This review is for the 'Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour' which is hosted by the San…read moreDieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery. I hope this review helps someone who is thinking about doing the tour. My mom and I enjoyed a wonderful day out touring 8 home gardens in the Encinitas area (2026). (A couple of the homes were in Carlsbad and one was in Olivenheim, the remainder were in Encinitas). I purchased the tickets on-line prior to the tour and showed the e-mail at the first house stop, where we received a color printed booklet that would be our ticket for the remainder of the tour. The booklet had a description and photo of each house, along with ads for the artists. You also have the option to pick up your booklet at the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. The drive between some houses was a couple of minutes, and as much as about 8 minutes for others. This is where your GPS comes in handy! You can follow the order suggested in the booklet. I had studied the map before arrival and slightly adjusted the order for our convenience. Curb parking was always easy. Many of the houses featured pools. Some had art studios. One had chickens and goats. Another had some garden art and a photo opportunity. Some had views to die for. All of them featured a variety of plants, trees, flowers, succulents, cacti, shrubs, along with art vendors selling their wares and a table of finger foods. The variety of art ranged from jewelry, paintings and ceramics to mosaics, photography and fabric arts. Prices started at about $10 and went up into the hundreds and everything in between. All the talented vendors were very friendly and welcoming, although we felt bad when we walked away without buying something. We also met a couple of the house owners who were interesting to talk to. The complimentary food included fruit, crackers and cheese, cookies, cake, chips, hummus, water, lemonade and more. It was lovely to graze the food and sit for a bit and enjoy the surroundings. The home gardens were open between 10am and 4pm. We started at 10am and finished about 3:15pm. This included one house that permitted us to also see the interior, which was a pleasant surprise. We also stopped at a local grocery store to use the restroom as only one home had an available restroom for use. I highly recommend this tour if you get a chance. It's a unique way to spend Mother's Day weekend and you may see parts of San Diego that you've never seen before. It was definitely an eye opener to 'How the other half live'! You do quite a bit of walking and 'in and out of the car', so by the end you're quite tired, but my 78 year old mom did it! Be sure to wear comfy shoes and sun protection. Some areas of the gardens do offer shade, but not all. The photos attached are from the 2026 tour. I understand the homes change each year. We hope to visit the Off Track Gallery at a later date as it was closed by the time we got there after the tour, but we could see wonderful creations through the window. Helpful?

What a fun art gallery to visit every now & then. The artists are all local folks and there are…read moreabout 100 of them. All of the workers are artists who volunteer their time. They are all very friendly & helpful. A wide variation of goodies here. Lots of different jewelry Watercolors,paintings, nice cards...Nice spot to find a gift. Located in the back of the Lumberyard mall in Encinitas.

The craftsmanship and expertise makes this gallery classy. No cheesy cheap frames hanging here! All…read morecustom frames, original art and beautiful reproductions with a classic look.

This place is great! I got a poster framed here. Also the service here is pretty friendly and they…read moredo a really good job. In fact they have some exclusive frames. I got my poster framed with a skull frame. No one else in Encinitas had that frame.

All art viewing & sales & are along PCH. Easy access…read more Difficult parking. Bike valet on north end. Fun activities for 7 & under. If you start at Leucadia Farmers market Walk under the bridge, you will be starting at a popular spot. Jewelry vendors, pottery, all kinds of art! Bring your measurements!

There is nothing not to like about the art walk. When it first started the offerings were sparce…read more Now there is something for everyone. Some of the art I loved and some ... well I've seen in Old Folks homes. To each their own. But there was some pretty impressive artists and I can't draw to save my life so who am I to say anything negative. The entertainment was a lot better this year and they expanded the beer gardens to allow more people to hang. Also better selection of beer. Lost Abby? Yay. And they didn't price gouge you like some fairs tend to do. The entire vibe was loose and cool. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon in Leucadia.

Our friends love Aaron Chang photography so we stopped at his gallery in Solana Beach to admire…read moresome of the work. Aaron Chang is an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer. Aaron's work inspires collectors and fans through their shared love of the ocean, as experienced through his photography. He is a well known surfer that takes incredible pictures of waves, ocean views and seascapes, among many other subjects. The lady that worked there was very nice and helpful as we asked questions regarding some specific pieces. The large pieces average about $5,000 but they do have some smaller pieces that can be made into a wall collage....setting you back just a few hundred dollars. Exciting, colorful and vibrant.

I visited the art gallery in Solana Beach and it is amazing. There are so many beautiful and unique…read morepieces depending upon what you're looking for and the mood you are feeling to achieve in any setting. I loved spending time in the gallery and highly recommend visiting.

