Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ($8.95-$15.95); 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., cocktails and appetizers only; dinner Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 4 p.m.-9 p.m. ($12.95-$22.95). Sunday Brunch Buffet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ($24.95).

The winery is also available for that important celebration, seminar or meeting. Wine tasting is available daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 for 5 tastings.

All the rooms at Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites are exceptionally clean and comfortable. Remote controlled cable television including HBO, king and queen size beds, coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, air-conditioning etc., make your visit memorable and relaxing. King and Queen Suites are some of the specialties, which they provide to our customers.

Of course a great way to start is with one of their huge frosty and famous Cadillac margaritas. While their legendary house margarita is excellent, their Angel’s Share, which is made with Gran Centenario Rosangel Tequila is even better! A great beginning to any meal is their hearty albondigas soup, which was the best-tasting albondigas soup this reviewer has ever had.

Also recommended are their moist chicken tamales made with white corn and filled with spicy chicken, then topped with their enchilada and suiza sauce. Just as enjoyable are their hearty combos such as their enchilada and taco plates.

Their carne asada and guacamole burrito is yet another winner. It’s made with a thinly sliced flat steak that is marinated in beer and charbroiled with onions, tomato and garlic. For dessert have their peach cobbler with cinnamon ice cream.

There are a number of “heart smart” dishes as well as the traditional Mexican favorites. Get there early. This place is very popular and can accommodate large parties.

An impressive breakfast is served daily until 2 p.m. ($7.25-$9.50). Happy hour is Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-7 p.m. in the lively cantina bar with complimentary appetizer buffet. Mariachi music is performed live on Wed.-Sun., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., featuring a serenading troubadour Mon.-Wed., 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Open Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri. till 11 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ($9.50–$11.95).

They also specialize in We specialize in group events, banquets and catering. For more information, please contact Catherine Breedlove at (619-295-5231).

Authentic Decor & Lively Atmosphere	Festive & Frosty Margaritas	Delicious Mexican Cuisine

Card players won’t get lost in the shuffle either. Casino Pauma offers two dozen tables in a room away from the slot machines. This 42,000 sq. ft. casino is all under one huge roof, yet it isn’t big enough to get lost, as some casinos are. And if you are a smoker, you’ll enjoy the fact that smoking is allowed throughout the casino. So you won’t have to go outside to have a smoke and then come back and resume your gambling.

And you won’t have to search around for their cocktail lounge either. It’s the first thing you see when you step inside the casino. It’s thatched roofed architectural rendering is the theme portrayed throughout the casino. It begins and ends with the beautiful, block long palm tree lined entrance to the casino itself. While there are lots of parking spaces the casino isn’t so large that you have to flag down a tram just to get to the entrance. Yet, there are handsome doormen on hand to greet you and open the doors to one of the friendliest casinos in San Diego.

Guest rooms are luxuriously appointed and include free high-speed internet, cotton-rich linens, iPod docking stations and 32″ HDTVs. Relax at one of their stylish on-site restaurants, bars or waterside deli, and choose between indoor or outdoor seating.

Experience a modern, hip destination combined with the rich history of our nation at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport Hotel at Liberty Station.

Impressive weddings up to 200 people, banquets, catering and private parties from 50–175 people are all things they do very well here. Call Loretta at (951-676-8231 ext. 102). For high quality award-winning wines, this is definitely the place.

And as you might expect of a top winery, they also have an impressive restaurant offering lunch daily. It’s aptly named The Pinnacle, and it sits on a hilltop offering beautiful views of the vineyards. It’s open Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Sat.–Sun. till 2:30 p.m. serving Mediterranean-American cuisine. For groups of 20, you should reserve their impressive Wine Cave downstairs. Definitely dine here!

Temecula’s Favorite Local Wine	Buy a Bottle or Case to Bring Home	Delicious Cuisine & Wine Selections

Jumbo Shrimp Salad	Delicious Dining in Temecula	California Cowboy Steak

Classic Vineyard Views	Romantic & Pristine Moments	Joyous Wedding Receptions

Casual Group Parties at the Pinnacle	Classy Private Dining Rooms	Perfect for Weddings & Parties

Join Their Fantastic Wine Club

Falkner Winery offers 3 unique California wine club offerings for you to choose from. Each Temecula wine club offers distinct discounts and benefits. Please explore the table below to see what each club offers. For more information, call (951-676-8231 x109).   Barrel Club Connoisseur Club VIP Club Free Wine Tasting 12- 2 for 1 Member & Spouse Member, Spouse, 2 Guests Shipments Quarterly-2 Bottles Bimonthly-3 Bottles Bimonthly-6 Bottles Wine Choices White, Red, or Mix Winery Selection White, Red, Mix (2W,4R) Shipment Discount 20% 25% 30% Wine Discount 20% Btl/25% Case 20% Btl/30% Case 30% Btl/30% Case Gift Discounts —– 10% 10% Rest./Food Discount —– —– 10% Rest./Wine Discount 50% 50% 50% Winery Tours Weekends Free Weekends Free Weekends Free Wine Classes —– $5 Off Member, Spouse Free Free Shipping $200+ $200+ $200+ Private Tasting Area Yes Yes Yes

