Dining and Entertainment

San Diego shares a binding history with its neighbor to the south, Mexico. The Mexican influence is seen throughout the county and you`ll find that influence in the food as well! If you`re looking for authentic Mexican fare north or the border, then you`ll want to try El Indio, a local favorite since 1940. They are still making fresh tortillas daily and earning awards for "Best Mexican Casual Dining". At fiesta De Reyes in the heart Old Town, enjoy authentic Mexican food at one of their great restaurants, and the browse the unique shops in the courtyard. Most days feature live entertainment, with everything from Folkloric Dancing to Mariachi Music. In mission Valley, The Amigo Spot proudly offers regional Baja Mexican Cuisine. Daily happy hours with weekend entertainment. EL INDIO (619) 299-0385 FIESTA DE REYES (619) 220-5040 THE AMIGO SPOT (619) 297-2231

Brian`s 24 is the only 24-hour, full-service restaurant in San Diego`s Gaslamp Quarter. It`s the place to go when you`re caving something delicious after a late night out with friends. Brian`s cooper-clad, open kitchen with its beautiful, historic "Joan Crawford" mahogany bar combined with the beveled glass window wall and crystal chandelier create an atmosphere enjoyed by all who visit. This high-class dinner offers a full menu of exactly the sort of foods that cap off a night: tasty chicken and waffles, stuffed French toast, pizza tater tots, you name it, it`s here! Come hungry as they offer a huge selection and over-sized portions of home-style comfort foods that includes enormous sandwiches, bountiful salads and burgers, hand-tossed pizzas, house-made meatloaf and much more! Whatever your craving, Brian`s can make it happen 24 hours a day. BRIANS 24 (619) 702-8410

There is so much in life to celebrate! And why not start celebrating as soon as you arrive in San Diego, with a cruise on a beautiful yacht? Take in breathtaking views of San Diego`s most famous sights, including the Coronado bay Bridge, the North Island Naval station, and the USS Midway aircraft carrier and more. Hornblower Cruises & Events and Flagship Cruises & Events are two of San Diego`s best cruise operators. For a romantic and memorable evening take a dinner cruise with complimentary boarding champagne, a gourmet meal, dancing and incredible views of the city skyline. Enjoy Sunday brunch at its finest with unlimited champagne, beautiful bay breezes, and a delicious gourmet buffet. Take a unique San Diego dining experience on San Diego Bay and celebrate life! FLAGSHIP CRUISES AND EVENTES (619) 234-4111 HORNBLOWER CRUISES AND EVENTS (619) 686-8715

Find authentic Spanish ambiance in the center of the Gaslamp Quarter. At Cafe Sevilla, there`s no need to rush through dinner to make it to an evening show, you can combine the two and make a night of it. What started as a small Spanish tapas bar in 1987 has since become one of San Diego`s premiere nightlife destinations. Every Friday and Saturday night, Flamenco dancers don their har sole shoes and perform before a packed house. Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine while watching cuadro, a group of flamenco performes-includind dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. www.cafesevilla.com Trolley Sycuan Green Line Bus Routes 3,7,11,30,50,120,150 Rapid 215, 938, 99 CAFE SEVILLA (619) 233-5979

When you`re in Solano Beach, you`ll be captivated by Cedros Avenue, 21/2 enchanting blocks of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Take the scenic route via train to the Solana Beach station-you`ll arrive in no time to experience the culture of the Cedros community. Stroll through on-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and galleries, plus unique Home and Garden stores. Cedros Ave is home to the Belly-Up Tavern, one of the San Diego`s premier live music venue featuring concerts and events from the biggest and best in the entertainment industry. Go wine tasting at Carruth Cellars or stop in for a beer at Culture Brewing Co. Discover why Cedros Avenue is knowns as "the Avenue with Everything"

What better way to spend a warm spring afternoon or a cool summer evening than listening to live music outdoors? Thanks to San Diego`s year-round beautiful weather, you can do just that! San Diego has several outdoors music venues, both large and small. Plus, many San Diego cities host live music performances in their outdoor amphitheaters. Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town features authentic Mexican dancers daily, performing traditional displays while accompanied by a mariachi band. Every weekend the Coronado Ferry Landing features free concert series. At Seaport Village, there are several locations to see free live music. So, get outdoors and enjoy the music.

Ah, what better way to start your day that with a satisfying, delicious breakfast? And its even better when you are surrounded by your family and friends, relaxing while you eat ad planning the day ahead. San Diego`s top get-up-and-go morning spots include: Brian`s 24 in the Gaslamp District offers huge selection and oversized portions of home-style comfort food. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Waffle Spot located at Kings Inn in Hotel Circle serves the best waffles in San Diego! Breakfast is served daily from 7am - 2pm and lunch from 11am-2pm. In the mood of brunch? Take a dining cruise with Hornblower Cruises & Events or Flagship Cruises & Events. Enjoy unlimited champagne, take in breathtaking views of San Diego`s most famous sights, and a delicious gourmet meal. BRIANS 24 (619) 702-8410 FLAGSHIP CRUISES AND EVENTS (619) 134-4111 HORNBLOWER CRUISES AND EVENTS (619) 686-8715

San Diego is a county laden with many microclimates that give is the opportunity to grow unique and varied wine varietals across the region. Our generous and complex terroir has been a place for grape growing since the first Spanish friars set foot in San Diego and began the tradition of viticulture in California back in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, San Diego Boast over 100 wineries featuring a variety of vineyards from large estates to small family-run wineries. The industry is booming and San Diego wines are getting better and better. You can find Viogniers, Chardonnays, dry roses, and Sauvignon Blancs, along with Sangioveses, robust red blends, rich Petit Sirahs and more! Cheers to a day exploring San Diego`s wineries.

Head on over to Liberty Public Market and immerse yourself into the work of our best local San Diego artisans. With over 25,000-square-feet, the Market houses over 27 artisan vendors with fresh cut flowers, daily baked bread, gourmet tacos, French patisseries and much more. Open 7-days-a-week, the Market offers the best of San Diego. It showcases a rustic environment with prepared foods, bottle craft boutique beer shop, and tasting room, an intimate wine bar, fresh organic produce and a fishmonger sourcing local daily catch. Liberty Public Market in historic Liberty Station brings together the cuisines and culture of San Diego. Bus Route 28

San Diego is known for its world-class attractions and beautiful beaches but gaining a lot of attention is the exciting array of state-of-the-art casinos, many of which have become full-service resorts. The casino`s here in San Diego offer everything including beautiful outlet centers, golf courses, luxury spas, museums and of course Vegas styled showrooms and live entertainment facilities. Built by Native Americans on their tribal lands, casinos reflect another facet of San Diego`s rich cultural diversity. Not only do the casinos help the tribes become financially self-sufficient, they also enable tribal governments to support charities and social programs serving the entire San Diego community. The Casinos are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and most are 30-45 minutes from downtown.

Here in San Diego, we have sun, fabulous weather, tons of interesting thing to do, unforgettable restaurants, attractions galore - what else could we possibly fit on our "why San Diego is the best" list? Well, how about craft breweries?! Known as the "Capital of Craft" San Diego is home to over 130 craft breweries and is the birthplace of some of our industry`s most respecter breweries. Over the past few years, North County San Diego has seen a burst of breweries and tasting rooms, mostly along the coast and along "Hops Highway". A great place to star is Vista, which hosts over 15 breweries all within about a 5-mile radius. Carlsbad is home to over 9 breweries with an unrivaled selection of craft beers. Oceanside is home to 9 craft breweries and more on the horizon.