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Historical Museums in San Diego

Posted by hannahmussey & filed under Antiques, Attractions, Attractions in Balboa Park, Attractions in Carlsbad, Attractions in Coronado, Attractions in Del Mar, Attractions in East County, Attractions in Encinitas, Attractions in La Jolla, Attractions in Lake Elsinore, Attractions in Mission Bay, Attractions in Oceanside, Attractions in Old Town, Attractions in Point Loma, Attractions in South Bay, Attractions in the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park Corporate Meeting Venues, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, Banquets and Catering, Business Events, Central San Diego, Coronado Corporate Meeting Venues, Coronado Weddings, Downtown Museums, East County, East County Corporate Meeting Venues, Escondido Museums, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, International Museums, Military Museums, Museums, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, North County Coastal, North County Inland, Point Loma & Shelter Island Weddings, Regional, Rosarito Beach, San Diego, San Diego Bay Events, San Diego Blog, San Diego City Tours, San Diego Coupon, San Diego Coupons, San Diego Events Calendar, San Diego Events Calendar Things To Do, San Diego Weddings, South Bay, South Bay Weddings, Temecula Weddings, Things to Do, Wedding Planners, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

Historical Museums in San Diego are a huge San Diego Attraction. Yes, there are nearly 100 fascinating Museum from aeronautical museums to veterans museums and everything in between. Fortunately, many museums are clustered together such as the 17 museums in Balboa Park. See the Balboa Park chapter and map, the Embarcadero, which is home to… Read more »

Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada is the Luxury Full Service Hotel Just Minutes to the Baja Wine Country

Posted by marcos & filed under Beach Front Hotels, Business Events, Ensenada, Food and Restaurant Events, Guadalupe Wineries, Mexican Hotels, Mexico, Mexico Recreation, Wedding Venues.

Hotel Coral & Marina on the Tijuana to Ensenada road just north of Ensenada, km 103, at 3421 Zona Playitas Ensenada. For reservations call direct (01152-646-175-0000) or toll free (800-862-9020) or (877-233-5839). Rate schedule for this 147-room, all suite hotel with ocean-view balconies is (varies). Discover an exclusive getaway in Baja California at Hotel Coral &… Read more »

Temecula’s Ponte Winery Offers a Superb Overnight Escape

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Beer & Wine, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dining With Views, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Food and Restaurant Events, Home Page Content, Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, Neighborhoods and Suburbs, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Family Weekend Getaways, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, San Diego Weddings, Staying in Temecula, Temecula, Temecula Banquet Venues, Temecula Banquets & Catering, Temecula Party Venues, Temecula Restaurants, Temecula Weddings, Temecula Wineries, Things to Do, Unique Hotels, Vineyard View, Wedding Venues, Weddings, Winery Events.

Ponte Winery

Ponte Family Estate Winery & Ponte Vineyard Inn 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula (951-694-8855) [Pontewinery.com] Open daily 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Wine tastings week days $15 Weekends $20 for six wines and a souvenir glass The impressive Ponte Family Estate Winery with its award winning outdoor vineyard view restaurant and top 10 ranked Ponte Vineyard… Read more »

Orfila Winery Offers a Beautiful Setting and Great Wines in the Julian & Escondido Tasting Rooms

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Beer & Wine, Corporate Meeting Venue, Escondido, Featured, Julian, Julian Events, Julian Wineries, Military Wedding Venues, North County, North County Inland Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, San Diego, San Diego Weddings, San Diego Wineries, Wedding Venues, Weddings, Wine Bars, Winery Events, Winery Tours.

Escondido Location 13455 San Pasqual Rd. | Escondido, CA 92025 Call: 760.738.6500 x 22, Toll Free: 1.800.868.WINE (9463) Southern California’s Award Winning Winery with Wine Bar in Julian Orfila Vineyards & Winery (3) at 13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido (760-738-6500) is undoubtedly the best winery in San Diego County. It’s also the oldest active winery… Read more »

Falkner Winery a Showpiece for Dining & Wines

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, California Mediterranean, Corporate Meeting Venue, Getaways, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Temecula Restaurants, Temecula Wineries, Vineyard View, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues, Weddings, Wine Bars.