This big 263,407-sq. ft. luxury reservation casino features 1,600 slot machines, 64 house-banked table games including blackjack, baccarat, Pai Gow poker, Rincon Craps, Volcanic Bingo, roulette, a 12-table poker room featuring Texas Hold ’em and 59,000 sq. ft. of space devoted just to gaming. The resort includes a 7,500-sq. ft. spa and two hotel towers, the 4-story Garden Tower and the 21-story Spa Tower.

You must be 21 years or older to gamble. It’s located on an Indian Reservation in Valley Center and owned by the Rincon San Luiseno Band of Mission Indians.

Vegas Style Slot Machines	Big Winners Daily	Poker, Blackjack and More!

Harrah’s International Buffet	The Brand New Café	Fiore Steak & Seafood

Live Rock Concerts	Performances All Year Long	National Touring Performers

Complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast served daily. Complimentary light meal and beverages at their Welcome Home reception Mon.-Thurs. Outdoor pool and whirlpool spa. Fitness center. Business center with computer, printer, copier and fax. Complimentary use of barbecue grills. Complimentary shuttle service within 5 miles.

Their professional staff will personalize arrangements and tailor any event to suit your needs and they cater to groups of any size, ranging from 2 to 2,250. 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.

Cruises depart daily from the Embarcadero Downtown, Hornblower offers the best sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego bay. Call for reservations. For private charters call (619-686-8700).

Continually rated a top hotel in the world, The Del maintains its rich history and offers al-fresco dining at several restaurants and bars, an oceanfront spa, unique shopping with 22 boutiques, hair & nail salon, endless recreation and the introduction of 2 new activity centers for kids and teens.

With its iconic red turrets piercing the taut horizontal lines of an azure California skyline, the Hotel del Coronado radiates with a confidence of gracious Victorian splendor that is without equal.

Today, The Del offers guests a unique combination of modern luxury touched with the charm and grace of this fairytale castle. Include its stunning beachfront locale and it’s easy to see why The Del has been called “one of the top ten resorts in the world” by USA Today.

The quintessential San Diego vacation destination, the Hotel del Coronado offers something for everyone. For families, The Del is the idyllic locale for those who yearn for a memorable vacation getaway. For couples, the resort’s enchanting island setting and classic architecture form the perfect backdrop for a romantic escape.

Thus making The Del the number-one wedding destination in America as rated by the Travel Channel. And when it comes to business, few hotels or conference centers can match the unique surroundings that frame the more than 65,000-square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and exhibition space.

But to truly understand the wonder that is the Hotel del Coronado, you have to experience this legendary San Diego, California resort for yourself.

San Diego’s Best Brunch in a Historic Setting
Today, the Crown Room’s tradition of elegance continues as it plays host to an award-winning Sunday Brunch. Seven distinct stations offer something to satisfy every craving including prepared-to-order omelets and breakfast classics, gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, a shellfish bar and sushi, hand-carved prime rib, dim sum and much more. Finish off this feast with dessert presentations created for the most demanding sweet tooth. And, of course, no brunch would be complete without a mimosa, Bloody Mary or freshly squeezed screwdriver.

Over the past century, the Crown Room has been a fixture at The Del. The room is considered an architectural marvel, where the rectangular space is distinguished by its 33-foot-high, self supported, vaulted Oregon sugar pine ceiling. Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum is credited with designing the crown chandeliers. The Crown Room was the sight for Charles Lindbergh’s celebration banquet, as well as the first state dinner held outside of the White House.

Source: Hotel Del Coronado

He has previously been the dynamic influence behind such great restaurants as El Bizcocho and Delicias Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe. You won’t find a better dining experience! Humphreys is also well known for its fantastic happy hour and live music nightly in their Backstage Live Lounge. May through October, nationally known entertainers perform at their outside theater.

La Jolla Shores Hotel offers comfortably appointed guest rooms with garden, coastal or oceanfront views and private balconies or lanais.

Enjoy a variety of hotel activities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, in-room massage services, tennis, and beach activities. Experience fun ocean activities nearby such as kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing. Enjoy spectacular oceanfront dining at The Shores Restaurant.

