Sip, sample and savor at the 10th Annual Farm to Bay, the annual culinary event at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Get your tickets today and on Aug. 3, taste some of the most exquisite food and drinks from 30-plus restaurants, wineries and breweries in San Diego. Farm to Bay supports coastal wildlife, education and sustainability. Purchase tickets online or by calling (619) 409-5906. The center is open daily. Enjoy 2-for-1 admission to the center here: Living Coast Discovery Center Coupon

Ramona's Annual Country Fair sponsored by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is set for Aug. 1-4! This four-day event will include a variety of food and craft vendors, western shows, bands, amusement rides, contests, games, outdoor adventure zones, barrel racing, bike demonstrations, entertainment, craft beers, local wines, activities for kids and more. Admission is free and parking is $10 for the day or $15 for unlimited parking. For more information, call (760) 789-1311 or visit the Ramona Chamber of Commerce online.

Get out on the water in August and enjoy a Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise with Hornblower Cruises & Events! The excursion is a one-of-a-kind happy hour with a complimentary glass of champagne, passed and stationary hors d'oeuvres and drink specials every Friday and Saturday night all summer long! Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruises run every Friday and Saturday Night from April until October. Boarding starts at 5:30 p.m. and departure is 6 p.m. sharp. The cruise returns back to the dock at 8 p.m. Tickets Looking ahead, save the date for Labor Day weekend and book the popular Labor Day BBQ Brunch Cruise on Sept. 2! Tickets For $5 off regular admission to a Hornblower cruise, click here: Hornblower Coupon

It's full steam ahead for Thomas & Friends Family Day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Come in character — whether it’s a costume, shirt, or pajama — for this Thomas Train Bash! Enjoy a day full of games, crafts, and fun, and music to sing and dance along to by local musicians and music teachers Shirean Williams and Louis Redford. This is a family day celebration not to miss! The museum is open every day except Mondays. Enjoy $1 off adult admission to the museum here.

Paon Wine Bar & Bistro is the new food and wine concept from the North County San Diego owners of Paon Restaurant. Celebrating 10 years in business, Paon has become the “place to go” in Carlsbad Village for special occasions, polished corporate events or simply to indulge in a wonderful meal and glass of wine after work. In addition to the elegant Art Deco dining room and plush cocktail lounge with plenty of seating of its own, the adjacent wine bar has recently been transformed and is another option for hungry visitors as well as loyal regulars of Paon.
Known for his superb California cuisine with French influences, Chef David Gallardo now extends his culinary expertise to a new Bistro-style menu in the current space with its own entrance at 560 Carlsbad Village Drive. The menu will feature seasonal, locally grown, organic produce along with escargot, oysters, charcuterie, prime steaks, duck confit, scallops and other daily specials for a refreshing selection of slightly lighter plates that pair perfectly with the world class wines Paon is famous for.
With 650+ wines on the award-winning list and 30+ wines by the glass being served, guests will have plenty of options in the elegant but comfortable setting, surrounded by racks and racks of wines from around the world. Paon Wine Bar & Bistro

The Oceanside International Film Festival officially returns this August for six days’ worth of independent cinema. The event, which is now entering its ninth annual edition, offers local and international filmmakers the opportunity to screen to a wide audience. The festival kicks off Sunday, Aug. 4 with a special preview event – the OIFF world premiere of “Mrs. Henry presents the LAST WALTZ” and then continues Aug. 7-11. See the full schedule here

The next Dog Beach clean-up hosted by Dog Beach Dog Wash will be  9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Gloves, bags, etc., are provided, plus a Dog Wash discount to those who participate! Stop by Dog Beach Dog Wash to pick up your trash picker, bag and gloves. Together, we can make a difference! Learn more here

Cabrillo National Monument invites visitors to Open Tower Day and Fee Free Day on Sunday, Aug. 25! Cabrillo will be celebrating the 103rd birthday of the National Park Service. There are three days each year when the tower in the Old Point Loma Lighthouse is open to the public. During these days, the tower is open from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tour the tower of the 1800s lighthouse, enjoy Living History interpretations and experience authentic period dress. Cabrillo National Monument

Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at the annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 2-4. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, traditional embroidered clothing, handwoven textiles, and unique collectibles. The festival is free and runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Latin American Festival

Experience knot-tying, arts and crafts activities, and explore a host of amazing historic vessels including tall ships, submarines and fascinating below-deck exhibits during Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Summertime Sailor Days run for a limited time from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.on weekdays now through Labor Day weekend, Monday, Sept. 2. Children can also participate in a special scavenger hunt throughout the Maritime Museum vessel collection to learn about history and choose a special prize from the Gift Shop treasure chest. Boatloads of fun await and best of all, the extra treats are included with general admission ticket purchase. Learn more about Sailor Days here. his world-class venue is open year round from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Enjoy $2 off regular admission here.

