looking for a high quality, low priced place to call home, visit Woodlawn West Apartments in Chula Vista first.
Pasqual Winery is the only active producing winery within the San Diego city limits. Their tasting room is open Sat. noon–4 p.m. Tastings cost $8.50 for 6 tastes.
The San Pasqual Winery was established in 2000 and is one of over a dozen local wineries prospering within San Diego county. What’s unique about this informal boutique winery is that it’s San Diego’s only urban winery. So being in the city is a great appeal to buying wines directly from the winery vs. retail.
San Pasqual offers a variety of red and white wines including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, caber net sauvignon, garnacha, merlot, Syrah, tempranillo, and selected Rioja and Bordeaux-style blends. So come in an sample the wines before you purchase them.
This new boutique winery produces 1,000 cases annually of sauvignon blanc, white Grenache, Syrah, zinfandel, meritage a dry orange muscat and a muscat canelli. Tastings are ($6) for six tastes and you can keep the crystal souvenir wine glass.
What a delightful idea. Vacationing or having a weekend getaway at a boutique winery. Eagle’s Nest Winery, which was established in 2007, has the unique distinction of having one of the few female wine makers in the county. That being said, this award-winning winery and vacation cottage is worthy of discovery.
The Italian wine-themed villas at Eagle’s Nest Winery rent for a mere ($180) weekdays and ($200) weekends and are a perfect vacation destination. The Eagle’s Nest Winery is nestled in natural granite boulders just above the gated vineyard itself.
The winery’s wine makers and owners are Julie and Dennis Grimes. Julie recently was awarded a bronze medal at the International Women’s Wine Competition.
Produced here at the Eagles’ Nest Winery are viognier, red zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, Syrah, merlot, tempranillo, chardonnay and two blush wines. This boutique winery produces 1,000 cases annually.
The Hotel del Coronado offers a unique Southern California experience — outdoor ice-skating overlooking the Pacific Ocean from November 24 through January 2. The oceanfront Windsor Lawn has been transformed into a spectacular ice rink with skating sessions offered daily. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.
Scuba San Diego with over 40 years in business offers scuba adventures. Undoubtedly their underwater tour of La Jolla’s Ecological Reserve is an adventure that everyone enjoys. You’ll see the La Jolla kelp forest up close along with colorful fish. They also offer scuba certification classes, beginner scuba lessons and more advanced scuba excursions such as guided night dives and unguided boat dives to explore sunken ships.
To participate in these tours you should be physically fit and a good swimmer. Children must weigh at least 100 pounds or they must provide their own full-body wet suit.
Every excursion into the ocean is different, and exploring the La Jolla coastline with a company this passionate about the ocean gives you the opportunity to see new, stunning examples of marine life.
Since 1926 the name that stands out above all of the other Tequilas for high quality is Tequila Orendain. It has its roots in the state of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, which is where world famous Tequila is manufactured.
This family-owned Tequila manufacturing company began in 1926 under the leadership of the legendary Don Eduardo Orendain Gonzalez. Today, this company is led by the family’s second generation, who continue to uphold the high standards of founder Don Edwardo Orendain Gonzalez.
The origin of Tequila dates back to 1530 when the town of Tequila was founded by Spanish explorer Cristobal de Onate and the Franciscan Fathers. Today, tequila is the national beverage of Mexico. And it had its origin in the same place as it is grown today.
The national brand of the Casa Orendain founded in 1926 produces 10 different brands of tequila, which are available world-wide all bear the distinction of being produced by Tequila Orendain.
Giving credence and authority for its mark of distinction is the fact that Tequila Orendain has been awarded numerous blue ribbons at international events including a Gold Medal in 2006 at the International Wine & Spirit Competiton in London, England.
But the list of awards of excellence have come from throughout Mexico as well as from Vienna, Austria and numerous countries world wide. This is your assurance that the smooth taste and excellent quality is what separates this tequila apart from all of the rest.
When you have purchased a fine Tequila from Tequila Orendain please follow these instructions for making their famous MARGARITA ORENDAIN:
1 & 1/2 ounce of Tequila Orendain Blanco
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce Tuaca
1 tablespoon simple syrup
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour the contents into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lime and ENJOY the best of the best!
You can find the Tequila Orendain at quality liquor stores and find restaurants in fine hotels and restaurants throughout Southern California and the United States as well in Mexico.
When visiting Mexico, be sure to pick up a bottle of Tequila Orendain de Jalisco, the finest tequila made in Mexcio.