I was looking for a gift shop with a little more authenticity than just having typical city-themed…read moremagnets and such, and the name "Art N Soul" seemed to be exactly what I wanted! I was sold after previewing a few of the photos on the website- handmade candles, trinket bowls made with CA sand, and beautiful jewelry. The shop had everything I had seen online and so much more! Friendly service, high-quality items, and a great variety. Beautiful vibes! And now that I've read more about their mission of supporting local artists and non-profits, I love them even more

I finally got to check this amazing store out...they have interesting hours...very Encinitas of…read morethem! They support local artists and really care about supporting the local art scene so when you walking down 101, make sure you stop in here! The owner, Cindy, is a fascinating, wonderful woman. It took me three tries to get to the store but when I got there and she was about to close, she stayed longer to make sure I could check out the entire store. They have everything from jewelry to photography to canvases and clothing. Anything you can think of, you should check it out! I really loved this place and would definitely bring my friends and families there!

The Madison Gallery is amazing! Located in La Jolla area of San Diego. Known as one of the Top…read more500 Best Galleries Worldwide, and I wholeheartedly agree!! According to their website, the space is 10,000 square feet and features contemporary art (of emerging, mid-career and established artists). At the time of the visit (June 2016), significant other noticed a piece (also located in New York City in the Time Warner building)! Talk about a little bit of NYC in San Diego; makes us miss NYC a little less. Woot Woot! There are some other interesting pieces that "spoke" to significant other and I including a stairway that went to nowhere. Impressive collection. Great place to feel inspired and motivated! Link: - Current Exhibitions - http://www.madisongalleries.com/exhibitions-current/

Friendly staff, knowledgeable about art and artists. I have been in here a few times since they…read moreopened, but my first time reviewing. They carry modern to contemporary works. They also can get just about any world available work or artist representation you would need. If you are looking for a representative work for a wall in your La Jolla home, certainly check out the Madison Gallery. and or If you are looking for a late night spot to deck away during the cold.. certainly check out the Madison Gallery. There is no charge to look and be inspired.

Always an inspiration. The outdoor art garden is magical…read more Lovely staff that enjoys talking about art with you.

Very nice staff. Large Variety of artwork. Many price points.. They will spend the time to get to…read moreknow your needs.

Supporting local artists and paying an official visit to Ethan Blu's gallery. We met Ethan a few…read moreyears ago during the pandemic when he was hosting a virtual sip & paint event promoted by Yelp. He donned his Bob Ross wig and led us away on a fun experiment painting hummingbird birds. I believe it was the first time I actually painted anything on a canvas and I really had a great time. It was great that we had the opportunity to meet him in person this time around and we appreciated his charismatic nature. Thank you Ethan, for the personalized gifts and we look forward to another visit.

Transcended on over to Ethan's gallery finally! I've been following him via social media since the…read morepandemic. I had always planned on coming into the gallery at some point in time. The stars aligned as we roamed around Solana Beach like "locals acting like tourists" as I say. We're N SD peeps & honestly there is always something to explore. In between coffee cafes and consignment shops Cedros Art district is literally right up my alley. I just love the arts whether it's live music, photography, paintings, and/or you name it! We were warmly greeted by Anna & Ethan himself. Birds of a feather ~~ as I too dabble as an artist. He's hosts several events too! I'd like to return for one of those in person events. Once upon a time we joined one of his virtual "paint and sip" parties~~ via zoom at home. That was a lot of fun but now that pandemic has eased up on us we can interact in person again. If you appreciate the arts I'd highly suggest that you go and check out his works too! It took me a hot minute..but am so glad we finally made it! Now I'm inspired to get out my canvases and splatters some paint on them!!!

This place was really cool and a lot bigger than I thought! Got to speak with the artist as well…read morefor insight.

I went for fashion week San Diego. That's where they hosted it this year. The shows were great. Too…read morebad Friday got a bit rained out. Saturday show was amazing but very small space for the show. It would have been great if the stage was a bit more raised. As for the gallery, it's a beautiful and Small gallery that gives you the opportunity to interact with the artist creating the artwork. It's worth walking along the short path which features sculptures among the plants and has a nice little out door venue area between all the art. Great little local place to check out if you have never been

Very cute gift shop with representation of many local artists and nicely displayed items. I found…read morethis place just by coincidence as was having coffee at the charming coffee shop right in the corner (I was not very familiar with this corner of Encinitas). I found several earrings that were very nice and the painting in the walls are my style. Also the rug that welcomes you to the store is super nice and I could not resist to take a picture of it. However, could not find that special item to buy yesterday. I guess I need more visits, but so far pretty cool store.

Proprietor Debra Skinner opened this lovely little flavor about three months ago. Varying from…read morepost modern fashion sketches, to african jewelry tied to philanthropy - this is definitely a store just to stop in and see what they've got this weekend. Stopped in on my way to The Den, and was warmly greeted by Debra. Good luck with the business!!