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Outlet Malls and Shopping Centers
"Located inside Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art is one of the most popular indoor attractions in San Diego and plays host to a large collection of artwork. For those who enjoy viewing masterpieces created by European, American and Asian artists, the museum offers a broad selection of pieces including work from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as some from today’s most recognizable artists. The San Diego Museum of Art is the oldest and largest art museum in the region and welcomes guests from all over the world throughout the year."
"This beautiful museum began in what was once the 1916 Mission-style home of Ellen Browning Scripps, noted San Diego philanthropist. (The Institute of Oceanography and the breathtaking oceanside park are named for Mrs. Scripps.) Expansion to the original building was completed in the mid-1990s. The museum houses an impressive collection of post-1950s contemporary art from famed California artists as well as works by Warhol, Cornell and Stella."
"Don’t settle for anything less than the best produce statewide, at the State Street Farmers Market. Frequented by natives and tourists alike, this diverse series of stands maintained by local vendors offers a wide variety of homemade goods, from fruits and vegetables to pastries and jewelry. Ranked fourth of all farmers markets within San Diego County, it is open every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm during the summer."
"Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market is a weekly Wednesday farmers’ market that offers fresh organic produce, flowers, handmade arts and crafts, locally prepared hot and cold food, and plants. Farmers’ market allows consumers to buy directly from farmers and helps to support the many small farming operations in the area. Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market also free concerts performed by local musicians."
"The legacy of Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market started in 1994 when a group of local and regional farmers, crafters and food purveyors set up shop in the parking lot on Roosevelt Street. Jumping to today, stalls of organic produce, locally-prepared goods, handmade crafts, and live entertainment now fill the streets of downtown Carlsbad every Wednesday."
"The name says it all at this spot, where mala, the addictive tingling, numbing sensation achieved by the combination of chilis and Sichuan peppercorns, permeates the menu. You’ll find a dizzying array of dishes—ma po tofu, a traditional Sichuan dish, is wonderful, and preserved chili dishes will more than satisfy the most blasé chiliheads, and even simple vegetables like stir-fried long beans will have your palate popping. There’s usually a handwritten list of specials near the door that you’ll want to check out as well.How to order: Order online, in person or call 858-278-1818 for takeout, or delivery via Chowbus."
"Spicy City is a place where you can order extremely spicy food with a good amount of green vegetables. You don’t have to feel bad if you don’t have time to visit because you can also order your favourite spicy dishes online. They have over 100 different food items to choose from, including rice noodles, chillies, casseroles, hot pots, sizzlers and soups."
"Located on Sims Road in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, El Jardin Cantina is the place to go for a fiesta-style meal and the very best in down-home Mexican hospitality."
"A mainstay on State Street in Carlsbad, with a second location on Coast Highway just a few miles away in Oceanside, Don’s has been a big favorite of locals for decades. On any sunny morning, the umbrellas pop open and the sidewalk tables fill up with folks looking forward to having their eggs & bacon, machaca, or stuffed french toast while watching neighbors walk by with their kids on their way to dance class or walking their dogs to the beach. The weekend crowd always waits patiently because every morsel from this kitchen is worth it."
"Why go: If you like the feel of a mid-sized resort with a full-service spa, gorgeous landscaping, and good food, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is for you. It has a hacienda-style which means buildings are no more than two stories tall, and the 210 rooms are scattered throughout the property (though not far from each other). It’s a good place to unwind because it’s very quiet."
"Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an upscale hacienda-style resort near La Jolla set on 10 acres of lush landscape. Throughout the property, guests are treated to courtyards, meandering garden paths, and outdoor fireplaces. The expansive and scheduled grounds are home to 210 casually elegant guest rooms and suites."
"This Spanish-style luxury resort sits close to the ocean in La Jolla, across from the San Diego UC campus. The accommodations are in low-rise buildings, and some have private balconies and patios. All are beautifully designed with luxurious finishes and amenities."