Falkner Winery Pinnacle Restaurant

Falkner Winery specializes in high quality wines with over 80% earning Gold or Silver medals in wine competitions. So while you may be tempted to stop at the first winery that you see in Temecula wine country, be sure to plan to make a stop at the Falkner Winery for wine tasting and lunch at their spectacular… Read more »

Sycuan Golf Resort is an Outstanding East San Diego County Favorite Owned by Sycuan Casino

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Day Spas, East County, East County Weddings, El Cajon, Golf, Hotels & Resorts, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Staying in East County, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

Golf

Sycuan Golf Resort offers incredible variety as the only 54-hole golf facility in San Diego. Situated in the beautiful hills of east San Diego, the three Ted Robinson designed courses feature mature tree-lined fairways, elevation changes, water features and impeccable greens. No matter if you’re a seasoned player or a first-timer, the two challenging 18-hole… Read more »

Mission San Luis Rey : King of the Missions

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Attractions in Oceanside, Banquet Venues, Church, Historic Missions, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Museums, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Weddings, North County Museums, Oceanside, Oceanside Museums, Oceanside Weddings, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues, Weddings.

sandiegan.com Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside

  Old Mission San Luis Rey at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside (760-757-3651) is known as the King of the Missions. It is the largest of the 21 missions that flourished here in the 1700s and 1800s. It’s the majestic jewel of early California history. The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Prices for self-guided tours… Read more »

Visit the World’s Finest Collection of Historic Ships at the Maritime Museum of San Diego

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Cruises, Downtown, Downtown Museums, Downtown Weddings, Embarcadero, Embarcadero Museums, Embarcadero Weddings, Historic Sites, Kids, Kids Attractions, Kids Party Venues, Maritime Museums, Military Wedding Venues, Museums, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

Sailor's Days at Maritime Museum of San Diego

The fascinating floating museum at the Embarcadero consists of six historic ships and two submarines: the Star of India, which is the oldest active sailing ship in the world, the steam ferry Berkeley, the steam yacht Medea, the San Diego Harbor Pilot, also an actual Soviet-era diesel B-39 submarine and the deepest-diving submarine ever, a… Read more »

Old Town Mexican Cafe Has the Best Carnitas

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, Kid-Friendly Restaurants, Kids Party Venues, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Breakfast, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

sandiegan.com Old town Mexican Cafe

Old Town Mexican Cafe and Cantina, 2489 San Diego Ave., Old Town (619-297-4330) [oldtownmexcafe.com]. Open Sun.–Thurs., 7 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 7 a.m.–midnight ($8–$15). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.–7 p.m. and 10 p.m. till closing. Bar is open daily till 1 a.m. And their popular Taco Tuesdays run all day long. This year is their 36th… Read more »

Phuong Trang Voted Best Vietnamese Restaurant

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Wakes & Funeral, Wedding Venues.

Phuong Trang Vietnamese Restau­rant, 4170 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa (858-565-6750) [phoungtrangrestaurant.com]. Open daily serving lunch and dinner. Sun.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ($3.95–$14.95) with family dinner combination for two–10 people from ($18.95–$129.95). While it is great to dine at this restaurant on your own or as a couple, many guests… Read more »

House of Blues San Diego Entertainment Venue

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Music, Nightlife, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Things to Do, Wedding Venues.

House of Blues

If you’re looking for a truly unique venue in the Gaslamp, the House of Blues San Diego on Fifth is sure to please. As San Diego’s premier restaurant and entertainment venue, the artistic environment celebrates African-American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art like never before. In the decorative music hall patrons can find… Read more »

Humphreys Half Moon Inn, a San Diego Getaway

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquet Venues, Hotels & Resorts, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Wedding Venues.

Humphrey's Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites is ideally located on Shelter Island, San Diego’s own Hawaiian Isle. This tropical resort-style San Diego hotel, framed by America’s Cup Harbor and the San Diego Bay, offers breathtaking views of the hotel’s private marina and downtown San Diego. Their tranquil setting is just minutes from the airport and… Read more »

Mission Trails Regional Park is the Largest of San Diego’s Parks and is Great for Hiking

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquet Venues, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Cocktail Parties, Historic Museums, Historic Sites, Kids, Major Attractions, Mission Valley, Mission Valley Museums, Museums, Natural History, Restaurants, Sports & Recreation, Wedding Venues, Welcome Center.

