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.

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.

The menu is also inviting, with dishes such as the prizewinning pescado a la naranja, fresh grilled sea bass with a sauce of fresh orange juice, cilantro butter, garlic and green olives, and served with a concha of black beans.

This dish was an award winner at the Ensenada Seafood Competition. There are a number of “heart smart” dishes as well as the traditional Mexican favorites. Get there early. This place is popular and often filled with large parties of happy diners.

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., lunch ($8.95–$17.25) and dinner ($9.50–$30). Breakfast is served daily till 2 p.m. ($7.25–$9.50). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–7 p.m. in the lively cantina bar with complimentary appetizer buffet.

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

A palm tree-lined road greets guests to this comfortable 42,500-sq. ft. casino. More than 1,050 state-of-the-art slot machines are featured 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.

To maximize your casino experience sign up for a free Palm Club membership and earn up to $300 FREE during the first month you are a member, based on your play. So 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)! They also feature a daily breakfast special for ($3.95) 8 a.m.–11 a.m. and a two for one prime rib dinner for ($15) Sun.–Fri., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and Sat. 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Sit outside on the patio for refreshing views of the citrus groves and foothills. Also visit Red Parrot Pizza for tasty and unique pizza options such as their rosemary chicken potato pizza. They also have a hot dog cart offering quesadillas, hot dogs and beverages.

If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, stop at their deli where they have a wide selection of fresh salads, stuffed sandwiches, nachos and hot dogs. They also sell beverages and fresh baked daily bakery items. The deli is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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!

Open 24 hours and they have ATMs on site. You must be 18 years or older to enter the casino.

The main course selections include fresh fish from around the world and superb steaks! Easy to recommend is the macadamia nut-crusted fish, which is served with a warm peanut sauce, a hint of frangelico, mango coulis and herbed rice pilaf. For dessert, the pièce de résistance is hot chocolate lava cake accented with a delicious Godiva chocolate liqueur molten center topped with vanilla ice cream. The Chart House is perfect for any occasion. Valet parking ($4).

Open for lunch Wed.–Sat. and Sunday Brunch, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; dinner Mon.–Fri., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sat., 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.; and Sun., 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

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.

Take advantage of complimentary high-speed Internet access and television with HBO® and On-Demand. In the morning, start smart with their exclusive in-room Wolfgang Puck coffee. Additional room amenities include spacious work desk with ergonomic chair, two-line phones, blackout curtains and upscale bath amenities.

They also feature a delicious breakfast buffet, served from daily 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Rooms with a View	Classy & Modern Rooms	Great Banquet & Event Rooms

The Ariana Restaurant	Impressive Downtown & Harbor Views	The Roof Top Pool

Of course they offer state-of-the-artgaming 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.

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. 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.

Hornblower offers the best sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego bay. Cruises depart daily from the Embarcadero Downtown. 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

Equally impressive is their exciting coastal cuisine. Delicious entrées include fresh seafood, aged and tender steaks and a variety of innovative daily specials created by their award-winning Executive Chef Paul Murphy. 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–Oct., nationally known entertainers perform at their outside theater. Banquets. Catering (800-377-1177).

Open daily. Breakfast Mon.–Fri., 6:30 a.m.–11 a.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.–11 a.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.–9 a.m. ($4.95–$14.95); lunch Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; ($8–$13); dinner Sun.– Thurs., 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. till 10 p.m. ($19–$60). Reservations are strongly suggested. Magnificent Sunday Champagne Brunch 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ($39.95); children 12 and under are admitted free.

You can find a similar menu at Humphreys La Jolla Grill at 3299 Holiday Ct. in the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel (858-452-4000).

Another attractive feature of the garden is its educational programs. They offer classes and demonstrations where you’ll learn the secrets of bonsai or origami. It also hosts a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony every first Tuesday of each month. If you’d like to learn conversational Japanese, classes are available here too.

The garden is open Labor Day through Memorial Day, Tues.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Memorial Day to Labor Day, Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is ($4) for adults; ($2.50) for students and military with ID. Free admission on the third Tuesday of each month.

