Day 64 of 365 Things to do in Rancho Santa Fe–Tonite at the SDMA!

6/17/10 The special Summer Salon Series edition of Culture & Cocktails includes Brian Dick and his Museum Mascot Project, a preview performance by choral group Sacra/Profana, and Art Tap Out – a live art critique in which critics and artists get in a ring together for a heavy debate – presented by Kevin Freitas, Richard Gleaves and Art as Authority.

Day 63 of 365 Things to do in Rancho Santa Fe–Del Mar Terrace

Whether it is your destination after a day at the Del Mar Fair, or your well-deserved reward after work, there is magic in relaxing on the terrace at the Del Mar Plaza.  Take in the breathtaking views of a Pacific Ocean sunset, book dinner at Il Fornaio, or enjoy delectable appetizers and wine at Enoteca Wine Bar. A great place to take out-of-town guests!

Day 62 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe

Just outside of Rancho, heading west, and oh, so convenient to visit after a day at the Del Mar Fair, is The Samurai Restaurant.  Sit at the Sushi Bar or enjoy a true Teppanyaki Experience!

Day 61 of 365 Things to Do in Rancho Santa Fe–Summer Concerts!

Rancho Heads to Del Mar for Music Nights!  Take advantage of fabulous  beaches in summer and listen to live local music.  Enjoy  the summer concert series at  Powerhouse Park in Del Mar!

What are Grunion??? Day 57 of 365 Things to do in Rancho Santa Fe

Always fun and the entire family can participate…see the running of the grunion on the beach. What are grunion? They are small silvery fish about 5 inches long that come on to the shore to lay eggs and then return to the sea, but the sight of all the fish on shore, generally at night, is quite a spectacle! Check website for schedule. Persons over the age of 16 are required to have a Fishing license to catch them.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/grunionschedule.asp

Day 56 of 365 Things to do In Rancho Santa Fe. Polo Season Opens June 12

This year experience “Red Baron Bash/Biplane Fly-in” on opening day, June 12 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm to kick off the first day of polo season, a tradition for more than 20 years at the polo fields.  Feel the excitement of the “sport of Kings” in the warm San Diego sun, on the gorgeous polo fields, minutes from the Del Mar beach and just outside  of Rancho Santa Fe.  Or, for the more adventurous, try it for yourself.  The first lesson is FREE!   http://sandiegopolo.com/

The Del Mar Fair is Coming! Get Ready. . .

It’s that time of year again!  Enjoy  the famous Del Mar Fair with  free concerts, rides, games and exhibits the whole family can enjoy!  This year, it runs from June 11 thru July 5, closed Mondays.  Be sure to visit the flower exhibits, my personal favorite.  Local growers and nurseries put together spectacular displays where you can get a great landscaping idea for your living space!

http://www.sdfair.com

Day 50 of 365 things to do in Rancho Santa Fe-Pizza Port

Pizza Port! A Short Trip from Rancho Santa Fe

Pizza Port!  If you have never hung out with the local crowd at this Solana Beach favorite, you are missing out.  Casual style benches let you mingle with surfers and locals while eating some of the best pizza in town and sharing a cold pitcher of great locals beer.  Much of their selection is brewed right on premises and some are named after local beaches or hot spots.

http://www.pizzaport.com/

Rancho Santa Fe loves Fiesta Del Sol

Come out to Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach and enjoy the street vendors’ wares–everything from food to jewelry to art and other crafts as you listen  to live  music from great local artists.  Come celebrate the sun!  This year it is on June 5 & 6.  And best of all it is FREE!

http://www.solanabeachchamber.com/chamber/fiestadelsol/

Surf’s Up!

Mothers Day may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate the ladies in your life – wife, daughter, mother sister, girlfriend;  or ladies if you want, treat yourself to something fun and exciting in coastal North County San Diego.

Whatever your age, learn to surf with  Surf Diva Surf School. Founded right here in La Jolla by twin sisters Izzy and Coco Tihanyi, Surf Diva is a unique school that focuses mainly on women (although there are coed and men’s classes as well) where women of all ages can learn to surf in a comfortable environment without any pressure from the “boys.”

Surfing has long been a male- dominated sport and up until recent years there were very few female pro surfers. Not the case any longer. Women are ripping it up around the world and it’s easy to do with Surf Diva. They offer classes and camps and get- away surf adventures to Costa Rica.

For the novice who is afraid of the waves or the totally fierce and fearless adventurer, Surf Diva provides a fun learning experience in a comfortable, supportive environment. Whether you just want to learn for yourself, or give a gift to a special lady, Surf Diva provides a unique experience. They even host bachelorette parties!

No need to make excuses as to why you can’t learn to surf. As they say at Surf Diva, “The best surfers in the water are the ones having the most fun”

www.surfdiva.com