Mission Trails Regional Park is the largest of the City of San Diego’s parks and is the third gem of the city’s park system. Mission Trails is larger than Mission Bay and Balboa parks combined. At 5,800 acres, it is the largest open space urban park west of the Mississippi. It includes two lakes, a… Read more »

Aryana Restaurant & Bar at the the Holiday Inn in Oceanside near the Marina offers Great Hotel Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Bar, Breakfast & Brunch, cuisine, Happy Hour, location, North County Coastal, North County Coastal Breakfast, North County Coastal Weddings, Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor & Marina, Oceanside Restaurants, Oceanside Weddings, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

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… Read more »

Hornblower Cruises are a “must see” Attraction

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Dinner & Brunch Cruise, Downtown Breakfast, Downtown Restaurants, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, Harbor Cruises, Nightlife, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Venues.

Hornblower Cruises & Events 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… Read more »

Casino Pauma is North County’s Favorite Small Where Players Love to Play & Win Big

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Happy Hour, North County, North County Breakfast, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Small Casinos, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

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. 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.

San Diego offers top entertainment and overnight accommodations at the Harrah’s Rincon Casino &amp Resort Features Entertainment and Great Dining

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Casinos, Casinos With a Day Spa, Casinos with a Golf Course, Casinos With a Hotel, Casinos With a Resort, Casinos With Live Entertainment, Getaways, Happy Hour, Hotels & Resorts, Large Casinos, North County, North County Casinos, North County Inland Weddings, Staying in North County Inland, Unique Hotels, Valley Center, Wedding Venues.

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.

East County’s Sycuan Casino is Only 30 Minutes from Downtown with two Hotels and a golf course

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Buffet, Casino Buffet, Casinos, East County, East County Casinos, East County Weddings, El Cajon, Getaways, Home Page Content, Wedding Venues.

Moments away from downtown San Diego, Sycuan Casino and Resort is the premiere daycation destination for San Diegans. Set amidst 425-plus lush acres, surrounded by picturesque mountain terrain, there are wonderful areas to walk around and take in the sites. This 305,000-sq. ft. casino is open 24 hours a day with 2,000 Vegas-style slot machines, a smoke-free poker room and a 51-table gaming room.

San Diego’s Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Old Town Offers Superb Dining in a Historic Setting

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under American, American, Banquets & Catering, Banquets and Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, happy hour, Hotels & Resorts, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mexican, Military Wedding Venues, Old Town, Old Town Restaurants, Old Town Weddings, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Romantic Weekend Getaways, Seafood, Wedding Venues.

Soon after Juan Bandini built his thatch-roofed adobe family home, 1827–29, it became the social center of San Diego. Bandini himself was often seen waltzing gracefully and elegantly across the parlor floor. In 1869, after Bandini’s death, stage master Albert Seeley purchased Bandini’s home and converted it into his family home and a hotel. When… Read more »

Peohe’s Restaurant Features Awesome Seafood & Breathtaking Views of Romantic San Diego Bay

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Boat Docking, Breakfast & Brunch, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Weddings, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured, Featured on Main Page, Featured San Diego Restaurants, Happy Hour, happy hour, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Sushi, Wedding Venues.

Peohe’s Restaurant overlooking downtown San Diego from beautiful Coronado offers delicious fresh seafood selections along with mouthwatering steaks cooked to perfection along with new wave sushi and much, much more. If you haven’t guessed it yet, Peohe’s Restaurant is a one-of-a-kind tropical paradise with breathtaking waterfront views of downtown San Diego’s skyline. It’s the perfect… Read more »

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

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under 44th Edition OR, Attractions, Attractions in Coronado, Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Beach Front Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch, Coronado, Coronado Breakfast, Coronado Restaurants, Coronado Weddings, Corporate Meeting Venue, Featured on Main Page, Getaways, Hotels & Resorts, Ocean View, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Staying in Coronado, Wedding Venues.

