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A must-see attraction in Balboa Park is the San Diego Zoo (5), which celebrates its 94th birthday this year. The 100-acre facility is an international animal experience where guests can see some of the earth’s rarest wild life including giant pandas from China, tree kangaroos from New Guinea and river hippos from Africa. The San… (read more)

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A perfect place to begin or conclude your discovery of romantic Little Italy is at Anthology. They were recently voted San Diego’s best live music venue and restaurant. So expect to see your favorite jazz, rock and contemporary artists perform while you are pampered with excellent service and outstanding cuisine. The per formers rave about… (read more)

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

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Babcock & Story, often called B&S, was named after The Del’s visionary founders, Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story, two mid-western businessmen who dreamed of building a resort hotel that would be the “talk of the Western world.”
Babcock & Story Bar is designed to take advantage of the spectacular seaside setting. The original 46-foot handcrafted… (read more)

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Be sure to visit this winery with its medieval flavor and artistic courtyard fountain. The cost for a regular tasting is ($5), which includes five different tastes and a 12-oz. souvenir wineglass. They also offer a premium tasting ($10) of five tastings and a souvenir 19-oz. wineglass.

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Carefully architected and meticulously landscaped, the natural features of the Barona Creek Golf Club complement a course designed to challenge, satisfy, and reward players of every skill level. Its natural elegance, with gently flowing creeks, hardy California oaks, and native sods and grasses, lends a simple charm and rustic beauty, but its distinctive course design… (read more)

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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.… (read more)

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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)

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This is a must-see attraction with over 3,500 colorful fish on display in more than 60 habitats including moray eels, lionfish, sharks and more. Birch Aquarium is the public center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Generations of Americans have discovered the ocean world through the exhibits and educational programs at the aquarium-museum associated for more… (read more)

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

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Visiting Mexico? For the best and safest place to park your car, go to Border Station Parking & Tourist Information Center (619-428-1422). They also offer a shuttle to and from Tijuana, so you don’t have to run the risk of getting in an accident or finding parking in Mexico. This 24-hour attended parking lot is… (read more)

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

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On the windswept tip of Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument is the third most visited national monument in the United States. From this vantage point high above the ocean, you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city of San Diego and beyond.
On a clear day you can see the… (read more)

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They have been voted best Spanish and Tapas restaurant in San Diego numerous times. Enjoy the spirited music and flavorful cuisine of Spain. Their popular Gypsy Fusion Dinner Show ($47.50) is featured Sat. 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m., and their Classical Flamenco Dinner Show ($39.50) is performed Fri. 7 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. in the downstairs nightclub. The… (read more)

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

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Every March through May, the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch blossom into a spectacular sea of brightly colored ranunculus flowers. Visitors can view and tour the fields in Carlsbad.
Open daily (call for times). Adults ($8), Seniors 60+ ($7), Children 3-10 yrs. ($5), Children under 3 free. Season passes also available.

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

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Casino Pauma has most of the bells and whistle that the gigantic San Diego casinos have except one. It’s smaller, which is an asset if you like the feeling of being a big fish in a small pond. Instead of there being a maze of rooms filled with slot machines, you’ll find plenty to choose… (read more)

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

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Come out and support the Market, which runs from 2:00 to 5:00 each Sunday. The Cedros Avenue Farmer’s Market as an excellent assortment of farm fresh flowers, produce, fresh bread and even a French Patisserie. The market features a wide variety of fruit in season, including oranges, tangerines, apples, peaches, plums, cherries, raspberries, grapes, strawberries… (read more)

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

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Cheap Rentals is where you can rent surfboards, bikes, Rollerblades, bodyboards, skimboards, wet suits, fins, snorkeling equipment, beach chairs at down-to-earth prices. There were voted “Best surf rental shop in San Diego” by the San Diego Weekly Reader. They are conveniently located in Mission Beach, to serve you with cheap prices, delivery service and too… (read more)