Everything was perfect. Great food, service and a good value…read more A very pleasant experience. Highly recommended.

We love The Veranda at Grand Tradition! The food is always…read moredelicious and presentation is amazing. The service is impeccable, also. This is our go-to restaurant when we have out-of-town guests!

Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

Such a beautiful and amazing place. I am usually here for drinking events, like Meading in the…read moreGarden. The paths for walking through the grounds are well kept, it's so nice to look at the garden views and different kinds of plants and trails. There is also a children's area to play in. The further you explore, you will find wildlife, dinosaur statues, sculptures and more. It's a great place to visit if you want to take a break and enjoy nature. There is plenty of free parking, you just pay a small entrance fee to get in, it's totally worth it.

As a wedding photographer, I get to experience venues from a very unique perspective--and Ethereal…read moreGardens in Escondido truly lives up to its name. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how intentionally the space is designed. It was a rainy November day and the gardens felt lush and intimate without being crowded, and every corner offers beautiful, natural backdrops that photograph effortlessly. Even though it was raining the greenery and gray sky created the softest light that felt romantic and dreamy. What really stood out to me was how smoothly the day flowed. The layout of the venue makes transitions--from getting ready, to ceremony, to cocktail hour and reception--feel seamless, which is a huge gift for both couples and vendors. The team at Ethereal Gardens was wonderful to work with. They were organized, calm, and clearly experienced, which made it easy for me to focus on capturing genuine moments rather than navigating logistics (This is HUGE for a photographer). Not all venues experiences are created equal and this team stood out. They were ready with umbrellas and fresh drinks for the Bride and Groom at every moment. As someone who photographs weddings regularly, I can confidently say this is a venue that supports both the couple's experience AND the creative process. I am honored to get to photograph another wedding here in May and HIGHLY recommend Ethereal Gardens to couples looking for a naturally beautiful, well-run venue in North County San Diego.

Ethereal Gardens delivered an absolutely incredible wedding experience. The venue is stunning, the…read moregrounds are impeccably maintained, and both we and our guests felt very well cared for throughout the day. The food deserves a special mention.. from cocktail hour to dinner to late-night bites, everything was delicious and widely raved about. The dining experience to choose our menu was such a fun highlight and something we highly recommend. Bar service, valet, and overall guest experience were seamless and elevated. We selected our DJ from the venue's preferred list and Greg with SD Party Time DJs was phenomenal -- he live spun our wedding and somehow blended Taylor Swift with heavy metal flawlessly. The dance floor was packed all night. While there were a few things we wish we'd known ahead of time (design option clarity, food not being boxed at the end of the night, and end-of-night teardown logistics), none of these detracted from how magical the day was, but would have been nice to know before hand.. With a bit of advance planning, these are all easily managed. Overall, Ethereal Gardens felt like a true luxury wedding experience. We're so grateful for our day and would absolutely recommend this venue to future couples. Posted some personal images but the Professional Photos from Sierra Dawn Photo. Please do not download or reuse images for personal or professional page use/advertising. Reach out to sierradawnphotos@gmail.com for permission or better, hire her as your photographer she's fabulous!

Great park nice walking trail. Picnic tables to eat at and a playground for kids. Dogs allowed in…read morethe park on leash and across the street is a leash free dog park.

Hubs and I found this community park while driving by on a Saturday afternoon. We paid the small…read morefee, parked and took a walk throughout the winding trails. It was small, but so cute. And not crowded especially for a Saturday. We were pretty impressed with all the amenities. There are tons of places to BBQ, have group gatherings or just hang with your own family. We even found a small amphitheater! So cool. There are at least 2 baseball fields, a volleyball court, soccer field etc... We saw a strong park ranger presence as well. I like how this creates a safe environment. The bathrooms we went to were simple, yet clean and there are trees all throughout. It's such a perfect place to be for outside air, family time and small gatherings.

This was my first stop in a tour of local Fallbrook Wineries and it did not dissappoint. The ladies…read morethere have great hospitality and shared alot of information about the winery and the wines they offer. We did a tasting and settled on a glass of the Bordeaux blend which was very nice, so nice we ended up taking a bottle of that home with us. We met up with some local friends and enjoyed the good wine outdoors on that beautiful sunny day. Very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

I love Myrtle Creek Vineyards. Such a wonderful experience to take children to this magical…read moresanctuary. Their food at café is amazing and I love the lemonade. I also love feeding the goats!

