Ice Skating at Horton Square

The ice skating rink located on Horton Square is not part of the mall. However, we get many phone calls about it, so we’ve included the information here for your convenience.

November 17th – January 8th

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
10:00am to 10:00pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:00am to 7:30pm
8:00pm to 10:00pm (Night Session)

New Years Eve and Christmas Eve: open until 5:00pm

Prices: Adults – $14
Children (Under 12) – $12

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration

Weekends Nov. 19-Dec. 11, and daily Dec. 17-Jan 1

The moment you arrive at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration you’ll feel a wave of holiday spirit splash over you. Christmas fills that air and the Skytower sparkles after dark. Shamu’s Christmas show brings the season to life beneath the stars in a way you have to see to believe. In their wintery, watery wonderland, you can play in the snow at the all-new SnowWorld, enjoy stunning live shows inspired by the natural world, share a smile with a sea lion and get immersed in the wonders of The Polar Express 4-D Experience. And don’t miss the pet-stravaganza Christmas Tails show. With everything from elves to Elmo, and from Santa to Shamu, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is where holiday memories are made.

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Hotel del Coronado

The Del will once again offer a unique Southern California experience – outdoor ice-skating overlooking the Pacific Ocean! The oceanfront Windsor Lawn will be transformed into a spectacular ice rink with skating sessions offered daily beginning the day before Thanksgiving and through New Year’s Day. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.

The rink is open from November 23 – December 16 (closed December 14) from 2pm – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm. Matinee Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 1pm and December 17 – January 1, 6-8th from 11am – 1pm (matinee), 2pm – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm. Pricing includes skate rental and is $25 for adults/$20 for kids (ages 10 & under) for the 3-hour session. The 2-hour matinee session is $20 for adults/$15 for kids (ages 10 & under). Must pay for entire session, regardless of time spent skating. map

Viejas Outlet Center ice rink

The largest outdoor ice rink in Southern California is now open for the holiday season at Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine.

An ice show extravaganza will be held Saturday, November 22nd featuring professional skaters, a visit from Santa, and San Diego’s biggest holiday tree lighting starting at 6 p.m. The Legend of the Ice Princess show will premier at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Public ice skating costs $12 for 90 minutes, including skates.   The rink is open daily through January 4, with the exception of November 21, when it will be closed.  Hours through December 19 are Monday-Friday, 4-10p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  On Thanksgiving, the rink will be open all night – perfect for exercising off those calories after a holiday feast!

From December 20 through January 4, the rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except Christmas Day, when hours will be 4 to 10 p.m.  website

Ice Skating on the Square in Temecula

Grand Opening of the Ice Rink! December 16, 2011 for the Grand Opening of the Ice Rink located in the Town Square. The rink will remain open everyday until Sunday, January 8th.

The cost is $10 per person for a one hour session, and $2.50 for rental of ice skates. Cash only, no refunds.

Children under 8 years old are not permitted to skate alone, they must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older. All skaters will be required to sign a liability waver prior to receiving skates.

Session Start Times (Monday thru Sunday):
10am-11am
11:30am-12:30pm
1pm-2pm
2:30pm-3:30pm
4pm-5pm
5:30pm-6:30pm
7pm-8pm
8:30pm-9:30pm

Call (951) 694-6-ICE(423) for more information!Or Click here for website

The Handlery Hotel & Resort is located in the heart of America’s finest city. The World famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Old Town, Padres baseball Stadium and Chargers Football Stadium, Downtown, Gaslamp District and beautiful sandy beaches are just minutes away. Fashion Valley shopping center is a short walk from the hotel and features a variety of stores, restaurants and movie theaters. Here you can take the trolley or bus to all the sights and attractions, even to Mexico. To make reservations, please call: Phone: 619.298.0511 or Toll Free: 800.676.6567

