Although not located in North County San Diego, the coastal town of La Jolla is worth the drive from any of our vacation rental properties. La Jolla is a unique coastal town offering visitors a broad range of activities, sights, and delights. From tastebuds to earplugs, this is one town where you can see and do it all. Here’s a list of 10 noteworthy things to do and see. Please...
San Diego is known as “America’s finest city” for a reason. Beautiful weather, endless beaches, vibrant city life, and patriotic spirit offer plenty of events and firework shows for a memorable 4th of July weekend. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Independence Day in America’s Finest City: 1. Hit The Beach San Diego’s beaches are always a hot spot for 4th of July celebrations. What better way...
If you are looking for a fun and popular springtime activity in Carlsbad, give strawberry picking a try! Located in coastal Carlsbad, the third generation Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family-run “U-pick” farm. It is one of the oldest in San Diego County––they have been growing strawberries here for over half a century. When should I go strawberry picking? The strawberry harvest comes and goes quite fast – usually takes...
If Napa is known for wine then San Diego is known for its craft beer. There are countless brewery options around the whole city of San Diego, but the brew scene has really made a debut in Oceanside. Taprooms are a big part of the local brew scene in Oceanside featuring rotating regional beers with more on the horizon. Read on for ten of our favorites. 1. South O...
Escape to the sun-soaked shores of Encinitas, where the salty breeze meets the golden sands, and the vibrant coastal town invites you to experience the ultimate getaway. In this spotlight blog post, we’ll explore the allure of Grandview Getaway – a vacation rental in Encinitas, offering an insider’s guide to the perfect beachy retreat. Unveiling Encinitas Upon your arrival into the City, you’ll find why this is a popular vacation...
San Diego is known as America’s Finest City for a reason. It’s mild climate, must-see attractions, and culture help it to live up to its name. If you happen to visit San Diego around Halloween or anytime for that matter and want a little scare, be sure to visit to one of these five locations and uncover why San Diego is surprisingly one of the nation’s most haunted cities. ...
Fall is a great time to visit San Diego. In October and November, the weather is ideal usually in the 70’s with the sun shining and a decrease in the summer crowds making for a great time to visit. October is an especially great time to be a kid in San Diego as all month long select museums, aquariums, gardens, zoos, restaurants, hotels and more around San Diego let...
It’s officially fall in San Diego and despite the warmer weather and sunny skies, there are plenty of fall festivities happening around town to celebrate Autumn! From apple picking to Dia de los Muertos, these six fall activities will get you into the fall spirit. Day Trip To Julian The historic gold mining town, Julian, is fun to explore year-round, but their most popular time of the year is the...
Southern California is one of the top tourist destinations in the entire United States. From theme parks to the beach, to the mountains, there is something for everyone when they visit San Diego. But if there is one thing that you can count on, San Diego loves the water. If you have a desire to learn and have fun on the water, you’ll find it here in San...
When it comes to food San Diego is stocked with options, but when it comes to breakfast, the restaurants shine. From savory egg dishes to sweet pastries and morning sips often inspired by global cuisines, we have a variety of morning-focused restaurants to choose from. We have gathered a list from Del Mar to Oceanside that should start your morning right with the most important meal of the day. ...
