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Attractions & Museums          Art Galleries           Entertainment        
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 Parks/Monuments/Natural Attractions      Scenic Drives     Visitor Information

California Events

Attractions & Museums

ALPINE
Heritage Park Museum
- (619) 659-8740

CARLSBAD
Batiquitos Lagoon -
(760) 845-3501
Flower Fields - (760) 431-0352
LEGOLAND California - (877) LEGOLAND
Leo Carillo Ranch Historic Park - (760) 476-1042
Museum of Making Music - (877) 551-9976
The Magee House - (760) 434-9189

ENCINITAS

Quail Botanical Gardens -
(760) 436-3036
San Dieguito Heritage Museum - (760) 632-9711

FALLBROOK

Fallbrook Historical Society Museums
-
(760) 723-4125

Fallbrook WineryFallbrook Winery:  One of the leaders in California’s emerging South Coast wine region, the winery consists of 36 acres resting between the Pacific Coast and the Pala Mesa Mountains, and produces high quality red and white varietals. Call to schedule a wine tasting or group tour, or for Wine Club information. (760) 728-0156. Located at 2554 Via Rancheros, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Web: www.FallbrookWinery.com

Pala Mesa ResortPala Mesa Resort: Luxury resort with an award-winning, 18-hole, par 72 golf course; sumptuous steak and seafood at AquaTerra Restaurant Sushi and Oyster Bar; and the perfect location for weddings and receptions, conferences and business retreats. (760) 228-5881 or (800) 722-4700, 2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028. www.palamesa.com

ESCONDIDO
Wild Animal Park - (619) 718-3000
San Pasqual Battlefield - (760) 737-2201

JULIAN
California Wolf Center -
(760) 765-0030
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - (760) 765-0755
Julian Pioneer Museum
- (760) 765-0227
Lake Cuyamaca - (760) 765-0515
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - (760) 765-2300 / (760) 765-4098
William Heise County Park - (858) 694-3049

LA JOLLA
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- (858) 534-FISH

OCEANSIDE

Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center - (760) 438-2473
California Surf Museum -
(760) 721-6876
Heritage Park Village - (760) 433-8297
Mission San Luis Rey
- (760) 757-3651
Oceanside Harbor - (760) 435-4000
Oceanside Museum of Art - (760) 721-2787

PALA
Mission San Antonio de Pala
- (760) 742-3317

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Mt. Palomar Observatory-
(760) 742-2119
Palomar Mt. State Park - (760) 742-3462

SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park
- (619) 239-0512
Maritime Museum - (619) 234-9153
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - (619) 220-5422
San Diego Zoo - (619) 231-1515
Seaworld - (800) 380-3203

SANTA YSABEL
Mission Santa Ysabel
- (760) 765-0810

VISTA

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, VistaAntique Gas & Steam Engine Museum: Experience Early California & Family Fun at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum’s
Threshing Bee & Tractor Parade - always the 3rd & 4th weekends of June & October from 9am-4:30pm. Entrance Tickets - Adults: $8, Ages 6-12: $5, Under 6: Free. Presale Tickets Available. Camping by Reservation: $40 per weekend - includes show & entertainment. Museum open daily from 9-4:30pm. Visit our website for coupons - www.agsem.com Tel: (760) 941-1791, (800) 5-TRACTOR (587-2286). 2040 N. Sante Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083  For a virtual tour, click here.

Rancho Buena Vista Adobe - (760) 639-6164
Rancho Guajome Adobe - (760) 724-4082

Art Galleries

Art Center at FallbrookArt Center at Fallbrook: We present a diverse schedule of art shows featuring painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and many nationally recognized. We welcome all art lovers, whether browsing or buying. 103 South Main at Alvarado, Fallbrook, CA, 92028. Tel: (760) 728-1414, (800) 919-1159. For schedule of shows and events, click here.  www.fallbrookart.org


Brandon Gallery, FallbrookBrandon Gallery: Showcases regional art and fine art crafts. View Paintings, Original Prints, Photography, Sculpture, Pottery, Hand-blown Glass, and Wearable Art. Exhibition changes monthly. 105 N. Main Street  Fallbrook, Ca. 92065 Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 11- 4, 760-723-1330, www.brandonartfallbrook.com to t! he Brandon Art Schedule, click here.


Cafe Des Artistes, FallbrookCafe Des Artistes: Visually exciting Cafe featuring a gourmet Mediterranean menu; wine, beer, specialty coffee drinks, and soda fountain treats. Live entertainment Fridays & Saturdays. Special function and meeting room serving 20-100 people. Located in the Art Center at Fallbrook, at 103 South Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Tel: (760) 728-3350; http://www.cafedesartistes.us
 

Casa Del Corazon, Encinitas
Casa del Corazon:
Mexican Folk Art, Fine European Soaps, Unique Gifts and more. 1026 North Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA (760) 634-1426. Shop online at
www.casacorazon.com


Fallbrook fine Art Gallery, Fallbrook, cAlifornia
Fallbrook Fine Art:
Gallery of American Realism. 25 Nationally known artists - oils, watercolor, pencil, pastel, sculpture in bronze, wood, alabaster, art gourds. 128 No. Main St. Fallbrook, Ca. (760) 728-0700;
www.fallbrookfineart.com .



Liesel Paris Art Gallery, Borrego Springs, California
Liesel Paris Art Studio & Gallery
- Fine Arts, Crafts and Jewelry. Open Thurs - Saturdays from 10:30 am to 4 pm. 590 Palm Canyon Drive, Ste 207, Borrego Springs, CA  (760) 767-0415, www.lieselsart.com and www.ethnictreasures-jewelry.com

Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego: 1001 Kettner Blvd. at Broadway, San Diego, CA. (619) 234-1001 and 700 Prospect, La Jolla, CA. (858) 454-3541
Museum of History and Art/Coronado Historical Assoc.:1100 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. (619) 435-7242  
Museum of Photographic Arts: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA. (619) 238-7559
Oceanside Museum of Art: Gill Building at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA. (760) 721-2787
Pinnell Gallery -
124 No. Main St., Fallbrook, Ca. (760) 728-8870
San Diego Museum of Art: 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA. (619) 232-7931
Timken Museum of Art: 1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA. (619) 239-5548     


Entertainment


California Ballet Company:
4819 Ronson Ct., San Diego, CA. (858) 560-5676  

California Center for the Arts: Escondido, CA. (800) 988-4253
CCT - Christian Community Theater: 1545 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, CA. (619) 588-0206
East County Performing Art Center: 210 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA. (619) 440-2277
La Jolla Playhouse: 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA. (858) 550-1070
Lamb's Players Theatre: 1142 Orange! Ave., Coronado, CA. (619) 437-0600  
Lawrence W elk Theatre:
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, CA. (888) 802-7269
Moonlight Amphitheatre: 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA. (760) 724-2110
North Coast Repertory Theatre: 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, CA. (858) 481-1055
Old Globe Theatre: 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA. (619) 239-2255
San Diego Civic Theatre: 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA. (619) 615-4000  

The Bayou Brothers: Rockin' Zydeco, Blues, R&B. Booking: Ric (619) 691-1609 or Tim Cash (619) 640-8271. www.bayoubrothers.net

Hiking, Equestrian/Biking Trails

Parks, Monuments/Natural Attractions

Cardiff State Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea  760-753-5091
San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea  760-753-5091
South Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad  760-438-3143
Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado  619-435-5184
Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve, Del Mar  858-755-2063
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, Escondido  760-220-5430
Border Field State Park, Imperial Beach  619-575-3613
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Imperial Beach 619-575-3613
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Julian  760-765-0755
Palomar Mountain State Park, Palomar Mountain  760-742-3462
Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego  619-557-5450
Cleveland National Forest, San Diego  619-673-6180
Heritage County Park, San Diego  619-291-9784
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego  619-220-5422

Scenic Drives

Visitor Information

Downtown Mainstreet EncinitasDowntown Encinitas Main Street Association at (760) 943-1950 ,on-line at www.encinitas101.com
 

 

Encinitas Chamber of CommerceThe Encinitas Chamber and Visitor Center - Visit our Visitors Center for area information, maps, events, and discounted tickets to Legoland, Encinitas souvenirs and clothing line. 138 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA (800) 953-6041on-line at www.encinitaschamber.com

Leucadia 101 Visitor InformationLeucadia-Encinitas Hwy 101 MainStreet Associaton, (760) 436-2320, www.Leucadia101.com

 


 

California Welcome Center, Oceanside, CaliforniaCalifornia Welcome Center - Oceanside: Local hotel reservations; discount tickets to major attractions; local, regional and state tourist information; maps and souvenirs. 928 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054. (760) 721-1101, www.cwcoceanside.com

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