Click button for discounted reservations

Queen Mary Tours
Learn more about the history and mystery of the ship:
• Self Guided Audio Tour – Explore the ship at your leisure and let your audio guide steer you through the story of the Queen Mary. (Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours)
• Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Take a Queen Mary tour that offers a deeper look into ship’s historic past. Please note: This is a guided walking tour. (1 hour)
• Ghosts & Legends Show – Enjoy this interactive, special effects show filled with spooky animations of the ship’s haunted past. (30 minutes)
• Haunted Encounters Tour – Take a guided tour of the ship’s most haunted areas as your tour guide reveals the stories of the Queen Mary’s most famous reported ghosts. (1 hour)
• Scorpion Submarine – Explore an authentic cold-war era Russian Submarine, code name “Scorpion” and experience the life of a submariner. (30 mins)
• World War II Tour – Learn the story of the Grey Ghost, the Queen Mary’s alias during World War II, and how her involvement in the war helped lead the Allied forces to success. (45 minutes)

Attractions at Night:
• *New* Paranormal Spirit Walk – Embark on a 2-hour paranormal adventure that takes you into the dark depths and “special” places of the world famous Queen Mary. Explore your own intuitive abilities as known psychic Erika Frost guides you through using the “tools” of the trade. Saturdays until September 4th at 11:00 p.m. (2 hours)
• Dining with the Spirits – Enjoy dinner in our five-star restaurant, Sir Winston’s, followed by a late night guided tour of the ship’s paranormal hotspots. Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. (1 hour dining, and 2 hour shipwalk)
• Paranormal Investigation – Learn the tricks of the trade using ghost hunting tools and go on a paranormal pursuit to communicate with the Queen Mary’s spirits. Fridays at Midnight (2 hours)
• Paranormal Ship Walk – Tour the reported haunted locations of the Queen Mary on an evening paranormal tour. Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays at 8:00 pm (2 hours)
• Twilight Historical Tour – Enjoy a sunset tour of the beautiful ship and experience the Queen Mary in a different light. Thursdays through Sundays at 6:45 pm (1 hour)

Click Here for a map to the Queen Mary!

Choose from large one & two bedroom suites with fireplaces and fully equipped kitchens, as well as regular standard rooms. Some suites offer an in-room spa for your private enjoyment. The heated pool, spa ,sauna and Cabana Room are conveniently located on the spacious grounds. Relax in the gazebo and watch the boats saunter in and out of the harbor. Or, if you prefer, grill a steak at the pool side barbecue. Each morning savor the complimentary continental breakfast served by the pool.

For an unbelievable waterfront vacation, come to the Oceanside Marina Suites. You’ll be amazed at what a night or two will do for you.

2008 Harbor Drive North Oceanside, CA 92054
Toll Free: 800-252-2033
Phone: 760-722-1561

www.omihotel.com

Click here for a map to Oceanside Marina Suites.

Jackrabbits inhabited Coronado until Elisha S. Babcock, Jr. and Hampton L. Storey purchased it in 1885 thinking it would be an ideal place for a luxurious hotel.  They were right, Hotel del Coronado opened in 1888 and is now designated a National Historical Landmark.  History is still part of daily life with over 85 historical sights on the island.

Coronado Island, technically a peninsula, is perfect for an adventure by foot or bicycle. Arrive in style at the Coronado Ferry Landing by San Diego Harbor Excursion’s ferry or water taxi or cross the Coronado Bay Bridge by car. The Coronado Ferry Landing has the perfect collection of shops, restaurants and art galleries, as well as the most magnificent views of the San Diego’s “toolbox” skyline and harbor. (619) 435-8895. www.coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

Explore Coronado’s main thoroughfare, Orange Avenue, to grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, or attend a live theatre performance. Coronado’s compact size makes it a perfect town to explore by foot or bicycle. Rent a beach cruiser or a bicycle-built-for-two on which to tool around town. Cruiser King. (858) 488-6341. www.kruiserking.com. Bikes and Beyond. (619) 435-7180. www.hollandsbicycles.com. Mass Transit bus routes #901 & 904.

Click here for a map of Coronado Island.