Get out on the water with Aqua Adventures Kayaks & Paddleboards this summer! Aqua Adventures enjoys a dockside location right on Mission Bay in sunny San Diego! Rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks (single, tandem, sea, outrigger, surf ski), hydro bikes (single and tandem), and canopied Duffy boats. Rent for 90 minutes or more. Just choose your excursion, hop on and go! Glide next to Mission Bay's inlets and isles, taking in fresh air, while spotting seal lions, dolphins and sea birds. The outfitter also offers lessons, SUP yoga on Saturday mornings and popular Paddling With Your Pup clinics — doggie life jackets provided. Make sure to visit the retail shop, carrying top water sports gear. Enjoy $2 off rentals here

Enjoy live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at the Coronado Ferry Landing! The seaside shopping village features beautiful boutiques, fine restaurants and casual eateries, grassy lawns for picnics and even a small beach area to get your toes wet. Catch the daily ferry or with complimentary parking, travel by car to this lovely bayside district, a perfect way to spend the day! Coronado Ferry Landing 

Dive into Friday Night Splash events at The Wave Waterpark in August! The park will be open for some extra Wave fun 4-8 p.m. Aug. 2, and Aug. 16.  Admission tickets are $9.95 per person (or a $3 upgrade with the same day regular park admission ticket), and there will be a discount on food. You may also book a birthday party at a discounted rate. Season Pass holders are invited FREE! For more information, call (760) 940-9283 or visit The Wave Waterpark online

Are you ready for a perfect summer day on San Diego Bay? Chula Vista HarborFest returns from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 with FREE live music, a pet parade, water activities from fishing to kayaking, classic car expo, kid’s activities, the popular Tacos & Spirits Revolution, yoga and SO much more! This annual free family festival, brought to you by the City of Chula Vista and presented by the Port of San Diego, will be held at Bayside Park, 999 Bayside Parkway in Chula Vista. Learn more here

Take advantage of #TransitTuesday this summer! MTS and Lyft have partnered  to offer 500 riders discount codes on their first-mile and last-mile solutions from select transit centers every Tuesday between June 4 - Aug. 27. Learn more here

Kick off your summer weekends in style every Friday evening at Balboa Park’s hottest after-hours event, Food Truck Fridays! Running Fridays May 31-Sept. 27, visitors of all ages can enjoy live entertainment by talented local performers while eating gourmet dishes from a rotating selection of food trucks parked on the Plaza de Panama and El Prado walkway. Several balboa Park museums open until 7 or 8 p.m. Fridays include:
• Fleet Science Center 
• Spanish Village Art Center
• San Diego Natural History Museum 
• Japanese Friendship Garden
• San Diego History Center 
• San Diego Museum of Art
For a list of special exhibitions, events and evening hours happening across the Park all summer long, click here

Enjoy the magnificent sound of the 104-year-old Spreckels Organ, the world's largest outdoor instrument, at the free and popular International Summer Organ Festival. Held at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, this is a San Diego tradition not to be missed. Concerts are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, through Aug. 26.  The finale — featuring Silent Movie Night — is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. It’s the most popular concert of the festival, drawing audiences of all ages into the thousands, and it’s in great hands with organist Clark Wilson who has been called a “master of silent film, and showman of the first order.” Joining together with the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the San Diego & Arizona Railway, which was built by John D. Spreckels and completed in 1919, Silent Movie Night will feature "Chasing Choo Chaos," which was filmed along the San Diego & Arizona Railway in San Diego’s back country. Also enjoy free year-round Sunday concerts at 2 p.m. Spreckels Organ Society

Celebrate the circle of life together Aug. 2–3 as the Japanese Friendship Garden and Buddhist Temple of San Diego host the annual Bon Odori Festival. For two days, enjoy a variety of merchants, engage in family friendly activities, treat yourselves to Japanese festival foods, a beer garden, a tea and dessert garden, and experience cultural performances throughout each day! Each day will also be highlighted with a special evening programming where attendees will be able to participate in common Bon Odori customs. Bon Odori Festival Learn more about the Japanese Friendship Garden here

