Shopping

Del Rayo Village Shopping Center
Designated a state historical landmark in 1989, enjoy strolling along the sidewalks where boutiques and restaurants line the streets. Known as "The Village" to the locals, this center offers over 32 Businesses that include the Gracie Clothing Boutique, Shoe Lounge (woman's shoes), Lalace Boutique, Royal Nursery (hi-fashion kids clothing). Other favorites include the Qasa Blanca Salon and Day Spa, the US Post Office, Paragon Fitness Club, Que Pasa Mexican Grill and Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian food. Address: 16079 San Dieguito Rd. Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091 Telephone: 858.756.0080

Del Mar Plaza
Enjoy three levels of jewelry, fashion, gifts, home accessories, bookstores a gourmet market and experience fine dining with a spectacular ocean view. This uncommon collection of shops, galleries, boutiques is open 7 days a week. Address: 1555 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014 Telephone: 858.755.5665

Eating Out

Mille Fleurs Restaurant
German-born Chef Martin Woesle's classic French-meets-California creations make this restaurant one of the best restaurants in San Diego County. Address: 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091 Telephone: 858.756.3085

Delicias
A warm, casual, romantic atmosphere is the perfect setting for California cuisine. A favorite for local Rancho Santa Fe residents is the gourmet hamburger night happening every Thursday! Address: 6106 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Telephone: 858.756.8000

Firenze Trattoria
This authentically Italian restaurant has a thriving patio, lovely by night or day, and entrees that range from smoked salmon with sun-dried tomatoes and shallots in a light cream sauce over fettuccine, to grilled jumbo sea scallops wrapped in prosciutto, to squash ravioli over sautéed spinach. Address: 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Telephone: 760.944.9000

Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
A local favorite for decades, the newly remodeled Dining Room at The Inn has a romantic courtyard setting featuring live music most evenings. Address: 5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091 Telephone: 858.756.1131

Schools

Solana Santa Fe School (grades K-6)
6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Telephone: 858.794.4700

Earl Warren Middle School (grades 7-8)
155 Stevens Avenue Solana Beach, CA 92705 Telephone: 858.755.1558

Torrey Pines High School (grades 9-12)
3710 Del Mar Heights Road San Diego, CA 923130 Telephone: 858.755.0125

School boundaries are subject to change, please contact San Dieguito Union High School District at 760.753.6491 for the most current information.

Entertainment

Scalini's Lounge
While the dining room at Scalini's attracts a well-heeled and high-heeled clientele, the restaurant's large lounge draws those looking for nighttime liveliness in an area where the nightlife can be nil. Expectedly, many come straight from the Del Mar Racetrack for an evening of drinks and well prepared food. Address: 3790 Via De La Valle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92014.

Roppongi Restaurant-Bar-Cafe
Dining areas include outdoor fire pit, year-round covered patio, sushi bar and indoor dining around aquarium with a very notable wine menu. Address: 875 Prospect St., La Jolla Telephone: 858.551.5252.

Epazote's
Spanish tile floors, hacienda archways and warm, rusty colors juxtapose panoramic, Pacific views at Del Mar's one and only oceanfront steakhouse, bar and lounge. Address: at 1555 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar, CA 92014 Telephone: 619.259.9966

Jack's La Jolla
Enjoy live entertainment, jazz, blues and innovative cuisine at this modernly classic restaurant and wine bar. Address: 7863 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 Telephone: 858.456-8111

The Comedy Store
Featurning headline comics since 1977, this place is sure to knock your socks off! Address: 916 Pearl St., La Jolla Telephone: 858.454.9176.

Recreation

Rancho Valencia Resort
Offering an oasis of relaxation among the rolling hills, this resort en treatment rooms feature personal gardens, outdoor showers and soaking tubs, and the utmost privacy. Onsite are a steam room with a Vichy shower and state-of-the-art hydrotherapies, a Watsu pool, a fitness center, and three therapeutic pools. Address: 5921 Valenica Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Temecula Wineries
The rugged-frontier town of Old Temecula is a great jumping off point to 20 nearby wineries in this Valley community just 60 miles north of San Diego. In the heart of California's South Coast wine region, the closely-clustered wine producers make Temecula a fun day of wine tasting and exploration. For more information call 951-699-6586.

Julian Apple Orchards
Julian is a small gold mining town cradled 4,200 feet up in the Laguna Mountains. Surrounded by apple orchards Julian boasts what many say is the world's greatest apple pie and is also known for being one of the few places in California with four distinct seasons. For more information call 760.765.1857

San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art serves its audiences through the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art created from 1950 to the present. For more information call 858.454.3541

Escondido Children's Museum
The Escondido Children's Museum offers a wholesome, educational, and appealing gathering place for families, schools, and other groups that serve children. ECM programs and exhibits cultivate school readiness and lifelong learning. Address: 380 N Escondido Blvd. Location: Escondido, CA 92025 Telephone: 760.233.7755

San Diego Archaeological Center
The San Diego Archaeological Center is the only curation center and museum in San Diego County dedicated to preserving and managing regional artifacts. Address: 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd. Escondido, CA 92027. For more information call 760.291.0370.

Other exciting attractions in San Diego:

• San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park
• Sea World
• LegoLand
• Stephen Birch Aquarium
• Downtown/Convention Center

The Great Outdoors

Leisure consists of horseback riding, playing golf on championship golf courses, tennis, swimming, fishing or biking in and around the spectacular Lake Hodges area. Whether you're strolling a quarter mile walking path or planning an all-day hike, enjoy the lush wildlife, large oaks and sycamores, coastal bluffs, and views of lakes, rivers and the Pacific Ocean.

Del Mar Race Track
Ran by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club this track is cconsidered among the premier horse racing meets in the U.S. Built in 1937 by a partnership including Bing Crosby, the actor Pat O'Brien, Jimmy Durante, and Charles S. Howard this track is famous for its polytrack surface. For more information call 858.755.1141

Rancho Penesquitos Skate Park
The 22,000 square foot park has a mix of wood and concrete structures and ramps. In this Advanced Street park you will find a picnic table down six stairs, 3 flat 3, manual pads, flat rails, half pipes, quarter pipes and a spine. It also has a replica of the San Dieguito 10 stair rail. Address: 10111 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129 Telephone: 858.525.5337

Black Mountain Open Space Park
This park is made up of a series of chaparral and sage covered hills, ridges, and canyons. The center piece is the 1,554 foot summit of Black Mountain which provides 360 degree views of ocean, mountains, and downtown San Diego. Access to the summit is provided by a 2.5 mile hike or bike ride up a dirt road. Address: 12115A Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92129

Quail Botanical Gardens
Featuring over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, the Undersea Succulent Garden, Landscaping for Fire Safety and a subtropical fruit garden. Address: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA Telephone: 760.436.3036