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Del Mar Fairgrounds
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Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds
Over 360 acres and hosts more than 1 million visitors annually.
The racetrack was famous for years as a favorite hangout for many Hollywood celebrities.
There are a number of big shows, expos, concerts, and festivals scheduled here throughout the year.
County Fair - June -
Racing Season - July-Sept
California Whale Watching Tours : Jan-Mar
From January through March, some 28,000 Pacific Gray Whales make their annual migration up along
the coast to their summer Alaska feeding grounds. During the summer Blue and Humpback Whales also
come to visit the local waters delighting visitors with upclose encounters.
La Jolla Classic Car Show
Event : 11-JAN-2009. Over 140 classic vintage automobiles will be on display at the 5th Annual La Jolla Motor Car Classic on January 11th.
Come admire the breathtaking views of La Jolla Cove and the coastline as you view the range of fine cars,
and make sure to stroll up to La Jolla Village for a taste of the exceptional dining and stylish shopping on offer.
San Diego Scottish Highland Games - Vista [Late JUN]
Popular annual event since 1973 featuring traditional Scottish athletics, bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing.
Other events include sheep dog trials, country dancing, free celtic concert.
San Diego Summergrass Festival - Vista [AUG]
Bluegrass Music Festival - Three Day Concert Event
A great family friendly weekend of live bluegrass bands, music workshops,
impromptu jam sessions, vendors, special kid's activities, tasty food, plenty of onsite dry camping.
Julian Apple Days - [OCT]
Highlights include apple displays, kids games,antique tractor display, beer and wine garden, music and karaoke, themed food and merchandise.
Guests also enjoy apple pie contest and dinner dance featuring live music.
Julian Country Christmas [DEC]
Indulge in a Victorian Christmas tea, sing Christmas carols with costumed holiday carolers,
sip a cup of hot chocolate or spiced cider. And you can watch the annual Living Nativity
tableau, cuddle under a blanket while riding down Main Street in a carriage.
Cedros Design District - Solana Beach
Located Across from Solana Beach Train Station.
Community of design and architectural businesses surrounded by restaurants, nightclubs, retail shops and art galleries.
Fallbrook Avocado Festival - Late April
Annual festival held the last weekend in April featuring this major local produce item
in a big variety of edible options. Expect to see 70,000 people to descend on the streets
of Fallbrook where 350 vendors serve up samples of guacomole, avocado salsa, avocado chips,
and other delights made from the omnipresent green fruit.
Local Activities:
Local Adventure Opportunities:
 North County Sports Page
North County Church Guide
North County Zip Codes
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North County SD Theater
North County SD Cinema
North County SD Restaurant Guide
North County SD Festivals & Shows
San Diego Padres - N.L. West
Come watch the Padres play in San Diego's new signature baseball park.
Petco Park is located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter and opened to the public in April 2004.
This facility, which includes some quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.
Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors.
Play activities include driving electric cars, boats and aircraft and to explore many fantasy settings.
The Wave Waterpark - [MAY-SEP]
$3.8 million state-of-the-art city operated family aquatic park that includess
waterslides, crazy river, surf pool, swimming pool, and a very wet children's playground.
San Diego Adventure Tours
Explore America's Finest City - (Keyword: San Diego)
Tour Julian California
Just an hour from San Diego is this classic mountain retreat. This old-fashioned village
is a base for horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping and western re-enactments.
Rancho Bernardo Golf Course
The Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course sits in a peaceful valley backdrop complete with tree-lined fairways.
Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park features spectacular views of the Pacific, camping,
picnicking, hiking, and fishing. Coniferous forests stand in contrast to the dry lowlands surrounding the mountain.
This is one of the few Southern California areas with a Sierra Nevada-like atmosphere.
Oceanside Beach & Pier
One of the longest piers on the west coast -
very popular for fishing and there is a Ruby's Restaurant on the end.
Museum of Making Music - Carlsbad Ranch
Exhibits date back to 1890 to trace this history of innovations in
popular music. Over rare 450 musical instruments on display in a 6,500 sq. ft.
exhibit space divided into five major themes.
Tour Carlsbad Flower Fields
Located on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Flower Fields transform each year
into a giant 50-acre rainbow of country when millions of brightly
colored Ranunculus blossoms come to life.
