The Living Coast Discovery Center, the nonprofit zoo/aquarium on San Diego Bay in Chula Vista, reopens to the public on Friday, July 3! New Hours: The Living Coast will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday only for this initial phase of reopening. The center will also have limited availability for pre-booked, private tours Monday through Thursday. Semi-private “Meet-n-Greet” animal encounters with one of the Living Coast’s animal ambassadors and a keeper are also available for an additional $5/person. It is strongly recommended (although not required) that guests purchase tickets and/or memberships online before their visits to minimize wait times/contact. Coupons and memberships that were still valid on March 15, 2020 will be extended by four months, due to the COVID-19 closure. Enjoy 2-for-1 admission to the center here: Living Coast Discovery Center Coupon

The Legacy International Center, the Christian-themed, 18-acre wonderland in Mission Valley is now open! With a 126-room luxury hotel, Theresa’s Italian Steakhouse, a multi-functional conference center, and immersive exhibits, the Legacy International Center honors Dr. Morris Cerullo’s seven-decade career in ministry. People of all cultures, faiths, and backgrounds are invited to experience this one-of-a-kind resort. Attractions include replicas of Roman catacombs and Jerusalem’s Western Wall, an interactive world globe, and a domed 4-D motion-seat theater. Reservations are also welcome at the Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa. Take advantage of Legacy's opening month BOGO offer where you can buy one admission ticket, and get one free! For more information, visit the Center online or call (888) 534-2299 or (619) 782-9155.

Aqua Adventures Kayaks & Paddleboards thanks everyone for their support during these difficult times! They are happy to announce they are now open for dockside pick-up for single kayak, stand-up paddleboard and hydro-bike rentals. When they reopen full time, you'll again be able to 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! For retail sales, please call/text 760-871-9113. Enjoy $2 off rentals here

Treat yourself and tour this treasure trove that brings childhood memories back to life. Showcasing 13,000 square feet of everything from vintage Levi's to vinyl records, to Mid-century Modern furnishings and exquisite estate jewelry, Sea Hive Marketplace is truly a sight to behold. Since opening its doors in 2017, the store has quickly become a go-to for vintage lovers, who can shop the wares of over 100 dealer spaces all under one roof. Each nook is artfully displayed, inviting customers to take a closer look. The store's knowledgeable team members can also assist with any questions. Contemporary merchandise includes handmade goods such as handbags, throw pillows, natural soaps and even novelty socks. Also don't miss the extensive greeting card collection. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (Open until 4 p.m. July 3, Closed July 4) Sea Hive Marketplace

Casa de Pico is gearing up for a Fourth of July fiesta! Join the La Mesa restaurant over the holiday weekend for delicious celebratory specials, including the Pico Chipotle Burger, Mexican Fiesta Hot Dog and the Patriot Margarita – all your favorite summer classics with a festive twist! Authentic Mexican cuisine and frothy margaritas are again available for patrons seeking in-restaurant dining in addition to take-out orders at all Diane Powers family of restaurants: Casa de Pico in La Mesa Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad, and Casa Guadalajara in San Diego!

Altitude Trampoline Park in Vista is back open for bouncing, flipping, jumping and jamming out! The safety of employees and customers still remains the Park's top priority. Learn more about Altitude's new hours and guidelines here or call (760) 913-1390.

Get hooked on Sportfishing, Whale Watching (in season) and marine science learning adventures at Oceanside SEA Center at Oceanside Harbor! The outfitter offers daily Sportfishing excursions and the chance to catch yellowtail, halibut, calico bass, and much more! Choose from spectacular half-day, 3/4-day and full-day trips. Visitors wanting an offshore fishing or sea-going adventure can book an open-party ticket or private charter, will find that the OSC has the boats, experience and staff to accommodate them. Private charters can be arranged for any size group. Fishing gear is also available for rent while licenses, tackle, plus live and frozen bait are available for purchase. Reel in some fun and get out on the water today! Book easily online here or call (760) 450-0403.

First Friday ARTS DISTRICT has gone digital! Check out the amazing line up of talented arts and culture groups who will be sharing their craft with you at Virtual First Friday ARTS DISTRICT from 5-9 p.m. July 3! This is San Diego's most unique, fun and authentic event to find locally made art and gifts. Check in often to see upcoming highlights and updates for the July event here

The venerable Veterans Museum at Balboa Park reopens on July 3. Visitors may once again enjoy the Museum’s unique collections of memorabilia and artwork, dating from the Civil War to the present. This is the place to see and hear history! Face masks for guests and staff will be required and the number of guests within exhibit halls will be limited. The inspiring Veterans Museum at Balboa Park is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Enjoy 2-for-1 on regular admission here: Veterans Museum Coupon

