Marilyn's Guidebook to San Diego County
Entertainment
Theatres
Perfect weather, shopping, grocery stores, theatres, hiking, lakes and restaurants.
15 locals recommend
San Marcos
Perfect weather, shopping, grocery stores, theatres, hiking, lakes and restaurants.
Regal Edwards San Marcos
1180 W San Marcos BlvdHorse Racing during the Season!
San Diego County Fair in June/July.
Festivals and Craft Fairs in the Fall.
198 locals recommend
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Horse Racing during the Season!
San Diego County Fair in June/July.
Festivals and Craft Fairs in the Fall.
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
1080 W San Marcos BlvdLive Music on Weekends
Tony's Sports Bar and Grill
274 Harbor DrLive Music and Drinks on Oceanside Harbor
My Yard Live
288 Rancheros DrLive Music
Jolly Roger Restaurant
1900 N Harbor DrLive Music in the Evening
Restaurants
Excellent Variety of Restaurants in one convenient location!
21 locals recommend
Old California Restaurant Row
1020-1080 W San Marcos BlvdExcellent Variety of Restaurants in one convenient location!
Beautiful on-the-beach location with Valet Parking, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner.
30 locals recommend
Chart House
2588 S Coast Hwy 101Beautiful on-the-beach location with Valet Parking, Happy Hour, Lunch and Dinner.
One of my favorite sunset spots in North County with Happy Hour, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Live Music in the evening, and incredible views of Oceanside Yacht Harbor!
11 locals recommend
Jolly Roger Restaurant
1900 N Harbor DrOne of my favorite sunset spots in North County with Happy Hour, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Live Music in the evening, and incredible views of Oceanside Yacht Harbor!
One of my favorite restaurants nearby in Old California Restaurant Row! On Wednesdays, enjoy Smoked Tri-Tip Dinner with Salad Bar for $12 AND 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine AND Happy Hour Menu!
Old California Mining Company
579 W San Marcos BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants nearby in Old California Restaurant Row! On Wednesdays, enjoy Smoked Tri-Tip Dinner with Salad Bar for $12 AND 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine AND Happy Hour Menu!
Voted the Best Coffee House in San Diego County with Live Music on the weekends!
9 locals recommend
Old California Coffee House and Eatery
1080 W San Marcos BlvdVoted the Best Coffee House in San Diego County with Live Music on the weekends!
My favorite Italian Restaurant with Authentic Recipes!
27 locals recommend
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveMy favorite Italian Restaurant with Authentic Recipes!
My favorite spot before or after the airport for Happy Hour and sunset overlooking the waterfront and downtown San Diego!
23 locals recommend
Peohe's
1201 1st StMy favorite spot before or after the airport for Happy Hour and sunset overlooking the waterfront and downtown San Diego!
Katsu Sushi and Teppan Grill
1020 W San Marcos BlvdDelicious Japanese Bento Plates and all your favorites!
Beautiful Spanish Style Resort to visit for lunch or dinner OR drinks in the Pony Bar.
21 locals recommend
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
5921 Valencia CirBeautiful Spanish Style Resort to visit for lunch or dinner OR drinks in the Pony Bar.
Shopping
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteBrand Name Shopping at the Outlets!
Ross Dress for Less
181 S Las Posas RdBrand Name Clothing, Shoes, Lingerie, Housewares, for Less!
Flower Hill Promenade
2720 Via De La ValleSightseeing
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens DrVisit the quaint mountain town of Julian with antique shops, restaurants, Julian Cider Mill with preserves, honey, taffy, etc.
82 locals recommend
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79Visit the quaint mountain town of Julian with antique shops, restaurants, Julian Cider Mill with preserves, honey, taffy, etc.
Visit San Diego Zoo's Safari Park in North County ONLY 25 minute drive from San Marcos.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdVisit San Diego Zoo's Safari Park in North County ONLY 25 minute drive from San Marcos.
Carlsbad Village
Shops, Restaurants, Brewery, Beach!
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific StreetIdyllwild
Shops and Restaurants in the Mountains
Gaslamp Quarter
Wine Tasting
Schwaesdall Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Ramona! This is a great stop on the way to the mountain town of Julian or after the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park.
Schwaesdall Winery
17677 Rancho De Oro DrSchwaesdall Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Ramona! This is a great stop on the way to the mountain town of Julian or after the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park.
Temecula Wineries
31285 Temecula PkwyTemecula Wine Country is a must for all Wine Lovers!
Orfila Vineyards and Winery is a beautiful stop on the way to Julian or San Diego Zoo's Safari Park.
72 locals recommend
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual RdOrfila Vineyards and Winery is a beautiful stop on the way to Julian or San Diego Zoo's Safari Park.
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano NorteBreweries
Dos Desperados Brewery
1241 Linda Vista DrMy favorite local neighborhood brewery in San Marcos!
Port Brewing Company
692 Rancheros DrPizza Port Bressi Ranch
2730 Gateway RdPizza Port Carlsbad
571 Carlsbad Village DrIron Fist Brewing Co
1305 Hot Spring WayMy Yard Live
288 Rancheros DrUrge Gastropub & Common House
255 Redel RdBeaches
Tamarack Beach
Oceanside Strand
The Strand NorthMoonlight Beach
400 B StCardiff State Beach
Coronado Beach
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Oceanside Harbor Beach
North Pacific Street