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Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Educational displays of very early hardware and machinery.
Ask about semi-annual civil war battle reenactments in Mid-March and October.

Balboa Park Museums
One of the largest urban cultural centers in the USA, Balboa Park is home to over 85 Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations, 15 Museums, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Gardens, Hiking and Biking Trails, Theater, Recreational Facilities and Restaurants.

Barona Center Museum - Lakeside CA
Native American Cultural Center with more than 3,000 artifacts. Exhibits include listening alcoves, photographic displays, and archives, the museum’s historic treasures unfold many fascinating and inspiring stories of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño experience.

Birch Aquarium - La Jolla
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi, kelp forest and live coral. Several educational exhibits.

California Center for the Arts - Escondido
340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025;
800-988-4253; Museum Center;
Museum Open: 10AM-5PM Tues-Sat / Noon-5PM Sun;
Free Performance - 1st Wedz of each month 4PM and 7PM;

In the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, patrons can experience original and inspiring exhibitions in one of the premier visual arts venues in San Diego County. Since its inception, the Museum’s mission has focused on presenting and collecting the work of local American and Mexican artists. The Museum has three main galleries, 1,538-seat concert hall and 408-seat theater and an outdoor sculpture court. Includes a museum and civic center banquet facilities.

California Surf Museum - Downtown Oceanside
Founded in February 1986 - the California Surf Museum presents standing displays of surfing equipment and photographs. Every six months it introduces a new feature exhibit highlighting one of the pioneering legends of the surfing world. The museum also retails surfing-related merchandise.

Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum
29013 Champagne Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026; (760) 749-1666;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM; Free Admission;
Located on 15 acres of vineyard, orchards, grape arbors and shady oaks. Gourmet deli, picnic grounds and a very large collection of vintage convertibles and Americana.

Escondido Children's Museum
380 N Escondido Ave, Escondido Ca 92025;
760-233-7755; Museum Website;
Open Tues-Sat : Noon-3PM; Summer Hours- Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM; Exc: Holidays;
Museum Facilities include outdoor and indoor exhibit area, science stations, puppet theater, garden and crafts.

Escondido History Center
321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025; 760-743-8267; Museum Website;
Open: 1PM-4PM Thurs-Sat;
Sponsored by the Escondido Historical Society, this museum complex includes the city's first library, a barn, windmill, Victorian house, and also the 1888 Santa Fe Railroad depot with model train and working blacksmith shop.

Landing Craft Museum - Camp Pendleton
The World War II and Korea LVT Museum is located in Building 21561 in the base's boat basin and is maintained by the Assault Amphibious School Battalion. To visit the vintage amphibious tracked vehicles, related artifacts and informational displays contact the school at 725-2195. The museum is normally open Tuesdays through Sundays in the early afternoons.

Legoland California
Funnest Children's Museum in California!
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors. Designed primarily to give a fun educational play experience to young children ages 2-12. The many attractions, rides, shows and play areas feature the bright cheerful Lego colors and toys. Play activities include driving electric cars, boats and aircraft and to explore many fantasy settings.

Mingei International Museum - Escondido CA
155 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA; 760-735-3355; Museum Weblink;
Open : 1PM-4PM Tues-Sat;
North County Branch of San Diego's famous Mingei Museum collection. Mingei is a special word increasingly used throughout the world for "arts of the people." Through the universal language of line, form and color, mingei speaks eloquently of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures.

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.

Mingei International Museum - Escondido
North County Branch of San Diego's famous Mingei Museum collection. Mingei is a special word increasingly used throughout the world for "arts of the people." Through the universal language of line, form and color, mingei speaks eloquently of the similarities and distinctions of individuals and cultures.

North County Model Railroad Museum - Oceanside
Upstairs at Boney's Market Place, 1820 Oceanside Boulevard, Oceanside CA 92054;
760-722-7366; Railroad Museum;
Open: Sat 1PM-5PM and Thu 3PM-5PM;
North County's model train club first formed in 1990.

Old Poway Park Heritage Museum
Includes Heritage Museum, operating steam train, and Hamburger Factory restaurant, historic buildings, rental facilities, picknicking.

The Ranch House Complex - Camp Pendleton
Historic Home of Governor Pio Pico
Includes the Ranch House Chapel, the oldest structure on the base, the Bunkhouse Museum, dedicated in 1965 by Col James Roosevelt, and the Ranch House, built in the mid 1800s. It was the home of Pio Pico, last Mexican governor of California, and succeeding owners Don Juan Forster, the O'Neills, Floods, Baumgartners and, finally, the United States Government.

Rancho Guajome Adobe - Guajome Park
Museum and adobe building built circa 1850 by the original Mexican land grant owners. The rancho’s centerpiece was its adobe home. At nearly 7000 square feet and containing 28 rooms, it was certainly an imposing dwelling.