San Diego Parasailing Adventures in Mission Beach welcomes all of you back for an experience of a lifetime! Reservations are available online NOW!! Soar over San Diego and enjoy high-flying fun for the whole family with Experience two-tours in one: a thrilling offshore powerboat ride, and an amazing Parasailing Sky-Tour! San Diego Parasailing Adventures offers “winch-direct” parasailing, allowing passengers (up to three at a time!) to take off and land from on board the boat. A top San Diego attraction since 1989, this adventure of a lifetime is located in Mission Bay near Sea World. Ask about their new 800-foot SkyRider Flight and GoPro Video/Photo Package. San Diego Parasail Adventures Coupon

Climb aboard the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, set to reopen July 4! Looking forward, hop aboard an exciting summer of Virtual Model Railroading Camp in three-day sessions starting June 16-18; June 23-25; June 30, July 1-2; July 7-9; July 14-16; July 21-23 and ending July 28-30. Campers will create a small model railroad layout. Educators will introduce the various steps in creating a model railroad, as campers paint, plaster, lay track and construct a mini-town, complete with buildings, trees, trains and people! Most materials are included in the cost. For San Diego residents, a designated pick-up time for supplies will be provided. For all others, supplies will be mailed to you prior to the start of camp. Campers will also receive two complimentary museum passes to use at a future time! To register, please call either Eddie Vega, Summer Camp Program Manager at 619-770-8491 or Julia McMeans, Director of Education at 858-500-2523. 2020 Summer Camp Schedule The museum is open every day except Mondays. Enjoy $1 off adult admission to the museum here.

Plunge San Diego in Mission Beach has officially reopened. Prior to visiting the facility please visit the Plunge's website to fill out the waiver and review their Standards for Health, Safety and Cleanliness in response to Covid-19. Swim in a sunlit paradise and enjoy the dining deck attached to the pool’s renovated Beach House Restaurant.  Visit Plunge San Diego online or call (858) 780-4989. Buy One Day Pass and Get a Free Day Pass during Recreational Swim here

Tour end enjoy San Diego’s Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, which has has reopened for in-person dining, shopping, and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Guests of the venerated hometown favorite destination can expect enhanced safety features including more spacious outdoor seating in the Casa de Reyes restaurant, disposable menus, retrained safety-conscious staff, plexiglass shields at pay stations in the shops, directional signage to help maintain safe distancing for guests, hand-sanitizer stations throughout the plaza. Live entertainment will once again grace the Fiesta de Reyes stage to serenade diners, shoppers and visitors with some of the same favorite entertainers as before the shutdown. An updated entertainment schedule can be found on the Fiesta de Reyes website here

The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town has reopened! Guests may again book a reservation  at this charming, restored 10-room inn, located in Old Town State Historic Park. The building harkens back to 1829, when it was a one-story adobe structure called Casa de Bandini. Four decades later, a wooden second story was added, along with a distinctive wraparound porch, and the Casa became The Cosmopolitan Hotel. A recent multi-million dollar renovation has returned the building to its Victorian aesthetic, with no TVs and rooms filled with antiques or replicas of days gone by. Note: The Cosmopolitan Restaurant will remain closed until further notice. Call (619) 297-1874 or visit Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant online.

Wine country is calling! Enjoy panoramic vineyard views from Fazeli Cellars Winery in Temecula, now open again for dining on the outdoor patio! For the health and safety of everyone, the winery's new guidelines include:
 • Masks are required for entry, and need to be worn while on the property if not seated. 
• All dining will be on outdoor patios in open air spaces for maximum safety.⁣
• There will be no wine tasting or flights at this time. Members may participate in their member benefit glasses with their dining experience. Limit 4 members glasses may be redeemed per visit.⁣
Fazeli Cellars Winery is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.daily. Enjoy $10 Off a Bottle of Wine here

Callaway Vineyard & Winery thanks everyone for their continued support! The winery's Meritage Restaurant is offering alfresco dining Wednesday through Sunday. Hours: Friday and Saturday Noon-8 p.m. and Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday noon-5 p.m. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines all tables will be 6 feet apart and the winery asks that all guests remain with their party. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. The winery gift shop will also be open for bottle purchases and wine club pickups Wednesday through Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Any bottles of wine that are not purchased with a meal at the restaurant. cannot be opened and consumed on our property. The San Diego tasting room in the Gaslamp District is temporarily closed. When the San Diego location reopens for wine-tasting, Enjoy a Two-For-One Wine Tasting here. Also buy wine online here