Banquet information: With its serene setting and lush grounds, the garden has become a popular setting for weddings and other special events. The Fujidana (wisteria arbor) is a romantic outdoor reception area that can accommodate up to 200 people. Contact Lovelynn Hanson (619-232-2721).

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.

Special group rates are available and pets are welcome. It’s also freeway close to LEGOLAND California, historic Mission San Luis Rey and the Oceanside Harbor.

Enjoy 30% Off their Best Available Rate, by mentioning the SAN DIEGAN discount offer.

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).

Here you will find this majestic jewel of early California history called Mission San Luis Rey. The Mission provides both guided and self guided tours. Discover the architectural beauty of the Missions museum, church, sunken gardens and cemetery. The museum features an extensive collection of early mission artifacts.

The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Prices are ($6) for adults, ($5) forseniors 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). Be sure to stop by the gift shop featuring unique and delicate religious artifacts, mementos and books. Dont 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.

Microwaves and refrigerators are available in many rooms. They also have a heated pool, gas barbecue and spa. Small pets welcome. If you are looking for a good accommodation just off the freeway and centrally located, this is the place.

Easy to recommend 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 night life scene. And they have two full bars to serve you. They have live entertainment most nights a week 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. Banquets up to 350 people.

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).

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.

Open daily for lunch, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ($15–$20); dinner,Mon.–Thurs., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; Sun., 4:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. ($30–$50). Happy hour Mon.–Fri. 3 p.m.–6:30 p.m. 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).

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

It honors the heroes of aviation and aerospace history. Their current special blockbuster event, which runs through January 3, 2011, is called The Science of… Aliens. You can even send a personalized message to an alien at this hands-on exhibit.

Open daily 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m.; extended hours in the summer. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission is ($15) adults;($12) students and seniors 65 and older; ($6) children 3–11. Children 2 and under and active military with ID are free. SanDiego County residents with ID are admitted free on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

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

Their newest exhibit is Hamilton’s Children Garden, which inspires people of all ages to connect with plants and nature. This one-of-a-kind exhibit is a magical place where children can come close to nature.

It’s open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. As a special savings, be sure to use their discount coupon for ($2) off adult admission and ($1) off a child admission up to 4 persons. Admission is ($12) for adults; ($8) for seniors 60 and over, students and active military; ($6) for children 3–12; and children 2 and under are admitted 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

Always expanding and always under construction are new exhibits that are created by local railroad clubs. Currently you can watch the construction of the Tehachapi Loop model by the La Mesa Model Railroad Club.

Also fascinating is the Toy Train Gallery, which is home to an impressive exhibit of an imaginary town with multiple train lines. The town changes with the seasons; look for autumn colors in the fall and Christmas lights in the Balboa Park 195 winter. Kids can even operate some of the trains with the push of a button!

Make sure not to miss a visit to the gift shop, which is filled with a fabulous array of railroad memorabilia for the railroad lover in your life. Their selection of vintage railroad posters is especially noteworthy. And if you are a history buff, their Erwin Welsch Research Library is a must.

The museum and gift shop are open Tues.–Fri., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sat.–Sun. till 5 p.m. Admission is ($7) for adults, ($6) for seniors 65 and older, ($3) for students with ID, ($2.50) for active military with ID, and free for children 15 years and under. Admission includes access to their railroad history library.

Big attractions here are their themed birthday parties and special events for kids of all ages. Contact Ana Parra (619-696 -0199).

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.

One of Balboa Park’s best-kept secrets is the museum’s giant 3-D theater. Admission to all films is included in the ticket price and they play several times a day. The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission is ($16) for adults, ($14) for seniors, ($11) for military and students with ID, ($10) for children 3-12 and children 2 and under are free. The museum also offers over 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).

More than 300 artists display their creative and beautiful works of art. Paintings, sculpture, blown glass, enamelware, wood carvings, jewelry and other mediums offer visitors remarkable and reasonably priced gifts. Weddings, parties and corporate events can be hosted in this beautiful setting as well. Most studios and galleries will accept credit cards.