San Pasqual Battlefield - State Historic Site & Museum
Battle Re-enactment held in early December;
Memorial to honor those who participated in the San Pasqual Battle of the Mexican-American War that was fought at this spot in 1846. The battle was fought Mexico and the advanced contingent of Gen. Stephen Kearney's US Army of the West.

San Diego Archaeological Center - San Pasqual
Programs include curation of archaeological collections, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series, curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal.

San Dieguito Heritage Museum - Encinitas CA
561 S. Vulcan Ave. (at E Street), Encinitas, CA 92023; 760-632-9711; Museum Website;
Open 12PM-4PM Wed-Fri and Last Saturday of the Month;
Founded in 1988, this museum collects, preserves and interprets the local history of the San Dieguito river area. Exhibits cover the communities of Leucadia, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe.
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Welk Resort Theatre & Museum - North Escondido
One of the most outstanding features of the Welk Resort San Diego is the friendly and intimate 339 seat threatre. It includes a museum with memorabilia highlighting the life and career of legendary band leader Lawrence Welk. Every year, the Welk Resort Theatre is home to top-notch talent, performing Broadway style musicals and comedy acts.

San Diego Wild Animal Park
A Living Museum in North County San Diego
The San Diego Wild Animal Park comprises 1,800 acres located five miles east of Escondido. It was started as a breeding facility for the San Diego Zoo's larger mammals. Today there are over 2,500 animals here and also 250 species of exotic plants.

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Carlsbad Palisades Resort Hotel Carlsbad's Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel is a world-class hotel and timeshare resort with magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. It is situated adjacent to both the beautiful Flower Fields and the amazing Legoland California theme park.

Tour Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe is an upscale resort community and home to the San Diego Polo Club and three famous luxury golf resorts.

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.

Rancho Santa Fe Inn The Rancho Santa Fe Inn is a charming hotel with 87 spacious guestrooms, suites and private cottages. It is surrounded by the gardens of flowers and rolling hills of the Village of Rancho Santa Fe.

Solana Beach Holiday Inn - Solana Beach 621 South Coast Highway US-101 The Solana Beach Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is within walking distance to the Del Mar RaceTrack & FairGrounds, area Beaches, scenic trails as well as many fine restaurants & shops. It is also located near the Amtrak and Coaster Train Stations. This hotel showcases 80 spacious guestrooms that feature a private balcony, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron & board and hair dryer and all of our suites and king rooms offer a sofa bed. All guests can enjoy our complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Bar.

Carlsbad Hampton Inn Located across from entrance to Palomar-McClellan Airport The Carlsbad Hampton Inn Carlsbad hotel is centrally located near the city's landmark attractions, golf courses, airport and amazing beaches.

Leucadia Beach Inn 1322 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024; Location: Near Leucadia Blvd junction with Coast Highway The Ocean Inn features hotel rooms that are large with every amenity that you would expect in your own home. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned. They feature Spanish tile floors, modern tub baths, kitchenettes with stove tops, microwave ovens and refrigerators, cable TV, and coffee makers and toasters on request. WiFi Internet connections are also available. All rooms are non-smoking.

Encinitas California Econolodge - Moonlight Beach 410 North Coast Highway US-101 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, All guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators and coffee makers. In addition, some rooms include microwaves. Handicap accessible rooms are also available. This is a 100 percent non-smoking hotel. Pet Accommodation

Fallbrook California Rodeway Inn 1635 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028; Location: Midway between Fallbrook Airport and Downtown area. The Fallbrook Rodeway Inn is a very obliging establishment in quite a nice setting. Accommodations feature a large room with balcony which was a bit dated but clean with a nice little kitchen area. This location is convenient to Camp Pendleton and local gaming resorts and golf courses.

Fallbrook California Hillside Inn 1608 South Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 The 36 guestrooms are held in a 2 story building just outside of the downtown’s Main Street. There are both interior (upstairs) and exterior (down stairs) arrangements. Renovations and refurnishing of the Hillside Inn finished in 2009.

Oceanside California Wyndham Resort Hotel 333 N. Myers Street, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Downtown Oceanside - across from beachfront pier; Beachside Fun with Modern Flair. Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort will be situated right at the base of Oceanside's famous pier and beach. Many active recreational adventure opportunities exist right here. Oceansides nostalgic feel and idyllic weather draw plenty of surfers and artists; yet this thriving community includes plenty of modern delights. Enhance your romantic retreat or family gathering in a place as warm and inviting as the California sun and surf itself.

Oceanside California Residence Inn 3603 Ocean Ranch Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Junction El Camino Real and Ocean Ranch Blvd The brand-new (Jan 2008) Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside Hotel is a unique hotel for a unique part of California, blending stylish modern luxuries like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and 42-inch plasma TVs with the comfort one expect from the hotel that perfected the extended stay. Exciting hilltop location with extended views of much of Oceanside and North County.