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North County: A Day Trip To Carlsbad!
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  • By lmkluque on April 13, 2004
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  • A Landmark in Carlsbad - San Diego
    A Landmark in Carlsbad
    by lmkluque
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    Carlsbad is not only home to Leggoland, it is also the site of a natural mineral water spring that has connections to the Czech Republic! Known as Fraizer's Station, this area was simply a railroad stop until the spring waters proved to have healing properties and the town began to grow. Now it is called Carlsbad and is known to be a lovely seaside resort area. A day trip to Carlsbad, which is about thirty to forty minutes north of downtown San Diego might be turned into an over-night stay if Leggoland is included. For more information, see myCarlsbad Page.

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    North County: Day Trip to Del Mar
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  • Updated By lmkluque on April 13, 2004
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    by lmkluque
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    Del Mar is a twenty - thirty minute drive north of downtown San Diego and it would be a great day trip. There is a nice feel in Del Mar and besides the shops and restaruants on the main street, there is a unique complex offering such diversions as shopping the boutiques or eating at one of the great restaruants, my favorite is Il Fornaio, located at the top level of the Del Mar Plaza. Del Mar Plaza is an interesting setting for shoppers, it is fashioned after a type of Mediterranean hill town, full of rocks, steps and glorious views of the ocean. The beach is surrounded by a more rustic landscape and parts are below jutting cliffs which Grove Park sits at the top of and sometimes parking is a problem. In the summer, the San Diego County Fair is held at the Del Mar Race track and throughout the year there are all kinds of convention type activities, such as the ever popular Orchid Shows. However, just after the SD County Fair closes it's doors, the Del Mar Race Track opens for the best of all sports, horse racing, and at the races, betting is allowed. Good Luck! For more information see my Del Mar Page.

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    North County: Hike up Mt. Palomar
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  • Updated By zrim on January 23, 2003
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  • a different type of travel - San Diego
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    It is a nice morning's activity to drive to the base of Mt. Palomar and then take the short hike (mile or two) up to the summit and poke around the observatory. It is also possible to drive all the way to the top. The observatory used to be the big cheese of world observatories prior to WOrld War II. And it still is an impressive achievement and some scientists still utilize the facilities. It is associated with Cal Tech. However, the observatory while situated in thin air with relatively few nights of cloud cover, is also situated within the umbrella of Los ANgeles' light pollution. Unfortunately, this light pollution makes the observatory a fraction as useful as it would be in a more desolate location.

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    North County: ORFILA WINERY
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  • Updated By lmkluque on April 13, 2004
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  • Daily Wine Tasting and Tours - San Diego
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    While visiting San Diego a day trip to the Rancho Bernardo area might be fun. The main attractions are The Wild Animal Park, Bernardo Winery and Orfila. Orfila is my favorite winery. I come with a friend, taste a few wines and buy a bottle of their fine wine to go with the picnic lunch we brought along. Tours are given throughout the day for those interested. More about this on my Rancho Bernardo Page.

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    North County: Camp on the beach!
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  • By butterfly_girl on February 5, 2005
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  • If you want a little fun and adventure on your trip...trying staying at a campground located on the beach cliffs of beautiful Cardiff by the Sea. This is a great campground within walking distance of restaurants and bars. This is a perfect option if you are low on cash, but still want to stay in a beautiful area. My favorite little breakfast spot, Pipes Cafe is just a few minutes walk away. Have a fire, take a walk along the beach, go out to a bar or restaurant and stumble back into your cozy tent on the ocean. Exit Interstate 5 at Encinitas Blvd., head WEST. Turn LEFT on So. Coast Hwy. Follow the Coast Hwy. south, about 2 miles.

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  • Phone: 760-753-5091
  • Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=662

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    North County: mount palomar;if you like to...
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  • By fabrice on August 24, 2002
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  • mount palomar;if you like to watch stars and galaxies ,they have one of the biggest telescope in the world


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    North County: Del Mar Plaza
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  • Updated By spartan on March 3, 2003
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  • North County - San Diego
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    Is modeled after the ancient hilltown marketplaces of Europe. Shops and dining delicacies are tucked around every corner...Up the stairs & down. There are 3 levels, 4 oceanview restaurants and 34 unique shops to choose from. The Del Mar Plaza is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar (in the coastal city of Del Mar, CA).

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  • Phone: (858) 792-1555
  • Website: http://www.delmarplaza.com

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    North County: Carlsbad Company Stores
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  • Updated By spartan on March 3, 2003
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  • North County - San Diego
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    While many of us think the best selection is in the local mall, it is worth a trip up the coast to see what thousands of North County residents already know but keep to themselves; "You can look like a million on a pauper's budget by shopping at the outlet stores." With name brands such as Barney's of New York, Donna Karan and Jessica McClintock, you'll be raking in the goods while saving up to 70 percent of department store prices. If these names aren't enough to get you excited about the 40-minute trek north of San Diego, how about saving on North Face, Banana Republic and OshKosh B'Gosh?

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  • Phone: (760) 804-9000
  • Website: http://www.carlsbadcompanystores.com
  • Other Contact: Fax: (760) 804-9000

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    North County: Westfield Shoppingtown North County
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  • Updated By spartan on March 3, 2003
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  • (a.k.a. North County Fair), this shopping mecca in North County (city of Escondido/272 East Via Rancho Parkway ) offers 180 stores, 5,700 parking spaces (free outdoor parking).

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  • Phone: (760) 489.2332
  • Website: http://www.westfield.com/us/centres/california
  • Other Contact: Fax: (760) 489-7158

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    North County: California Water Sports
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  • Updated By spartan on March 3, 2003
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  • Fun in the sun - San Diego
    Fun in the sun
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    In addition to the beautiful weather we have here in San Diego and the many things that you can do while here, many people don't know about water sports activities. At the California Water Sports Facility (at Snug Harbor/Carlsbad), you can rent boats, go water skiing, go jet skiing, go kayaking and rent canoes/peddle boats.

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  • Phone: (760) 434-3089
  • Website: http://www.californiawatersports.net

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