Join the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation for a members-only Park-After-Dark experience! Set for 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, the Moon Walk offers a unique opportunity for members to explore the monument under a full moon. Free for foundation members. Visit CNMF for more information or to become a member. During regular visits to Cabrillo National Monument, enjoy 10 percent off your entire purchase at the Cabrillo National Monument Visitor's Center here

Hob Nob Hill, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2019, invites you to stop in and check out the restaurant's new menu, including tasty avocado toast as well as a delicious breakfast burrito and breakfast quesadilla. A San Diego landmark serving classic American cuisine since 1944, Hob Nob Hill serves coffee cake like your grandmother made, omelettes and fresh-baked pastries, bacon waffles, fresh-roasted turkey dinner, potato skins, patty melts, slow-roasted prime rib served Thursday-Sunday, chicken and dumplings and more that keep San Diegans coming back. Enjoy breakfast served all day, as well as bottomless mimosas (limit of six) and daily specials. Find this hearty slice of Americana at the corner of First and Juniper, in the beautiful Bankers Hill neighborhood.  Hob Nob Hill

Feast on fabulous fare at the annual Taste of Oceanside, Oct. 5, presented by MainStreet Oceanside!  Enjoy local handcrafted cuisine and, optionally, beverages by the restaurants, brewers and wineries that have made Oceanside one of the leading foodie destinations in North County San Diego. Taste of Oceanside Learn more about MainStreet Oceanside here

Commemorate Dia de los Muertos, the beloved annual event in Old Town San Diego set for Nov. 1-3, including a candlelight procession on Nov. 2. Activities will be held all around Old Town including at Fiesta de Reyes and at Bazaar del Mundo Shops and will feature live music, food, drinks, face painting, artisan shows and sugar skull workshops. Tour museums and shops featuring dramatic and festive Day of the Dead altars. Dia de los Muertos is considered to be one of the most important holidays of the year by many in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Families traditionally come together to pray and remember loved ones who have passed away. For more information, contact the Old Town Chamber of Commerce at (619) 291-4903 or visit the Chamber online

Join Seaport Village for Seaport Sessions from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday for a weekly speaker series and mixer that takes place right in the Seaport Village Lighthouse District. Part lecture series, part roundtable, these casual sessions spark meaningful discussions about current affairs, innovation, arts & culture, history and the sea. Each talk will be followed by a free concert and mixer with food and beverage offerings! This month's lineup Also don't miss Studio by the Bay Family Days from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19. Featuring art-making with two artists-in-residence, Kurosh Yahyai and Jose Venegas, stop by the colorful waterfront studio and enjoy free monthly workshops and play-based experiences for children and families. Learn more about Seaport Village here

Gather with fellow connoisseurs and savor new tastes from around the world as a member of the Paon Wine Club. Membership benefits include two exceptional bottles of wine, matched to your unique tastes, plus a wine-tasting party with fellow wine lovers each month as well as special discounts on purchases and events. Wine dinners that both educate and satiate are announced first to club members, as are all food and wine events at Paon. Uncork a new experience for $100 per month by joining today. A wine club membership also makes for the perfect gift! Both Paon Restaurant and Paon Wine Bar & Bistro are open daily in the heart of Carlsbad Village. You’re invited to join them for a special Halloween wine-tasting party and costume contest 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Email info@paoncarlsbad.com to RSVP and for more information on Paon Wine Club Membership. Learn more about Paon Restaurant and Paon Wine Bar & Bistro here

Take note of the rhythmic roster of events at the Museum of Making Music in October!
• Oct. 5: Jacob Szekely Trio, performing "rock chamber jazz," which incorporates the richness of improvisation, the structure of classical music, and the edginess of rock.
• Oct. 12: Sultans of String, blending their fiery violin dances with kinetic guitar and funky bass lines 
• Oct. 8: Exhibition Preview: "Music from the Sound Up" - Members-only event to celebrate the opening of the museum's newest exhibition with wine, light bites, music, and more!
• Oct. 25: Ronnie Baker Brooks (pictured) — the son of blues legend Lonnie Brooks presents an evening soul-inspired Chicago blues
The museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays year-round. For $1 off regular admission, click here: Museum of Making Music Coupon

Imagine waking up in the morning to a beautiful view of San Diego Bay from your balcony and being within walking distance to downtown San Diego’s attractions, restaurants and shops. Stay San Diego has dozens of beautifully designed, fully-furnished properties for corporate, extended stays and vacation rentals. Choose from luxury condos with swimming pool and downtown views to urban retreats with access to the Trolley — or both! Let knowledgeable professionals help you with sales, leasing or property management. Stay San Diego is located in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Stay San Diego

Live the life of a sailor on the high seas by spending the night aboard the USS Midway Museum in this fun-filled Halloween-themed "Snooze Crewz: Trick-or-Treat" Family Overnight Adventure! This once-in-a-lifetime adventure from 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26-8:30 a.m. Oct. 27 includes:
• Dress in costume and enjoy candy and treats during a behind-the-scenes tour stops areas not available to the general public
• Learn the history of the USS Midway – at one time she was the largest warship in the world
• Sleep in the authentic Enlisted Berthing area that served the sailors when the USS Midway was deployed
Tickets and Information On regular visits, receive one FREE youth pass (ages 6-12) with purchase of one paid adult admission here.