When in San Ysidro at the US/Mexico Border Crossing you can purchase Tequila Orendain at Baja Duty Free in San Ysidro.
Another recommendation when you are in San Ysidro is to Shop at the Las Americas Duty Free Outlet Center for apparel galore.
There are 67 newly remodeled rooms ($69–$149). It’s centrally located just one mile from the Oceanside Pier, harbor and beach. Plus it’s across the street from the Ocean’s Eleven Casino. Amenities include free Wi-Fi high-speed Internet, cable TV with HBO and ESPN, a complimentary continental breakfast, business center and free parking.
Guest laundry, elevator access and ice machines are on every floor. They also have a convenience mart in the lobby. This newly renovated hotel is a centrally located and affordable place to stay.
The Annal Holiday Bowl game will be played on Wednesday night 5 p.m. at the Qualcomm Stadium located in Mission Valley. It’s one of the biggest college football events of the year. Pricing for Grandstand seats start at ($15). Don’t miss the huge tailgate party prior to the game, admission is ($25) and it is worth every cent.
The Holiday Bowl Celebrations will begin with “America’s Largest Balloon Parade” on Wednesday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. in Downtown, San Diego. The scenic, bay-side streets of downtown will come alive with the 2009 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, this exciting event brings together live music, impressive floats and a procession of enormous balloons, more than any other parade! With crowds of over 100,000 spectators, you can enjoy this parade along the streets, in the grandstands or alongside a nationwide television audience.
Tour guides in period dress interact with “talking” photographs of Battalion members as they guide you through the museum. Learn what life was like for the 500 men and their families who made the journey from Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego.
Pan for gold, learn the art of brick making, and see amazing artifacts! Historical treasures include authentic muskets, journals, and an original canon that was rolled across the United States. Discover ancestral ties to original Battalion members with their touch-screen database!
Before you leave, make sure to take a free old time souvenir photo home with you. Guided tours are offered every 15–20 minutes all day.
Ongoing Events
• Come into the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town for your FREE “Family Tree Starter.” This is a fun and easy way to start tracing your family roots. We will even give you locations online and in San Diego where you can go to get additional help.
• FREE “San Diego Historic Sites Day Trip Driving Map.” Come into the Mormon Battalion Historic Site and pick up this great brochure that will lead you to many of the actual sites where the Mormon Battalion actually marched in this part of California 1846-47. Then take our free guided tour.
• FREE Application for Mormon Battalion Historic Sites Patch. This patch is available to any group or interested individuals. One of the requirements to visit our historical site, and most requirements can be done in a day, and on site.
An Interactive Adventure Awaits You
See The Trails Traveled by the Mormon Batallion
The San Pedro River:Where was the Battle of the Bulls?
It occurred southwest of Tombstone, AZ on the San Pedro River. Take the Charleston Road to Sierra Vista, AZ and park by the marker which is south of the road and on the east side of the river.
Picacho Peak
North from Tucson to the Gila River passing Picacho Peak which the battalion called ‘The Horn’. “The mules were watered at noon on the 18th. Made camp at 9:00 p.m. without water, after traveling 24 miles. Famishing men came into camp at all hours of the night, with the last arriving at daylight. Traveled all the next day without water, nor could they cook anything to eat for lack of water. The advance party about noon found water on the 20th which was carried by mules back to the main group of men.
On the 21st marched 10 miles to reach the Gila River.”
Painted Rocks at Gila River
Several journals record that the battalion marched past this mound of rocks on their way to a campsite along the Gila River.
California Sand Dunes
Question: Why did the battalion go south 10 miles to cross the Colorado River instead of crossing the Colorado at the ferry crossing in Yuma?
Answer: To keep from having to attempt pulling the wagons over the California Sand Dunes.
Box Canyon
“As we traveled up the dry river bed, the chasm became more contracted until we found ourselves in a passage at least a foot narrower than our wagons. Nearly all of our road tools, such as picks, shovels, spades, etc. had been lost in the boat disaster. The principle ones remaining were a few axes, a small crowbar, and perhaps a spade or two.”
Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter . With 5,000 square feet of space, the Gaslamp Garage is San Diego’s biggest gift shop. As for souvenirs, if they don’t have it here, it probably doesn’t exist! You’ll also find all of the latest and greatest fashions from Quiksilver, Fox, Roxy, Levi’s and more. As its name implies, it’s decorated like a classic old-fashioned auto repair shop. Don’t miss this place! They also have huge stores in San Francisco and Monterey, California.
Andres Latin Market is next door to Andres Cuban Restaurant .This international market is very popular with diner who want to prepare Latin food at home.