Enjoy flavorful Mexican fare around San Diego County at Diane Powers’ collection of colorful restaurants. At Bazaar del Mundo Shops, a beautiful entry to San Diego’s Old Town community, experience sun-splashed days and chile-inspired nights at Casa Guadalajara. The venue is famous for sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and birdbath margaritas. In North County’s Carlsbad, Casa de Bandini welcomes guests onto its lush patio or inside its vibrant dining room. Enjoy award-winning seafood dishes, traditional combination plates, creative and healthy Mexican salads, and much more. At Casa Sol y Mar east of Del Mar, homemade dressings, salsas and sauces are prepared daily, along with hot corn and flour tortillas made by hand, right in view of delighted patrons. And in East County’s La Mesa, life is always a fiesta at Casa de Pico, which echoes the vibrancy of Old Mexico with its splashing fountains, beautiful patios, strolling mariachis and festive décor. Savor these San Diego favorites, open daily. At Casa de Pico, enjoy $5 off your $25 bill or $10 off your $40 bill here

Visitors to Belmont Park are in for new summer treats! The iconic beachfront amusement park in Mission Beach celebrates two new rides. For thrill-seeking guests, the new space-themed adrenaline drop ride called Zero Gravity features a circular gondola that rises, twists and drops for a true "Zero Gravity" thrill. The other new ride pays homage to the Sweet Shoppe’s 20th anniversary in 2019 with a new ice cream themed Tilt-A-Whirl. Guests can enjoy whirls and twirls while spinning inside ice cream cone-themed pods. There's no place like Belmont Park for thrilling events! For $5 off an Unlimited Ride Wristband, click here: Belmont Park Coupon

Moonlight Stage Productions shines the spotlight on  the beloved revival of “West Side Story,” (Aug. 14-31, 2019) about two star-crossed lovers caught in the middle of warring New York City street gangs in the 1950s. The Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim score features such classics as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and the ethereal “Somewhere.” Tickets

Have a bucket of fun while sifting for shiny gemstones at the world-renowned Pala Gem Mining District. The area in the hills of North San Diego County is home to several mines, where modern-day “prospectors” hunt for pink tourmalines (and other colors), lilac-violet kunzites, peachy-pink morganites and many more brilliant beauties. Guests can dig in at either Oceanview Mine or Pala Chief Mine, open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. All tools are provided at the Oceanview Mine, which is suitable for all ages, while the Pala Chief Mine offers a more rugged, bring-your-own materials experience. Also consider a weekend stay at The Miner’s Inn, an on-site cabin featuring spectacular views of the Pala Valley and nearby Tourmaline Queen Mountain. Reserve online and see why this adventure rocks! Oceanview Mines

Unwind, create, play and learn at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, an exceptional recreational, educational and cultural arts facility, open to all, and made possible by a generous gift by the late philanthropist Joan Kroc. Located near the vibrant neighborhoods of East San Diego, La Mesa and Lemon Grove, this nurturing and inspiring gathering place teems with activities year-round. Visitors can drop in on dozens of exercises classes from cycling to yoga, work out on treadmills, bikes and stair climbers, splash about or swim laps in two sparkling outdoor pools, enjoy ice hockey and figure skating in a cool ice arena, take music and dance classes, learn martial arts, and reach new heights on a rock wall. Kids also love co-ed youth basketball, soccer, flag football leagues, junior theatre, and an array of amazing summer camps. The center also offers Sunday worship services, and theatre and event rentals. Enjoy 50 Percent Off a Day Pass at The Salvation Army Kroc Center  here

Unleash your inner artist at the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. Enjoy free “Do-It-Yourself” arts and crafts activities in a variety of media and art projects on Food Truck Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27. A variety of studios will be open during the event. Enjoy a free gift at Spanish Village Art Center here.