Looking for public transportation? MTS has you covered.  Whether you take the Bus or Trolley, MTS is one of the nation’s most efficient systems.  Look for the Mass Transit routes in Red throughout our magazine to get to many of our 101 Things to do.  (619) 231-1466. www.sdmts.com.

The best way to explore the San Diego Bay is on it! For a dinner cruise, brunch cruise or Harbor Cruise and Sea Lion adventure contact Hornblower Cruises and Events. (619) 686-8700. www.hornblower.com or San Diego Harbor Excursion. (619) 234-4111. www.sdhe.com.  From land to sea, view America’s Finest City on a boat with wheels! San Diego Seal Tours takes guests on a tour of the city’s sites before driving straight into the bay for the second, or floating, half of the tour! (619) 298-8687. www.sealtours.com.

San Diego’s near perfect climate allows the luxury of cruising, year-round. Drift away from your daily routine with one of San Diego’s finest yacht companies. Explore San Diego in style and create memories you’ll remember for many years to come.

There are many cruising opportunities for you. From a tour of the bay to overnight stay, the options are endless. Cruises are designed to meet your specific needs. Harbor cruises, whale watching, champagne brunch, wine and cheese sunset cruises and any occasion party cruises are available.

The Ohana Pacific also offers overnight accommodations for one night, a weekend getaway or longer. Our yacht can accommodate up to six overnight guests. Check out our overnight / cruise package deals and monthly specials.

Yacht Vacation Rentals has teamed up with the WineSellar & Brasserie to bring you a delectable combination of wine, cheese and appetizer options to enjoy during your cruise or stay aboard our yachts. The WineSellar & Brasserie is one of San Diego’s premier wine stores combined with a delightful fine dining restaurant.

Looking to add some romance on an intimate cruise for two or maybe you just want to add a touch of class for a small gathering, whatever the reason, the offerings provided by the WineSellar & Brasserie can’t be beat. They offer a wide selection of domestic craft wines, well known Napa & Sonoma wines, the French classics and wines from around the world. The wines are perfectly paired with the appropriate cheeses, fruits or appetizers.

Be a part of the sights and sounds of the magnificent San Diego Bay and enjoy the best year round weather in the world. Yacht Vacation Rental. (858) 688-1063  http://yachtvacationrental.com.

Many travelers enjoy staying at B&Bs for a less-busy atmosphere, to get to know other travelers, B&B owners and a home-cooked breakfast.

San Diego has a wide array of B&Bs with locations on the beach, in the center of the city, inland near the mountains and everywhere in-between. B&Bs usually include all or some of the following: children allowed, pets allowed, smoking or non smoking, parking, wi-fi, fireplace in room and on-site wedding facilities.

B&Bs are suitable for families, business travelers, honeymooners or single travelers. It’s an escape from the norm. Relax in a private bedroom with an at home, cozy feel. Enjoy home-cooked breakfast and get to know other travelers and receive tips from the inn keepers about local activities and attractions.

Visit www.bedandbreakfast.com to find the perfect Bed & Breakfast in San Diego for you. When deciding on a B&B, it is a good idea to contact the owners and ask what local attractions they are near, if the bathrooms are private or community and when the latest check-in time is, if you will be arriving in the late evening. Remember, you will be staying at someone’s home, so hours may vary.

San Diego North offers everything from luxurious resorts to quaint bed and breakfast inns. Find yourself steps away from sandy beaches or in a cozy retreat in the mountainous backcountry. Choose from 11 luxury resorts, 18 resorts, over 40 hotels, as well as a variety of bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals and campgrounds.

Luxury hotels and resorts range from mountain and ocean views. Luxury hotels are known to include spas, sporting clubs, restaurants and golf courses inside or near the hotels and, of course, luxurious, comfortable and contemporary guest rooms.

Vacation rentals range from fully furnished ocean view beach condos with panoramic views to all suite family villa tucked away in a picturesque valley with golf courses, tennis courts, pools, spas, playgrounds and theaters.

North County includes many neighborhoods including Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach.