Encinitas Street Fair this Weekend
April 23rd, 2008 Categories: Encinitas, Events, San Diego Activities
If I can tear myself away from Oceanside Terraces real estate this weekend, you will probably find me wandering around in comfortable shoes, eating fun food and shopping for funky jewelry at one of the 450 vendor booths on Highway 101( between D and J Streets) in wonderful downtown Encinitas.
Hopefully, though, I will be an early visitor (they open at 9 am) because over 100,000 shoppers are expected at the 25th Annual Encinitas Street Fair and parking will be tight. If I didn’t need to have a car for the Oceanside trip, I would consider taking the NCTD Coaster to this fun Southern California beach town event. For the Coaster schedule, go to: http://www.gonctd.com/coaster_schedules.htm
Entertainment will be available on both Saturday and Sunday, and will be staged at both the Karl Strauss Beer Garden Stage and the Beer Garden Stage in the Lumberyard parking lot on the corner of Hwy 101 and I Street.
The Encinitas Street Fair entertainment schedule?
Beer Garden Stage
Saturday, April 26th
11:30am- 2pm The Blues Gypsies
2:30pm-5pm Cash Cats
Sunday, April 27
11:30am-2pm The Corvettes
2:30pm-5pm Bozzani Brothers
Karl Strauss Lumberyard Center Courtyard Stage
Saturday, April 26
11:00am- 1:30pm Super Strings
2:00pm-4:30pm Uplift Band
Sunday, April 27
11:00am-1:30pm Adrienne Nims & Spirit Wind (a personal favorite)
2:00pm-4:30pm David Correa & Cascada
There will be additional performances by La Costa Dance and Cheer, the California Music Studio, ESOM Big Band, the Rocking Falcons, the Republic of Letters, CoMotion Dance, Ke Hulili O Kailani, Stage Door Dance & Performance, Mudfish, Peter Hall, Russell Castiglione, and the Prodigy Visual and Performing Arts School.
For additional information, call 760.943.1950
Our Encinitas real estate endeavors will likely be put on hold this weekend!
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Things to Do with Kids in San Diego
January 4th, 2008 Categories: Events, La Jolla, San Diego Activities, San Diego Real Estate
by Roberta Murphy
Our family spent many of its early years in Big Bear Lake, California.
The mountains were wonderful, and our three sons enjoyed seven years of ski racing, mountain biking, tree house and igloo-building, and life in a small village. And though we lived within and hour or so to Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Orange County, trips to San Diego were always a special favorite.
We enjoyed our San Diego visits so much that we eventually chose to move here not only for North Countys excellent schools, but for the rich variety of family activities the San Diego area has to offer. And unless otherwise noted, all of these attractions are open year round.
Some obvious favorites would include:
The San Diego Zoo: It is world-famous for a reason, and offers a great way for a family to spend a day. Wear comfortable walking shoes!
San Diego Zoo Summer Day Camp for Kids: Guaranteed fun and learning for kids ranging from kindergarten through 7th grade. Loads of activities and action!
Balboa Park offers 15 museums, a theater and magnificent grounds. Kids love the Reuben H Fleet Science Museum with its IMAX Theater and hands-on exhibits.
Sea World Adventure Park: Bring sunblock for the obvious and an umbrella for protection against whales that like to throw a wall of water into the crowds. Its a great attraction and sure to be a hit with the kids. And fortunately for Sea World lovers, San Diegos balmy climate is generally far superior to the Sea World climates in Florida and San Antonio. San Diego rules!
San Diego Wild Animal Park: Wear comfortable shoes, sunblock and dont forget the camera. This is as close as you will come to an African Safari without leaving the country. You may want to arrive early, though, to snag good parking and shorter lines.
San Diego Padres Baseball Game: Great family fun can be had at a San Diego Padres baseball game at the wonderful new Petco Park. Giveaways for the kids are common and tickets are usually easy to purchase.
La Jolla Shores Beach in La Jolla has some of the gentlest waves in all of San Diego. It ia also adjacent to the San Diego Underwater Ecological Reserve. This would also be a great day to explore the nearby San Diego Childrens Pool and the village of La Jolla!
San Diego Childrens Pool is a great place to watch seals and sea lions at play. The offshore reefs make for terrific scuba diving, but can also create some strong currents. Watch your kids with care!
Pacific Beach and Crystal Pier: How about taking the family fishing off San Diegos magnificent Crystal Pier! If the fish arent biting, there are two miles of sandy beaches to enjoy. Bring sunblock!
South Mission Beach: The widest and sandiest beach in San Diego. Year round lifeguards on duty, too. Bring the kids here to play and/or watch beach volleyball and beach basketeball.
Ocean Beach: Great beach and pier. No fishing license needed for pier fishing, but catch limits are enforced.
San Diego Public Libraries: It more than just books! Check out their site for inexpensive (or free) attractions and activities that would be of interest to the whole family.
Legoland California in Carlsbad: With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, kids will love not only the activities but will marvel with the grown-ups at the many ingenious (and enormous) Lego displays. The detail boggles the mind¦.
California Surf Museum: Before hitting the fine beaches in Oceanside, stop by the California Surf Museum and check out surfboards and their development through the years.
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Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar
November 27th, 2007 Categories: Del Mar, Events
San Diego Christmas and holdiay spirits will come to life in Del Mar on Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5:30 pm
Bring friends, loved ones or the entire family for an afternoon of San Diego fun. The entire downtown Del Mar will be turned over to strolling carolers, Santa Claus, the famous Del Mar Holiday Cake Walk, On the Edge dance performance, holiday gift bazaar, horse and carriage rides, face painting, musicians, kid’s activities and Tastes at Del Mar Retaurants.
Be sure to stop by the L’Auberge Del Mar Ampitheater (northwest corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar / Pacific Coast Highway 101) between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for the music and tree lighting ceremony
This Holiday Wonderland event is sponsored by the Del Mar Village Association with support from the City of Del Mar. If tickets are purchased prior to the event, the cost will be 420 for 25 ticket, which covers 2-10 food items and/or activities. The same tickets will be available the day of the event for $25. For additional information, visit http://www.DelMarMainStreet.com
Sponsors for this wonderful Del Mar event include L’Auberge Del Mar, Time Warner Cable, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the 22nd Agricultural District, Bob and Kathy Angello with Willis Allen Real Estate, Backstage Boutique, Celine’s Boutique and Gifts, Chiquita Abbott Realtors, Clone Printing and Duplicating, Crepes and Corks Cafe, Del Mar Heights School PTA, Del Mar Hills School PTA, Dexter’s Deli, DiCaro, Coppo & Popke, www.DiscoverSD.com, En Fuego Cantina Bar and Grill, Joel Politzer and ITZ Fixed Computer, Kim Filanc with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, J Carl Shoes, Jimmy D’s Sports Bar and Restaurant, Ryan’s Collection, Pacifica Del Mar Restaurant, Soul Shine, Jim Watkins and Stratford Square, Union Bank of California and Willis Allen Real Estate.
A big, merry thanks to these Del Mar sponsors and we look forward to seeing you in Wonderland!
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