Tour Carlsbad Beaches & Lagoons
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is
very popular, especially in summer. There area also three major wetland habitats.
California Surf Museum - Downtown Oceanside
Every six months it introduces a new feature exhibit highlighting one of the pioneering legends
of the surfing world.
Oceanside Museum of Art - OMA - Downtown Oceanside
In addition to eye-opening art, OMA offers art instruction at the OMA-School of Art, chamber music
in the museum galleries as part of the Pier View Way Concert Series, bus tours
to other art museums, lectures, workshops and museum tours.
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Morgan Run Resort - Rancho Santa Fe
This is one of the most prestigious locations for golf in California, Morgan Run Resort and Club demonstrates
breathtaking natural surroundings and the charm of its prestigious Rancho Santa Fe locale.
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Carlsbad Sheraton Resort Hotel
Situated on a hilltop looking towards the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to both Legoland California and the Crossings Golf Course.
The resort has the largest meeting facilities for San Diego North County area and is closeby to the Carlsbad Ranch business district.
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Carlsbad La Costa Resort & Spa
La Costa Resort and Spa is legendary among spa aficionados and professional and amateur golf and tennis players.
The resort has hosted PGA tour events for nearly forty years and it is the site of the World Golf Championships.
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Carlsbad Beachview Lodge
Scenic ocean views of the Pacific coastline make this resort hotel in Carlsbad, California the perfect vacation spot.
Hotel guests will enjoy visiting the many sidewalk cafes, shops and restaurants along the beach promenade.
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Moonlight Beach Encinitas Inn
Deluxe service Encinitas hotel situated just off of Interstate 5 in California in close proximity to Moonlight Beach.
This Best Western Resort Hotel is located atop the bluffs in Encinitas and comes with every amenity to make guests feel at home.
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Castle Creek Inn Resort
The Castle Creek Inn is a boutique style Resort and Spa located in San Diego North County.
Resting amidst the scenic foothills of Temecula's Wineries and adjacent to a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course,
you will find this place will make for a great vacation getaway.
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Lake San Marcos Resort
San Diego's only lakefront resort is nestled on the shore of Lake San Marcos.
With 140 beautiful guestrooms, Lake San Marcos Resort offers two swimming pools, two hot tubs, three restaurants, four tennis courts, three paddle-tennis courts,
a volleyball and horseshoe area, billiards tabel, a fitness room, on property masseuse, a lakeside picnic area, and two 18-hole golf courses.
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Escondido North Rodeway Inn
250 W. El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026;
Location: I-15 Exit to El Norte Pkwy, north of Downtown Escondido;
The Rodeway Inn, a 24 room hotel conveniently located in southern California, one of the closest hotels to downtown Escondido and the Wild Animal Park.
A wide variety of restaurants, lounges movie theaters and stores are within walking distance. Pet accommodations available.
You'll find attractive accommodations at a great price when you book a room at any Rodeway Inn hotel for your vacation stay.
Free local calls and long distance access, complimentary always fresh Rodeway Breakfast, and Free USA Today weekdays.
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Oceanside Harbor Days Inn
1501 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054;
This hotel is located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego off of I-5 Freeway near Oceanside Harbor.
It is very close to USMC Camp Pendleton and local beaches. The hotel features Complimentary Amenities
such as; Hardwire High Speed Internet Access, Daybreak Continental Breakfast, USA Today Newspaper, Microwave, Fridge, In Room Coffee, etc.
And it is only a short drive to local attractions such as Legoland, Wild Animal Park and Birch Aquarium.
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Solana Beach Winners Circle Beach Resort - Solana Beach
This timeshare vacation resort has large guestrooms rentals available directly across the
street from the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds.
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Encinitas Econolodge - Moonlight Beach
This Encinitas Vacation Lodge has easy access to Moonlight Beach and is only five miles to
Legoland California. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool,
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Rancho Valencia Resort
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia is one of the finest secluded California Resort hideaways available.
Their facilities offer privacy, relaxation and recreation on a very intimate scale.
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San Diego Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Journey along San Diego's historic harbor while enjoying fine food, professional service and live music.