Hornblower Cruises & Events San Diego is thrilled to welcome you back on the water! They have updated their SafeCruise program and boarding procedures so that you can focus on enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking views. Guests may again cruise next to 50 storied landmarks covering over 13 miles on the Big Bay, passing by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, among many others. See delightful marine animals and majestic sea birds. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture all the sights in photos and video. For $5 off regular admission to a Hornblower cruise, click here: Hornblower Coupon

Shop and save on luxurious all Yves Delorme at Everett Stunz from July 10-25. Enjoy up to 30 percent off, exclusively in store. Also save up 20 percent on Duxiana beds and Savvy Rest Organic Latex Mattresses. Everett Stunz in La Jolla is a purveyor of luxury mattresses, bed linens, down comforters and pillows, as well as towels and bath accessories. The La Jolla shop is San Diego County’s sole supplier of the revolutionary Swedish Duxiana bed, engineered to soothe back pain and discomfort. Stop in today and start sleeping better tonight! Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. Reach Everett Stunz by calling (858) 439-3305 or visit Everett Stunz online

Wheel Fun Rentals locations have reopened with enhanced safety measures, and mask are now required to rent a bike per state law. Get rolling and see the sights with family or out-of-town guests! Wheel Fun Rentals has multiple San Diego County locations providing the ultimate experience in outdoor fun. Offering everything from traditional cruiser bikes to carriage-like Surreys, Deuce Coupes and tandem cycles, you won't find a larger variety of recreational rental equipment anywhere! With locations at the Oceanside Pier and many in San Diego, including along the Embarcadero and on Coronado Island, Wheel Fun Rentals has your ride covered! Enjoy $5 off any bike rental here

Satisfy your ice cream dreams at Lighthouse Ice Cream, the coolest shop in Ocean Beach! The shop has limited hours for now: Noon - 7 p.m. daily. Also, to-go orders will be offered from the front door; no one will be allowed inside the shop except employees. The Newport Avenue's store 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. Call (619) 222-8600 or visit the shop online

Stroll, shop and savor Seaport Village, San Diego's stunningly beautiful waterfront shopping and dining destination. Check out Seaport's Virtual Village, with fun and creative ways to stay connected, including the most up-to-date information on which retailers are now open for in-store shopping and/or online shopping. Also enjoy Seaport Sessions, SeaportStreams, Seaport Stories and Virtual Family Days! Virtual Village

Kobey’s Swap Meet has reopened! Shop for bargains each weekend from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Face masks or coverings are required and social distancing rules will be enforced. Other health and safety precautions include vendor booths spaced apart to meet the requirements of physical distancing. Kobeys Staff will also be located throughout the market equipped with hand sanitizer for customer use. Kobey's Swap Meet

The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park has reopened to the public. Please purchase your admission online here before visiting. On July 7 and July 11, Tanabata returns to the JFG! Make your own tanzaku and help decorate JFG to celebrate the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Tanzaku is where people write their wish on a piece of paper and hang it on bamboo in hopes of having the wish granted. Learn more here

The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad presents discussions, musical storytimes and concerts titled "MoMM@Home" like lyrical storytelling of cellist/singer-songwriter Shana Tucker (pictured above) on July 24. The museum encourages visitors of all ages, backgrounds and musical experience levels to enjoy MoMM@Home with friends, families and other guests. Donate here to help the museum share the power of music, especially during these uncertain times.

In lieu of canceled performances, tune in to "Theatre Conversations" hosted by North Coast Repertory Theatre via its YouTube channel here. There are one or two performances weekly, with artists like Richard Dreyfuss, Omri Schein, the cast of “The Homecoming,” Yvette Freeman, and more. As a not-for-profit theatre, North Coast Rep relies on your support. A generous benefactor has offered NC Rep a challenge: raise as much money as possible between now and July 30. To help the theatre succeed, the benefactor has offered to match every donation received - dollar for dollar - up to $100,000! Donate here

Milagro Winery, the panoramic 110-acre Ramona winery bottling estate-grown Bordeaux and Italian varietals in an intimate, enchanting setting, has reopened! Milagro has done a deep clean of its tasting room and will continuously sanitize throughout your visit. Please wear your mask at all times. You will be able to remove your mask while you are seated at your table. Tasting room hours are noon-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Saturday, July 4. At this time Milagro is requiring reservations online here. Please email melissa@milagrowinery.com with any questions. Milagro Winery

Riviera Oaks Resort & Racquet Club nestled outside of Ramona has reopened. This beautiful, family-friendly resort with 16 tennis courts (pros, lessons, clinics and membership), a Day Spa, fitness center, pools, jacuzzis and nearby golf and hiking trails, sits at the base of the mountains but is still only 30 minutes from San Diego. The modern accommodations are furnished condos, each with a kitchen, living room, patio and fireplace. The resort takes pride in providing exceptional vacation experiences to everyone. Teams are available to answer any questions. Call (800) 438-2929 for reservations. Learn more about the resort here