Discover immense talent and exceptional stage productions in the intimate setting of North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. The Rep’s 37th season concludes with the world premiere of the musical “Another Roll of the Dice," inspired by Broadway’s classic hit “Guys and Dolls." The show has been extended through Aug. 11. For ticket information, call (858) 481-1055 or book online here 

Hit your stride wearing classic, comfortable and stylish footwear from Birkenstock of San Diego. Five area locations sell the iconic German sandal famous for its contoured footbed, deep heel cup and cork base lined in soft suede. The sandals range from the classic Arizona in taupe suede to a large selection of contemporary styles and colors. Always striving to find new, stylishly innovative and comfortable footwear, the stores also carry Merrell, Pikolinos, OluKai, Mephisto, Naot, Keen, Sanita, Arcopedico and Taos brands, as well as the coveted cozy sheepskin UGG boots and slippers. Satisfy your soles and try on a pair today! Be sure to visit their new location in Downtown, Sole Concepts in the Gaslamp Quarter! For summer, check out the Tema, pictured above.The sandal is easy to pack and easy to wear with hook and latch upper and microfiber liner. Get $10 off your purchase of $75 or more here: Birkenstock Coupon

Cool off with a red, white or rosé spritzer at beautiful Milagro Winery, the panoramic 110-acre Ramona winery bottling estate-grown Bordeaux and Italian varietals in an intimate, enchanting setting. Rolling hills and stunning sunsets provide a spectacular backdrop for weddings, private parties and other special events. Check their calendar for live music on select Saturdays! Milagro Winery

Visit Lighthouse Ice Cream, the coolest shop in Ocean Beach! The shop features 39 flavors (both traditional hard scoop and soft serve), plus yummy shakes, malts, sundaes and flurries. In addition to plain, sugar and waffle cones, Lighthouse offers specialty cookie cones and crispy pretzel cones. Not to be missed is the store’s showstopper, the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, especially with bacon! With so many options, guests might be frozen by indecision, but Lighthouse is sure to please the palate. Open at 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Call (619) 222-8600 or visit the shop online

For authentic Mexican cuisine, head to Fiesta de Reyes, a shopping and dining venue where frosty margaritas, tasty tacos and succulent seafood dishes tempt the palate at three diverse restaurants: Casa De Reyes, featuring a garden setting, fire pits and a fiesta with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch; Barra Barra Saloon, a friendly watering hole serving Californio Mex fare and an extensive list of tequilas; and the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, which invites patrons to dine outdoors on the Orchard Terrace or indoors in the more formal Grand Sala while enjoying Mexican favorites, American grill and fresh seafood. At Fiesta de Reyes, mariachi bands and beautiful folklorico dancers entertain visitors every day of the week. The surrounding courtyard also has 19 specialty shops selling everything from Mexican desserts to ghost tours. Fiesta de Reyes

Miss this classic restaurant’s downtown waterfront location? Then enjoy the great taste of Anthony’s at its La Mesa restaurant. An East County oasis and landmark, Anthony’s serves world-class clam chowders, seasonal fresh caught fish, and famous fish and chips with recipes developed by founder Catherine “Mama” Ghio. A La Mesa fixture since 1961, Anthony’s features a bucolic setting on a small private pond with an aquatic décor, a gorgeous patio, a bocce ball court, private cabana, and a dog-friendly dining area. Enjoy lakeside views while exploring an extensive menu that also includes succulent lobster, steaks, chicken, salads and pastas. Guests also love the restaurant’s Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour with great food and drink discounts and a full retail fish market for take-out fare. Anthony’s in La Mesa is perfect for large groups, families of all ages, and even offers three unique private and semi-private event areas. Read more about Anthony's here

Looking for a great family-friendly activity? Step into history and learn about the journey of Mormon Battalion families who left Iowa in 1846, and completed one of the longest infantry marches in American history to San Diego. This fascinating story and much more is the focus of the Mormon Battalion Historical Site in Old Town. You can even pan for gold! Fun, free tours for the whole family are available every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Battalion can be reached at (619) 298-3317. 

Get in the game at City Fun Center, filled with blasts from the past like PAC-MAN and Space Invaders, plus new pulse-pounding pursuits like Time Freak, Laser Frenzy and Laser Tag. Along with driving, video and pinball games, the family-friendly venue also offers Connect 4 Basketball, mini-bowling, two- and four-player air hockey, a cafe and five party rooms (one that even glows in the dark!) City Fun Center is the perfect place for parties, school groups, day camps, civic associations, religious groups, and other organizations with a private room for up to 100 guests. Recapture some memories and make new ones at this exciting attraction for kids of all ages! Enjoy Free Admission with the Purchase of a $10 Game Card Here