Babys Bar at Baby Cakes!!! These Sweets and Drinks can't be beat!

Thirsty Thursdays: Baby Cakes

Voted San Diego's Best Cupcakes in City Beat's Readers Poll 2011, Baby Cakes offers the most scrumptious cupcakes in town as well as the sweetest Happy Hour in San Diego! Stop by Baby Cakes in Hillcrest any time of the day for "liquid sweets and tasty treats." From chocolate martinis to butterscotch truffles, Babys Bar cocktail menu includes a variety of drinks that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Offering $3 Well Cocktails, House Wine, and Bottled Beer from 5pm-8pm every evening,  Babys Bar Happy Hour is one of the sweetest deals in the city! Come to Baby Cakes for cupcakes and drinks, a relaxed yet fun environment, with friends or to make new friends!  The owner calls it the "Happiest Place on Earth" south of Disneyland. At Baby Cakes, anything is possible! 

For more information visit: http://www.babycakessandiego.com/index.html

That Lagoon off the I-5N Is The Carlsbad Lagoon!

Things To Do Tuesdays: Carlsbad Lagoon

Often as I drive north on the I-5 toward my home in Orange County, near Carlsbad, I notice an activity-filled lagoon to the right of the freeway and I wonder what its all about. It turns out that this lagoon is a watersport activities paradise called the Carlsbad Lagoon. With calm, uncrowded waters and private areas for operation, the Carlsbad Lagoon is the perfect location to go on a water adventure. The Carlsbad Lagoon offers the following rentals: waverunners, boats, waterboarding equipment, waterskiing equipment, kayaks, paddleboarding boards, canoes, peddle boats, and water cycles. On your next trip north on the I-5 to the Orange County/LA area, stop by the Carlsbad Lagoon for a day of water fun!


For more information visit: Carlsbad Lagoon

Where Vintage Cars and Great Wines Meet

 

Museum Mondays: Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum

For Vintage Cars and Great Wine visit Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum just north of the Welk Resort Center off I-15. Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum caters to both lovers of antique cars and delicious wines. It's collection of unique American convertibles includes over 100 models. The museum's collection of wines is equally as impressive. This museum also features a gourmet deli, a gift shop, and a picturesque setting for outdoor events such as picnics, banquets, and weddings. Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum is conveniently opened daily from 10am-5pm. 


For more information on the Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum visit: Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum

Best Teriyaki Chicken in San Diego!!!

 

Foodie Fridays: Natural Style Chicken 

I am a huge fan of teriyaki chicken and one of my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants offering hands down the best teriyaki chicken in San Diego is Natural Style Chicken located in Point Loma. This little restaurant does not have the most appetizing curb appeal or interieur decor, however, their food is a different story. It is INEXPENSIVE, HEALTHY, and out of this world DELICIOUS! Experience it for yourself, stop by Natural Style Chicken for a flavorful bite. 


Natural Style Chicken Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/natural-style-chicken-san-diego 

Palm Springs Escape

Weekend Escape Wednesday: Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs

This weekend let's escape 150 miles north-east of San Diego to Palm Springs. Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs is a cozy and serene destination only 10-minutes away from down-town Palm Springs home of the Silver Screen since the 1920's. Located within close proximity of El Paseo Drive or "shopping heaven" with over 300 major retailers and specialty stores there is no way you will ever want to leave. The area surrounding Le Parker Meridien Hotel offers world-class golf on over 90 championship courses which makes it the perfect destination for golf fanatics as well as people who would like to learn how to sport. 
Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs is a charming hotel with all the amenities needed to make your escape a home away from home. 


For more information on Le Parker Meriden Palm Springs visit: Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs 

A Trip To The Stars and Back!

Museum Mondays: Palomar Observatory

Take a trip to the stars of the past, present and future. Interested? Visit the Palomar Observatory located in Palomar Mountain. The Palomar Observatory is a world-class center of research owned by the California Institute of Technology. The Observatory is the home of many telescopes famous and not 5 of which are used nightly in a wide variety of astronomical research programs. Some of the studies conducted at the Palomar Observatory include a hunt for near-Earth asteroids, probing distant galaxies, and quasars located at the farthest ends of the universe.  For those interested in the history of the Palomar Observatory, stars, and anything related to the universe, visit the Palomar Observatory. Guided Tours are available on a first-come first-serve basis and only at certain times of the year. However, the Observatory is open to the public daily for those who don't need a tour and would like to explore on their own. For non-tour visitors, podcast guides of the observatory are available.


Dress warm and comfortably as temperatures are usually lower within the dome. Also, bring snacks for the family to eat at the Observatory's surrounding picnic area. 


For more information on the Palomar Observatory visit: Palomar Observatory

Food and Wine at The University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza!

Thirsty Thursdays: O'Toole's Lounge

Food and Wine at the top of the hill overlooking San Diego's magnificent city lights! What more can you ask for?

Only at O'Toole's Lounge at the University of San Diego's La Gran Terraza Restaurant. 

Check it out!