Save Our Heritage Organisation, or SOHO, has opened its newest online exhibit, “The Marston Legacy." The exhibit centers on the forward-thinking and lasting contributions of one of the region's leading families: George and Anna Marston and their children, and grandchildren. The impact of this socially and politically engaged family resonates to this day with fellow citizens concerned about the future of historic Balboa Park and other significant public landmarks, schools and universities, social and economic opportunities, immigration, and preserving what's historically authentic about San Diego. Learn more here

The Oceanside Morning Farmers Market has reopened as a no-touch market. Operating as an essential service under the County of San Diego's public health order, the socially distanced farmers market offers the community an outdoor and cart-free alternative to traditional grocery shopping in Downtown Oceanside. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, MainStreet Oceanside's Farmers Market is now operating in three expanded sections from Ditmar Street to Tremont Street on Pier View Way, with two sections on the east side of North Coast Highway and one section on the west side of Coast Highway. Vendors are required to wear masks and gloves, and customers are required to wear a face covering to enter. Support your local farmers and food vendors while getting your shopping done outdoors!

Watch masterpieces in the making at Balboa Park's Spanish Village Art Center, planning to reopen Aug. 1. Stroll through historic working studios featuring over 200 local artists of all different mediums. Enjoy free admission and a priceless experience. Spanish Village Art Center.

San Diego’s award-winning play and party arena for children, FUNBelievable Play, looks forward to again welcoming all fun-seekers in person! In the meantime, sign up here for FUNBelievable's mailing list for new activities sent every day straight to your inbox. Call (619) 456-2474 or visit FUNBelievable for updates. For $2 off adventure play, click here: FUNbelievable Coupon

Satisfy your South-of-the-Border cravings at Marieta's, a Mexican favorite that customers have loved for generations. The family-owned restaurant is known for its authentic cuisine prepared with quality ingredients, sauces and dressings. Of Marieta's three locations, Apline is open for dine-in service. The others (La Mesa, Santee) are open for pickup/to go orders (La Mesa and Santee noon.-7 p.m. daily, including delicious margaritas, course! All offer tacos, burritos and tostadas as well as many delicious combination platters (served with rice and beans). Popular menu choices include sizzling fajitas (beef, chicken, shrimp and combination), Enchilada Suizas (with homemade green sauce and sour cream) and Pollo Sonora. Best of all, Marieta's is offering 15 percent off your entire bill while the quarantine is in place. Marieta's

Treat yourself to a sweet treat at Girard Gourmet, La Jolla’s premier European restaurant and bakery, and top caterer. Girard Gourmet, owned by Diana and François Goedhuys, pride themselves in using locally and organically grown ingredients. Choose from bakery items, sandwiches, salads, hot specialty plates and sides. They also specialize in cocktail parties, bridal and wedding showers, dinner parties, high tea, fundraisers, birthdays and anniversaries and so much more. Open for dine-in, walk-in and phone orders to take out and delivery via Postmates from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call (858) 454-3325 or visit Girard Gourmet online.

Get away with the family this summer in Ramona, home to rolling hills and wide-open spaces to hike and explore diverse beauty. The Ramona Chamber of Commerce can offer ideas on other pleasurable pursuits, like wine-tasting, horseback riding and golf. Also don't miss the tour of the local helicopter museum, or the chance to stroll along Main Street, teeming with hometown restaurants, art galleries and antique shops. Ramona's summer events include the Ramona Country Fair in August and the Ramona American Graffiti Cruise on Thursday nights through mid-September. Also don't miss the Ramona Junior Fair coming up July 25 - Aug. 1. Read all about it here Ramona Chamber of Commerce

The San Diego Museum of Man can't wait to reopen! Kids will love exploring the world of monsters and animals this summer at the San Diego Museum of Man in beautiful Balboa Park. The exhibit “Monsters!” looks at everything from legendary unicorns to Godzilla. Visitors may make monsters of their own on a giant magnet wall, stage a play with strange creatures, and explore monster habitats, including caves, the sea and yes, the one under the bed. In “Adventure Kids in Egypt,” kids will learn what it is like to be an archaeologist and work together to discover the connections we have with the ancient Egyptians. They will also enjoy the museum’s exhibit, “Living With Animals,” which takes a closer look at how we live with pets and pests, and how animals sometimes end up on dinner plates. Continue to visit the museum's website for reopening information and additional information regarding group tours, workshops and exhibits. Learn more about the San Diego Museum of Man online or email education@museumofman.org. Donate or become a museum member here.