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

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Asian Fusion, Banquets & Catering, Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Buffet, California Coastal, California Cuisine, Cantonese, Corporate Meeting Venue, Downtown Weddings, Hawaiian, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Mediterranean, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Point Loma, Point Loma & Shelter Island Weddings, Point Loma Breakfast, Polynesian, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Shelter Island, Shelter Island Restaurants, Vegetarian, Wedding Venues.

Bali Hai has been a San Diego favorite for seafood fine 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,… Read more »

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

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Breakfast & Brunch, Corporate Meeting Venue, Del Mar & Rancho Santa Fe Weddings, Hotels & Resorts, North County Breakfast, North County Coastal, Rancho Santa Fe, Wedding Venues.

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 »

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

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, East County Weddings, Military Wedding Venues, San Diego Wineries, Wedding Venues.

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.

Andrés Cuban Restaurant is a TOP 100 BEST in San Diego Recommended Dining Destination Not to Miss

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Banquets & Catering, Bay Park Banquets & Catering, Bay Park Rehearsal Dinners, Cuban, Cuban, Latin American, Latin American, MCRD Graduation Party Venues, Military Wedding Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Restaurants, Wedding Venues.

andres cuban restaurant

This family owned and operated restaurant has been a San Diegan classic for over 25 years, with a strong local following, and a favorite of many dignitaries, pro-athletes and notable figures visiting San Diego from Latin America that were in search of the best authentic Caribbean food. For the best seating, ask for table 7. An evening meal at Andrés is a delicious experience.

Schwaesdall Winery is Ramona’s Well Established Wineries with a Beautiful View of Iron Mountain

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, East County Weddings, Ramona, San Diego Wineries, Wedding Venues.

This award-winning winery produces premium handcrafted, classic European red wines and traditional California whites, which are aged two or more years in an underground 1,500-sq. ft. cellar. The tasting room is the first commercially permitted straw bale building in San Diego County. It’s open for tasting Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For ($8) you can choose… Read more »

Humphreys Restaurant Featuring Live Music

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Bay View, Breakfast & Brunch, Continental, Corporate Meeting Venue, Happy Hour, Military Wedding Venues, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Seafood, Seafood Fine Dining, Steak & Seafood, Things to Do, Wedding Venues.

Humphreys Restaurant

Humphreys Restaurant on Shelter Island is the award winner of the 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 San Diego Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion Award for Best Live Music Venue/Restaurant. And when it comes to Sunday brunch, Humphreys bay-front restaurant is as good as it gets. Humphreys features an unparalleled presentation against the backdrop of beautiful yachts moored… Read more »

Mount Palomar Winery is One of the Original Wineries in Temecula Valley

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquets & Catering, Corporate Meeting Venue, Party Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Temecula, Temecula Weddings, Temecula Wineries, Vineyard View, Wedding Venues.

Mount Palomar Winery

One of the original wineries, established 1969, it is up a little hill, hidden from the road. This inviting winery is open for tastings daily. They produce over 14,000 cases of wine annually and distribute to store and fine restaurants in Southern California. They also have a full-service gourmet deli, gift shop, patio and shady… Read more »

Mingei International Museum Has a Permanent Collection of 17,500 objects from 141 countries

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Balboa Park, Balboa Park Museums, Balboa Park Weddings, International Museums, Museums, Wedding Venues.

Southern California’s largest collection of art of the people from all eras and cultures of the world. Dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design, and a popular museum store featuring handmade items from around the world. TRUE BLUE: Indigo, Turquoise, Cobalt & Lapis Lazuli. The color blue evokes mystery, beauty… Read more »

Bernardo Winery is The Oldest Winery in Southern California and is Both Beautiful & Charming

Posted by Barry Berndes & filed under Attractions, Banquets & Catering, California Coastal, Corporate Meeting Venue, North County, North County Inland Weddings, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Bernardo Restaurants, Restaurants, San Diego Wineries, Wedding Venues.

Established in 1889, Bernardo Winery is San Diego’s oldest operating vineyard and winery. Enjoy lunch inside at Cafe Merlot or dine on the patio. Also, a big attraction here are the winery’s charming village shops. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or… Read more »