Andres Latin Market
Andres Latin Market (619-275-6523), has been been providing San Diegans and visitors with the “hard to find” spices, food and non-food products from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Colombia and Venezuela.
Their market has enabled many Latin Americans to continue their home cooked traditions by providing wide selections of products that are not found in most traditional stores and they ship their products nation wide, for the convenience of people who live out of state.
For Andrés customers that love to cook at home, they are also happy share some of their our own recipes and will even offer some “motherly” advice to help them through the process of cooking!
Andres Latin Market has been been providing San Diegans and visitors with the “hard to find” spices, food and non-food products for over 30 years from Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Spain, Colombia and even Venezuela.
Andres Latin Market has enabled many Latin Americans to continue their home cooked traditions by providing wide selections of products that are not found in most traditional stores and they ship their products nation wide, for the convenience of people who live out of state.
For Andres Cuban Restaurant’s customers that love to cook at home, Andre’s Cuban Restaurant is always happy to share some of their our own recipes. Plus, both Andres Cuban Restaurant and Andres Latin Market will even offer some “motherly” advice to help them through the process of cooking!
Plus, if you can’t get to Andre’s Latin Market, Andre’s Latin Market now offers Uber-Eats Delivery Service. So when you are craving Cuban Cuisine, here is yet another way to get what you are craving.
But to wet your appetite for stocking up on latin American Beers, soft drinks, herbs and spices you must dine at Andres Cuban Restaurant.
Andre’s Cuban restaurant has for over 30 years been the best place to enjoy a great Cuban meal and it continues to be a delicious experience. In an atmosphere of tropical plants, romantic background music and attentive service by the Mera family, authentic Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine is served. These savory meals, with their authentic spices, include simmered black beans, delicious yucca root, pork, fresh seafood, chicken and steak. And with 24-hour notice, you could have a delicious Cuban version of paella.
And if you can’t get to Andres for one of their delicious meals, they now offer Uber -Eats delivery service. So there is yet another way to enjoy the best tasting Cuban Cuisine beyond Cuba itself.
An excellent Puerto Rican dish is called pollo a la plancha. It’s a boneless chicken breast marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled and smothered with onions. It’s served with rice and Cuban-style black beans. Meals include homemade soup or fresh green salad with a savory vinaigrette dressing and garlic bread. For dessert have the homemade flan and a Cuban espresso. They have excellent imported beers and the largest selection of Latin American wines in San Diego. For the best seating, ask for table 7.
Awesome Banquet and Catering
They are an ideal location for banquets, wedding receptions, meetings, and special events in their 2,900-sq. ft. banquet hall. It seats 125; call (619-276-4624) andresres@aol.com, ask for the SAN DIEGAN discount! Click here to reserve today!
This banquet offering is the best deal in town. For only $23 plus tax per person, and there’s no charge for the banquet room rental, no corkage fee, no cake-cutting fee, and the fact that they have an awesome kitchen, they can provide you what you would expect if you want premium quality catering. This spacious venue will seat your guests comfortably and you can get the decorations customized to your liking. Spacious and very functional restrooms are on hand to service your needs.
This offer far exceeds the value of anything else in town. TV’s are available to be borrowed if you are putting together a sporting event viewing. You can expect top quality attention and service from professionals that will make you feel right at home.
Catering
Andre’s prides itself with providing a catering venue second to none. For example, they’ve done catering for the San Diego Padres and dozens of major corporations. They have over 30 years of experience and and an impeccable reputation.
Situated in the upscale suburb of La Jolla in San Diego, the striking double towers of the San Diego California Temple soar above I-5 in heavily populated Southern California. Connecting the towers at the center is a supernal star-shaped atrium filled with a healthy, colorful garden. The atrium is accessed from the breathtaking two-story Celestial Room filled with towering art glass, suspended light fixtures, and featuring a grand staircase to an upper-level balcony. The public is invited to tour the manicured temple grounds and a visitors’ center honoring the San Diego Mormon Battalion located 10 miles south of the temple in Old Town San Diego.
Tuesday: Tuesday only: 5:30 a.m. session. Sessions every 30 minutes 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Sessions every hour 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. Sessions every 30 minutes 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Sessions every 30 minutes 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Sessions every hour 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. Sessions every 30 minutes 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday: Sessions every 30 minutes 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Sessions every hour 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. Sessions every 30 minutes 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday: Sessions every 30 minutes 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Sessions every hour 12:00 noon–5:00 p.m. Sessions every 30 minutes 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Sessions every 30 minutes 6:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Horizon Christian Fellowship North County is one of San Diego’s most popular churches and located in Historic Rancho Santa Fe. It began as an outgrowth of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and Pastor Chuck Smith. Mike MacIntosh, an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa was called by the Lord and sent by Pastor Chuck to begin a Bible study in San Diego in 1974. Pastor Mike’s Bible study eventually led to the creation of Calvary Chapel San Diego which came to be known as Horizon Christian Fellowship.
