Go see a movie after dinner in River Village! Great Places to eat would be at Frescos (French cuisine) , Peking Wok (asian cuisine), or Z Cafe (good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)!

Wild Wonders is a small wildlife animal refuge where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and interactive encounters!

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Fallbrook is Fallbrook Winery, a sweet, laid-back place to go enjoy a glass of wine!

Explore the gardens and relaxing atmosphere of the Grand Tradition. They have botanical gardens, waterfalls, and a lake with a gazebo that is picturesque to walk around and enjoy.

Monserate Winery is a gorgeous, Italian inspired winery.

Downtown Vista has many things to offer, including cute shops, a movie theatre, a pottery painting store, and many amazing places to eat. HIGHLY recommend the Yellow Deli, it's where Shane and I had one of our first dates! Some other good places to eat are Mikko Sushi, Shaks, and Handels for dessert!

This up and coming spot has fun activities every night, including line dancing, drinks, and more!

Explore the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens — a peaceful, scenic garden for a quieter outing.

Take a stroll down the Oceanside Pier after a nice walk on the beach! Find food trucks, bike riding, and fun activities right on the beach as well!

Go visit the historic Top Gun House! It has been renovated and moved inside a new hotel right on the beach and you can now visit the tiny sandwich shop inside the house from the movie!

Sunset Market happens every Thursday night in the streets of Oceanside. There are food and shops set up, with live music and activities! Take a short walk from there and stroll the beach at night.

In June, the flowers are in full bloom! The Carlsbad Flower Fields are gorgeous to walk around and right next to it is the Outlet Mall, where there are many fun places to shop!

Just a few steps away from downtown, Carlsbad State Beach is a beautiful, relaxing beach, where you can stroll on the sand, surf, or just get some sun! It is lively, popular, and a great place to watch a California sunset.

Downtown Carlsbad is one of my favorite places to go! There are lots of great restaurants, coffee shops, and little shops to go into. Exploring the Village, where they offer many shops, is always fun for a little shopping. They also have a Farmer's Market every Wednesday at 2:30PM!

Head into the city and walk along the San Diego Harbor! You can visit the old ships and submarines there, have dinner on the water, or visit the Kissing Sailor Statue next to the USS Midway!

San Diego's Wild Animal Park is one of the most famous zoo's in the world! Right near the city, you can visit exotic animals and explore the beautiful grounds of the zoo.

Do a walking tour of the USS Midway. It is an extensive tour that goes all throughout the ship and ends at the top deck, where you can see aircraft and a gorgeous view of the city!

The Hotel Del is a gorgeous, historic hotel on the island of Coronado! It sits right on the beach and there are tons of fun things to do around town as well.

The Lafayette is a beautiful hotel in San Diego, where you can grab specialty drinks, yummy food, and view the grounds. The pool and the lobby are stunning!

Head to the Gaslamp Quarter for a fun nightlife! There are pubs, restaurants, and bars to enjoy every night. We love The Field (Irish pub) and walking the streets at night, it's a true city feel.

Seaport Village is a quaint area of San Diego, where you can walk by the sea, stop into little shops, and enjoy views of the Harbor.

Visit Balboa Park, where they offer museums, shows, food, and gorgeous grounds!

This bridge is very cool to go to, and near Balboa Park. Take scenic pictures and enjoy the swaying of the bridge, as this is something even locals don't know about!

In the streets of San Diego, visit Harper's Topiary Garden, where you can view the hard work and dedication of a homeowner there, who puts in the work to create artwork out of bushes! Another gem of hidden San Diego :)