Their picturesque waterfront location is the ideal destination to celebrate a special occasion, host a business meeting, or say “I do” on the sand as the sun sets upon another brilliant day in La Jolla. Offering 7,500 square feet of intimate indoor and outdoor venues, La Jolla Shores Hotel also provides a dynamic setting in which to host your next event.

This hotel is a fabulous find. Be sure to ask for an oceanfront room.

Your experience will include a one-hour balloon ride, an Italian-style picnic breakfast that comes with meats, breads, cheeses, fruits, pastries, orange juice, water, sparking apple cider and a premium champagne toast Also included is a presentation on the history of ballooning, initiation into the sport of ballooning and a commemorative flight certificate with your picture. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, events and more!

Sunset Engagement or Re-commitment Flight
Enjoy a private romantic ocean sunset balloon flight over the elegant homes and golf courses of Del Mar, near San Diego. During your flight, the pilot will maneuver the balloon and descend so that your partner can see a special “Will you marry me (person’s name)?” or “Will you marry me again (person’s name)?” sign. Conditions permitting, the pilot will land the balloon momentarily so that one dozen roses or a bottle of champagne and glasses can be delivered to the balloon. The flight continues for the duration of the hour. Your experience includes a one hour or 4 mile balloon ride, premium champagne toast (not the cheap stuff), light appetizers, a commemorative flight certificate and souviner picture. $750 for the engagement couple (two passengers), $165 each additional passenger.

Temecula Sunrise Balloon Ride
Enjoy a scenic sunrise balloon ride over the orchards and vineyards of Temecula. Your experience includes a 60 to 75 minute balloon ride, premium champagne toast (not the cheap stuff) and breakfast at the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa after your flight. Also included is a commemorative flight certificate with your picture. $159 per passenger.

Their 18-item menu showcases one incredible entrée after another. Worth raving about is their fresh mozzarella and pea risotto fritters with a smoked tomato blush.

Another show stopper is the Spanish chorizo and rock shrimp-stuffed calamari with kale and polenta. And the list goes on and on! All of these delicious appetizing entrées can be paired with a special selection of wines from Callaway and other fine vineyards.

To complement your meal, add a basket of their house baked whole grain bread and their artisan cheese and fruit. No less impressive are their host of memorable desserts. Dine here soon!

Open for lunch Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; dinner Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; and an á la carte Sunday Brunch 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ($5.50-$9).

Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed national holidays. Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $3 youth, students/military with ID. Also visit Mingei International’s museum in downtown Escondido.

Other location: 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido (760-735-3355).

The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Prices are ($6) for adults, ($5) for seniors and military, ($4) for youth 6–18, and free for children 5 years of age and under. Admission for the whole family is only ($25). Don’t miss visiting this beautiful and fascinating old mission.

Resort recreation packages include charming resort accommodations and use of the fitness facilities. Please arrange all tee times and dinner reservations when booking room reservations. For guests desiring additional activities, the Concierge will gladly make arrangements.

Morgan Run Resort & Club’s atmosphere is one of relaxed Rancho Santa Fe County Club elegance and casual attire is encouraged. However, golfers must dress appropriately while on the golf course and driving range. Fashions designed specifically for golf are acceptable. Slacks, hemmed walking shorts, sleeved shirts with collar, men’s and ladies’ fashion collarless golf shirts and ladies’ sleeveless golf shirts, and soft spike golf shoes are acceptable. No jeans, cargo shorts or cutoff shorts are allowed.

For more information or their resort, stay and play packages or to make reservations please call them at 858.756.2471 or 800.378.4653 and ask to speak with their reservation department.

Favorites are the New York pepper steak and the coconut shrimp. Desserts are also spectacular. In the evenings and on the weekends this restaurant becomes one of Carlsbad’s most popular nightclubs. And they have two full bars to serve you. They have live entertainment most nights including swing, salsa, blues jam and classic rock. Fri.–Sat. they have DJs and dancing with top 40 music from 9:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.

Open daily Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun., 9:30 a.m.–2
a.m. ($9.95–$19.95) Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ($22.95). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.–6 p.m.

Orfila is the perfect venue to host your special event from private tours and tastings to corporate celebrations, reunions and weddings. Custom etched and hand-painted bottles and private label wine available. Executive winemaker, Don Reha continues to develop Rhône and Italian-style wines in the high-quality tradition the winery has put into practice since 1994.

Join the Orfila Wine Lovers club and enjoy winemaker selected varietals quarterly. Taste Orfila’s ultra premium estate wines and wines from other selected grape-growing areas in coastal California in the winery’s charming tasting room. Relax with a bottle of wine under the spacious grape arbor and patio overlooking the 70-acre estate where Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot and Viognier are perfectly suited to the winery’s hillside terroir.

