Food scene
Great Place to have a glass of wine . Live music as well - check hours.. Open Friday-Sunday only
16 locals recommend
Sunshine Mountain Vineyard
2286 Sunshine Mountain RdGreat Place to have a glass of wine . Live music as well - check hours.. Open Friday-Sunday only
Umami Japanese Restraurant
251 N City DrBest Japanese food it town with authentic ambience and servers
Local favorite coffee spot with eclectic furniture
9 locals recommend
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
3231 W San Marcos BlvdLocal favorite coffee spot with eclectic furniture
Best Italian coffee and my favorite small market stop in case you forgot something
The Market At Hidden Meadows
10326 Meadow Glen Way EBest Italian coffee and my favorite small market stop in case you forgot something
Mi Guadalajara Restaurant
525 W 2nd AveA Must visit local authentic hacienda type Mexican restaurant
The Bellows
803 S Twin Oaks Valley RdHidden Farm to Table Gem in San Marcos.
My favorite Chinese restaurant around. They Do have a Peking duck)
Friday-Saturday live piano music.
19 locals recommend
Peking Wok Chinese Restaurant
5256 S Mission RdMy favorite Chinese restaurant around. They Do have a Peking duck)
Friday-Saturday live piano music.
Best artichokes ( when paired with wine:) Italian food and local favorite dining spot.
22 locals recommend
Fresco Wine Bar & Grill
5256 Mission RdBest artichokes ( when paired with wine:) Italian food and local favorite dining spot.
Vintana Wine + Dine
1205 Auto Park WayGreat fine dining and ambiance
Monserate Winery
2757 Gird RdPlace to hang out with your loved one or a family . Live music summer time
Draft Republic - San Marcos
255 Redel RoadPlace to hang out with your loved one or a family . Live music summer time
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar
Sightseeing and Hiking around
Serene and peaceful views. A must local hike. Carry a lot of water during summer. Can be super hot during summer: wear a hat.
47 locals recommend
Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveSerene and peaceful views. A must local hike. Carry a lot of water during summer. Can be super hot during summer: wear a hat.
Open Thursday and Sunday for visitors. Please, check pandemic schedule.
Amazing views and meditative labyrinth. Free vegetarian lunch provided.
8 locals recommend
Deer Park Monastery
2499 Melru LnOpen Thursday and Sunday for visitors. Please, check pandemic schedule.
Amazing views and meditative labyrinth. Free vegetarian lunch provided.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdGreat and relaxed Safari Park with views
Best hike in whole North San Diego. Take plenty of water with you when it is hot.If you are a horse lover, there is avalability for a sunset ride to cross the river, shoot me a message on Airbnb and I will connect you with a stable owner nearby.( few days before your trip). Absolutely best horse riding!
51 locals recommend
Santa Margarita River Hiking Trail
4251 River Edge RdBest hike in whole North San Diego. Take plenty of water with you when it is hot.If you are a horse lover, there is avalability for a sunset ride to cross the river, shoot me a message on Airbnb and I will connect you with a stable owner nearby.( few days before your trip). Absolutely best horse riding!
Great park to hike especially during sunset - local favorite! Just couple miles around but use the car to get in. Be mindful: gates are closing soon after sunset.
45 locals recommend
Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrGreat park to hike especially during sunset - local favorite! Just couple miles around but use the car to get in. Be mindful: gates are closing soon after sunset.
Such a relaxed hike near water with a great view of reservoir.
46 locals recommend
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
8833 Harmony Grove RdSuch a relaxed hike near water with a great view of reservoir.
Lake Hodges Visitor Center
Lake Hodges WayGreat views/hiking and biking
Cruisin’ Grand will kick off on Friday, June 18, from 4 – 9 p.m. and run every Friday night until September 24. All of your favorites will return including live music, DJs, kettle corn, and of course, the best display of pre-1974 hotrods in the country!
Something a little different this year is the closure of additional streets to allow enough room for street-side dining and retail as well as plenty of space to display the vehicles and allow for spectators. Each Friday, Grand Avenue will be closed from Escondido Blvd. to Ivy St. and the side streets (Maple St., Broadway, Kalmia, and Juniper) from Second Ave. to Valley Parkway.
This event is open to pre-1974 vintage, antique, hotrods, and muscle cars. Visit cruisingrand.net for additional details.
26 locals recommend
Cruisin' Grand
North Broadway
Cruisin’ Grand will kick off on Friday, June 18, from 4 – 9 p.m. and run every Friday night until September 24. All of your favorites will return including live music, DJs, kettle corn, and of course, the best display of pre-1974 hotrods in the country!
Something a little different this year is the closure of additional streets to allow enough room for street-side dining and retail as well as plenty of space to display the vehicles and allow for spectators. Each Friday, Grand Avenue will be closed from Escondido Blvd. to Ivy St. and the side streets (Maple St., Broadway, Kalmia, and Juniper) from Second Ave. to Valley Parkway.
This event is open to pre-1974 vintage, antique, hotrods, and muscle cars. Visit cruisingrand.net for additional details.
Balboa Park
check their botanical garden!
City/town information
Fallbrook
Cute Town with good antique stores
Temecula
Good place to visit wineries and antique shops
Carlsbad
Beach Town with Cool Vibes
Encinitas
My favorite beach town ( check Swamis) and also great good
Arts and Culture
Great Art/Museum venue: check their schedule to grab tickets for ballet or show
59 locals recommend
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdGreat Art/Museum venue: check their schedule to grab tickets for ballet or show
The Comedy Store - La Jolla
916 Pearl StBest comedy club around
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe WayCheck their schedule
New Village Arts
2787 State StLocal Carlsbad live theater with intimate setting
Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
29013 Champagne BlvdGreat selection of antique cars and good vines
Great museum and winery . Tons of cars from 20-ies . Rare cars . Lot of 50-60th memorabilia . Perfect match for casita era .
Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
29013 Champagne BlvdGreat museum and winery . Tons of cars from 20-ies . Rare cars . Lot of 50-60th memorabilia . Perfect match for casita era .