Sail away with exciting offerings on Hornblower Cruises & Events in October!
• Bring Fido Aboard the 10th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on Hornblower! The cruise set for Sunday, Oct. 20, is just like Hornblower’s weekly Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise, and this time, your “fur child” is welcome aboard. You will enjoy the same delicious and bountiful buffet with unlimited champagne and desserts, plus Fido gets a pet buffet to choose from along with a dog area set up on the sun deck of the yacht. Tickets
Also don't miss:
• Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise — 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 through Oct. 26. Check out more details here
For $5 off regular admission to a Hornblower cruise, click here: Hornblower Coupon

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, San Diego County residents, workers and visitors can ride MTS and NCTD fixed-route buses, Trolley, SPRINTER and the COASTER for FREE. Yep, totally free. Change up your commute and choose transit. Whether you're looking to leave the bumper-to-bumper behind, or want to make a tangible impact on our environment, Free Ride Day is the perfect time to change the way you move. No fare required, just hop onboard. RSVP on Facebook, or at here to get event reminders, trip planning info and more.Visit NCTD online

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

Spend a day on the links during the San Diego Port Tenants Association’s 27th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 25 at Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego. Registration/silent auction, raffle open at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Each golfer will receive a welcome bag full of special gifts, and a delicious meal. Awards dinner reception to follow with an opportunity to network and bid on silent auction items! Call (619) 246-1942 or visit the San Diego Port Tenants Association online

Check out ARTrageous at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station in October:
• Explore San Diego’s biggest FREE monthly art event the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Meet working artists, enjoy dance, theater and music performances, visit museums and galleries and explore the growing District. On Oct. 4, watch hands-on woodworking, leather and weaving demos; discover the art in archaeology and prehistoric artifact analysis; immerse yourself in multidimensional dance; watch live painting demos, and enjoy special art sales!. Friday Night Liberty
• Without Walls Festival: La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Festival set for Oct. 17-20 is an exhilarating weekend of immersive and site-inspired theatre, dance, music and family-friendly works, taking place at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. Tickets free to $20. Without Walls Festival
• Halloween at the Station: All ages are encouraged to come decked out in their most elaborate costumes from noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. The daytime festivities will include trick-or-treating throughout the district, music, live entertainment, and other spooky surprises.

Marvel over out-of-this-world oral care at The Super Dentists, fighting cavities and conquering crooked teeth for over 20 years in San Diego County. To make brushing teeth fun, the practice has introduced The Super Toothbrush! The toothbrush includes:
• Magic AR sticker. The Tooth Keri teaches your kids how to brush.
• 2-minute tooth brushing song (the exact amount of time they should brush).
• Four super hero characters to choose from or get them all!
Enjoy the New Patient Special Offer at The Super Dentists here

The establishment of the Theosophical Society in Point Loma marks an important period in San Diego’s art history and cultural development, as it fostered a developing art community in its earliest stages. Now, the San Diego History Center presents "The Path of the Mystic: Art and Theosophy at Lomaland,"  a new exhibit featuring a selection of artworks, objects, photographs and archival documents from the Center’s collections that bring to light the remarkable legacy of art and cultural production at Lomaland. The exhibit runs from Oct. 18, 2019-April 19, 2020. San Diego History Center

Feast your eyes on the 1,000-plus gems and jewelry pieces on display at the Carlsbad campus of GIA (Gemological Institute of America). The free-to-the-public open house, on Friday, Oct. 11, offers guests the chance to explore museum exhibits, classroom demonstrations, and learn about both rare and popular gemstones. GIA’s museum exhibit includes "Jewels of Hollywood," a display of jewelry owned by some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, including Shirley Temple, Clark Gable, and Madonna, and "Eyes of Brazil," a 16-piece arrangement of the cross-sections of a massive agate geode. The open house will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 in conjunction with GIA’s annual Jewelry Career Fair, the gem and jewelry industry’s preeminent recruiting event. Learn more about GIA’s open house here.