This freeway close, award-winning winery is San Diego’s most distinguished winery. Its wine has even been served at the White House. Make sure to also visit their Julian location at 4470 Hwy. 78 Julian, (760-765-0102).

A true delicacy, when in season, is the fresh Halibut Mai’a, which is sautéed to flaky perfection with bananas, macadamia nuts and a touch of frangelico. Highly recommended is the amazing surf ’n’ turf roll and the citrus chili yellowtail sashimi. Desserts are a must! Plus, enjoy live entertainment in the summer. Peohe’s will surpass your expectations with its incomparable view, exceptional cuisine, impeccable service and dramatic tropical decor. Between lunch and dinner, they serve appetizers and offer a café menu. Sunday Brunch, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ($7.95–$26.95).

They specialize in fresh tropical seafood dishes influenced by Pacific Rim flavors, Peohe’s also boasts a superb Sushi Bar featuring innovative rolls and new wave sushi creations.

In the dining room, elegant tiered seating affords a bit of privacy and allows guests to fully enjoy the view. Al fresco dining is available on the patio or in the charming dockside courtyard.
Peohe’s will surpass your expectations with its incomparable view, exceptional cuisine, impeccable service and dramatic tropical decor. Boat docking is also available.

Highly impressive are their intimate Spanish-style casitas with fireplaces and private garden terraces, which offer both privacy and luxury beyond compare.

Open daily 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with the last admission at 4 p.m.; extended summer hours till 5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is ($15) adults; ($12) seniors 65 and older and students with valid student ID; and ($6) for youth ages 3-11. Children 2 and under and active military with ID are free. Free admission on the fourth Tuesday of the month to San Diego residents. Special Birthday Party Packages, which include a tour, goody bags and activities, are available, call (619-234-8291 ext. 19).

Early Flight Exhibit	World War I Era Planes	Space Module & Helicopter

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is ($10) for adults; ($7) for seniors 65 and over; ($5) for children 3-12; and children under 3 are free.

Located at the foot of Broadway, downtown San Diego. Boarding time 7 p.m. Nightly dinner cruises from 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; children 4-12 ($36); adults ($58-$77), which includes unlimited bar for adults. Prices are ($5) more on Fri. and Sat. The Sunday brunch cruise is ($49.50) adults and ($29.50) children 4-12 and tours 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Famous Brunch Cruises	Romantic Dinner Cruises	Adventurous Bay Cruises

Memories That Last Forever	Romantic Bay View Weddings	Beautiful Banquet Rooms Onboard

Open Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed most Mondays. Admission is ($7) for adults, ($6) for seniors 65 and over, ($3) for students with ID, ($2.50) for active duty military with ID. Children under 15 are free. The first Tuesday of the month is free for San Diego county residents.

San Diego & Arizona Eastern	Tehachapi Pass	Cabrillo & Southwestern

Plus, weddings are a specialty at the historic Saint Francis Chapel, which is the only chapel in Balboa Park. Contact the museum at (619-239-2001) for more information. Admission is ($8) for adults; ($6) for students, seniors (65+) and active military with ID; ($4) for youth ages 6-17; and residents with ID are free on the third Tuesday of every month.

The Museum’s permanent exhibition is Fossil Mysteries, which takes you on a journey through 75 million years into Southern California’s rich history. View and touch fossils of dinosaurs, sharks, mastodons, and more at this interactive exhibition. The exhibit is presented before a backdrop of 12 massive murals depicting colorful prehistoric worlds by award-winning paleontological artist William Stout.

On the lower level is the Museum’s newest blockbuster exhibit All That Glitters which opens May 15th, The Splendor & Science of Gems and Minerals. See a stunning collection of priceless jewelry, natural minerals, and precious metals from around the world. Discover the science behind these seductive stones, and learn about how many are found right here in San Diego County!

One of Balboa Park’s best kept secrets is the Museum’s giant 3D theater. All films are included in the price of admission and play several times daily. Also in the Museum is one of Balboa Park’s best gift shops. Take home a unique souvenir from their selection of natural history literature, dinosaur T-shirts and Baltic amber jewelry.

The Museum is open daily at 10 a.m.–5 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is ($16) adults, ($14) seniors, ($11) military and students with ID, ($11) for children 3-12, children 2 and under are admitted free. In addition to educational and entertaining exhibitions and films, the Museum offers more than 300 nature-related experiences, from free hikes around the county to exotic excursions to the Galapagos Islands.

It’s open for tasting Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For ($8) you can choose six wines to taste and receive a souvenir wineglass. Visitors are encouraged to sample their wines while enjoying the picturesque view of Iron Mountain from this 17-year-old Ramona vineyard. For weddings, special events and information about their straw bale guest house, contact John or Shirley Schwaesdall at (760-789-7547).