Beautiful little rose garden. Wide array of colors and types of roses…read more Easy to walk around.

What a fantastic place to enjoy my picnic of the day time! This rose garden was in my list of…read morethings to visit in wonderful Temecula and today I had to go for work there and this was only 12 minutes away! It was much more impressive and curated that I was expecting, considering that is all volunteered sustained and managed. Such a wonderful and joyful landscape. I was expecting more fragrant type of roses and more plumpy gorgeous ones but, hey, free entrance (donations welcomed) and impeccable landscaping, mini gardens and spaces, including a cool leaf shape bench and meditation labyrinth. I enjoyed my very Mediterranean diet lunch in this place under a tree talking a bit with a couple of volunteers. Also, I had the opportunity to see people doing some photo shooting and looks like a perfect spot for that

We had an intimate gathering on the Veranda for a 90th Birthday Party last Saturday…read more Everything was perfect. Joshua was my coordinator. The food was lovely as was the service. We had a contract for 25-30 people The brunch was very reasonably priced for that amount of people served at less than $1000 including tip. For the beautiful ambiance, food and price, its a lovely spot for a gathering.

A hidden gem tucked away in Fallbrook! I absolutely love this venue. It can be a little difficult…read moreto get reservations at the restaurant, because seating is limited, but it is well worth the wait and ambiance. Beautiful and differing views to enjoy over a meal, then open access to walking the gardens afterwards. Fantastic venue for large celebrations as well! A lovely time each occasion I've visited.

Excellent service and nursery non pesticide gardens and beautiful atmosphere and excellent quality…read moreplants.

Home grown, beautiful plants. I am always happy to go there,…read morevery friendly. I use the water hyacinths For my turtle pond. I only need fresh ones once a year. The owner is very kind, always happy to see me.

A fantastic slice of early California history with a beautiful church built in 1811, fascinating…read morecemetary, a 200+ year old pepper tree, coffee shop, excellent gift shop, museum, and tours of the buildings and grounds. There is even a priest who sits outside to bless you and any items you purchased in the gift shop -- a nice touch! Notwithstanding Father Junípero Serra's apparent and controversial role in the cultural and physical destruction of Indigenous peoples, the place is a great peek into the past from religious, cultural, and archtectural perpectives.

My goal is to visit all of the missions in California. As an elementary school teacher, I find it…read moreto be fascinating to explore the locations that I teach about during the school year. It helps to personalize all that is taught in classrooms across California. Mission San Luis Rey is one of the prettiest missions that I've visited so far. The parking lot is large, and it also has an overflow to accommodate larger crowds during special events. There is a large, white church that is in the center of the parking lot. Due to its size and proximity, it immediately grabs your attention. Many people begin exploring at the church, but there's much more to see. If you walk to the far left side of the property, you'll see the actual entrance. There is small gift shop as well as a counter where you'll pay your entry fee to explore the museum. One thing that I liked about Mission San Luis Rey is that replicas of various artifacts looked pretty authentic. Also, the backstory for each item was described in detail. The mission was incredibly clean, demonstrating how much pride people take in the presentation of the property. There is a small cemetery adjacent to the church. You can walk around and pay your respects to people who had either a physical or emotional impact on the mission and the community. The grounds are well-maintained and it remains inviting to people who want to explore around. The church is large and inviting. You can purchase candles and place them near the entrance as well as the room off to the side or another room closer to the front of the church. The displays are beautiful and well-lit to draw your attention to details. People maintain a low tone in the church to allow guests to pray, have a moment to themselves, or to make a connection with a higher power. Before you leave, make sure that you stop by the small coffee shop. It's located near the bathrooms near the south side of the property. There is a little gated patio area where you can hang out with friends, family, or even your dog! Mission San Luis Rey is a great place to visit. People are very friendly and quite helpful. When we went to the mission, the weather was perfect and we had a clear view of the area. It was a great experience and I will definitely come back for another visit. I don't know which mission we will visit next, but so far, this is my favorite.