Kids can let loose while parents relax or play too at this exciting indoor wonderland at Grossmont Center in La Mesa. The Playground's brand new indoor jumper pillow, inflatable climbing sets, motorized toy cars, ball pits, plastic slides, mini-trampolines, foam blocks, basketball hoop, table games, puzzles, and other kid-friendly activities provide never-ending fun. Little ones who want to romp around at their own pace enjoy a separate toddler area. Grown-ups can also get in on the action, or watch from comfortable couches placed throughout the facility. Open daily year-round, The Playground is the perfect place for birthday parties, with packages catering to all needs and budgets. Enjoy $2 Off Admission here

The first week of Fall Camp starts Oct. 7 at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center! Kids will get to do a mix of indoor & outdoor activities that are sure to feed their sense of adventure & imagination! ⁣ Sign up here 
Enjoy 50 Percent Off a Day Pass at The Salvation Army Kroc Center  here

Spend time at Village Faire, filled with 35+ shops, restaurants and services, and only steps from the beach in Carlsbad!
• Celebrate Oktoberfest and the musical stylings of Adrienne Nims & May Danisovszky on the accordion in the courtyard from noon.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.
• Join the Friends of New Haven under the stars at Coyote Bar & Grill on Oct. 15 for the 2019 Restoring Hope FUNdraiser. New Haven helps at risk youth all over Southern California. Learn more here
• Donate and shop at the "Carlsbad Cares & Shares" fundraiser from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Donate brand new socks for all age groups, brand new beanie hats and new washcloths, brand new toys for children, gifts bags containing sundry items for women living in transition homes, and boxes of individual packages of mac ‘n’ cheese and oatmeal. Learn more here Village Faire

North Coast Repertory Theatre stages one of the late Neil Simon’s most endearing plays — "The Sunshine Boys" — that showcases Simon's brilliant ear for sidesplitting dialogue and his sharp eye for physical comedy. Yet, beneath the raucous laughter are two vulnerable people struggling to make sense of their lives. This beloved comedy runs Oct. 23-Nov. 17.  For ticket information, call (858) 481-1055 or book online here. Learn more about the Rep's 38th season here

It's autumn and that means Prontos Gourmet Market in Carlsbad Village has fall, winter and turkey menus ready to please your palate! Prontos is THE place to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and pick up dinners-to-go in Carlsbad Village. Prontos offers many specials, along with its amazing array of gourmet foods and specialty items like Angus Beef Osso Bucco, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Wild Atlantic Salmon and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Not to be missed is the large pastry case filled with cobblers, cakes, bars and other homemade treats. Dine indoors or out on the sunny patio. The family-owned market also offers catering for everything from business luncheons to elaborate events. Call (760) 434-2644 or visit Prontos online. 

Your one-stop-shop for all printing, mailing and basic marketing needs is at the Ocean Beach Business Center. As a FedEx®, UPS® and USPS® center, you can buy boxes, pack, ship and track just about anything, anywhere in the world as well as rent personal mailboxes for your residence or business. The state-of-the-art equipment and staff expertise allow your creative juices to flow when it comes to creating marketing materials, posters, fliers, brochures, bulk mailers, binding, lamination or even custom design orders. Business center hours are Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat.9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call (619) 222-4876 to discuss your next project. Learn more about the Ocean Beach Business Center here

Have you always wanted to stomp grapes? Grab your chance from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Frangipani Estate Winery on the De Portola Wine Trail in beautiful Temecula Valley. The winery’s Harvest Grape Stomp Party will include Grape Stomping, Cornhole and Bocce Ball tournaments!. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place teams. Enjoy live music, food, and plenty of wine! Members $20 per person/Guests $25 per person. Reservations are required. RSVP by October 10. Call the winery at (951) 699-8845 to join the fun! Frangipani Estate Winery

Planning a family trip to Mexico? During the month of October all children up to 12 years cross FREE at CBX Cross Border Xpress going from Tijuana to San Diego.
• Apply with the purchase of an adult ticket at counters Tijuana Counters.
• Get a free child ticket for every ticket purchased from adult.
• Do not apply with ticket purchased on the Internet or airlines.

 Buy One, Get One Free CBX Single or Round-trip ticket here

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

Brighten your look on cool fall days with Naot Footwear available at Birkenstock of San Diego Stores. Birkenstock's San Diego locations include Encinitas, Coronado, Old Town, Lemon Grove and new store, Sole Concepts, in the Gaslmp Quarter. Birkenstock has been introducing new and innovative footwear to San Diego since 1976. Get $10 off your purchase of $75 or more here: Birkenstock Coupon

Dine al fresco on the patio and picnic area or inside Sangio's Deli, open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fridays until 8 p.m. and Saturdays until 7 p.m.) at Cougar Vineyard & Winery in Temecula. The menu consists of seasonal selections ranging from delicious salads to hand-tossed pizzas packed with an array of complimenting flavors. The deli’s menu pairs wonderfully with Cougar's award-winning wines. The winery presents live music from 5-8 p.m. Fridays and from 2-5 p.m. Sundays. On regular visits, Enjoy a Two-for-One Wine Tasting here

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