Sunday Services: 8:00 am 9:30am & 11:15am
Wednesday, Bible Study in the Sanctuary: 6:00pm
Saturday Services: 6:00 pm
Historic Liberty Station is also home to one of the most popular religious realms in San Diego County. With a dynamic pastor and a unique name, it has gained local, regional, national and international attention. The Rock Church in Point Loma, at Liberty Station, is led by Pastor Miles McPherson, who is committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to all of San Diego. Services are held Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Winner of the San Diego Restaurant Association’s 2008, 2009 Gold Medallion Award for “Best Casino.” This impressive 300,000-sq. ft. casino features 2,000 slot and video poker machines and 70 table games including blackjack, Pai Gow poker, three card poker and Let it Ride. Stay at their elegant hotel and dine at their Barona Oaks Steakhouse. They also have a golf course. You must be 18 years or older to gamble.
The San Diego Hall of Champions (29 on the map) is also a must-see Balboa Park attraction. It features San Diego’s sports history and memorabilia. This one-of-a-kind museum honors nationally known athletes with a San Diego connection, including athletes such as Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Bill Walton, Florence Chadwick and many more. It is is the nation’s largest multi-sport museum, featuring three levels of memorabilia, a state-of-the-art theatre, an interactive media center and fascinating displays on the nation’s favorite sports.
Current popular exhibits at the Hall of Champions include Sailing, Motor Sports, Football and Sports Illustrated.
A new hamburger chain coming out of Colorado is taking San Diego by storm. A taste test by comparing Smashburger against two other local hamburger restaurants, Smashburger came in on top. To begin with, it is the bun and then it’s the burger itself, which is fresh angus beef and is larger than the bun. Every burger is cooked to order and their sweet potato fries are to die for, they are cooked to perfection and accented with rosemary, giving them a taste that is absolutely out of this world.
Also popular are their smashfries – smashchicken sandwiches and signature salads, veggie frites and haystack onions, Häagen-Dazs shakes, but even better, they also serve wine and beer. Check out their website for more details.
They have three locations in Del Mar, La Jolla and Mission Valley, with plans to expand throughout San Diego County.
La Jolla
1000 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858-750-2531)
Del Mar
1555 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858-461-4105)
Mission Valley
7610 Hazard Center
San Diego, CA 92108
(619-795-4505)
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Aryana Restaurant & Bar (6) at the Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina, is the first and only hotel in Oceanside with an on-site restaurant. It’s a delicious discovery.
Fairlane Cleaners has two convenient locations to serve you offers top quality dry cleaning for executives and their families. One of the Fairlane Cleaners locations is in Sorrento Mesa near the Qualcomm corporate headquarters.
Casino Pauma is a North County favorite, because it’s smaller in size compared to the other casinos. This is a very appealing aspect for many people because big is not always better. You’ll also be greeted by a friendly door man with a smile and a warm greeting. Yes, Casino Pauma is a friendly place. Join their club to receive $20 in FREE Play for New Members!
Pasqual Winery is the only active producing winery within the San Diego city limits. Their tasting room is open Sat. noon–4 p.m. Tastings cost $8.50 for 6 tastes.
This new boutique winery produces 1,000 cases annually of sauvignon blanc, white Grenache, Syrah, zinfandel, meritage a dry orange muscat and a muscat canelli. Tastings are ($6) for six tastes and you can keep the crystal souvenir wine glass.
What a delightful idea. Vacationing or having a weekend getaway at a boutique winery. Eagle’s Nest Winery, which was established in 2007, has the unique distinction of having one of the few female wine makers in the county. That being said, this award-winning winery and vacation cottage is worthy of discovery.
Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter . With 5,000 square feet of space, the Gaslamp Garage is San Diego’s biggest gift shop. As for souvenirs, if they don’t have it here, it probably doesn’t exist! You’ll also find all of the latest and greatest fashions from Quiksilver, Fox, Roxy, Levi’s and more. As its name implies, it’s decorated like a classic old-fashioned auto repair shop. Don’t miss this place! They also have huge stores in San Francisco and Monterey, California.
