First, shout out to Gil. He helped us rebook our tour since my mom was sick the original date we…read morechose. He was so helpful! My family had Such a fantastic day enjoying the Oasis Camel Dairy farm. From the back story of how the couple met, to feeding animals to education everything was entertaining and fun. We didn't have little kids with us, but still enjoyed this so much. Our 2hr noon hour tour had about 70ppl on it. We never felt like it was too many in any one place. The owners were so good about answering questions and were very funny! I'd highly recommend this to families who have kids and want to see and visit camels up close. Plan to take a picnic lunch, and plenty of water. The camels were awesome, they definitely wanted our apple treats so, it's worth buying extra.

The public tour that we attended on a weekend was so great! It was fun to hear the turkeys gobble…read morein the background while Gil was giving details about the camel that was part of the tour. In addition to this, we were surprised to see koi, goldfish, parrots and be able to feed the camels as well as the sheep in the grounds. After the 2 hour tour ended, we drove to the lavender field and took photos - also saw camels running down the pasture to where the lavender field was while a staff member gave a brief 15 minute overview about the camels. It looked like a scene from a fairy tale. The vista of the mountains and greenery is so beautiful, and the environment peaceful. It was such a beautiful time, and we definitely enjoyed the friendliness of Gil, Nancy and all the staff we interacted with.

I booked a high tea for six girlfriends and we had a great time! This cute small business is right…read moreon the main business strip in Escondido and is well-regarded in the community. I thought the food was delicious. It started with some fresh fruit and then we had our choice of broccoli cheese or tomato basil soup. A few girls in our group got each and both were enjoyed very much. The pastry tower was really lovely. Standouts for me were the egg salad sandwich, shepherds pie and chocolate mousse. We tried a few of the teas, everyone loved the Buccaneer Black Tea and the Peaches & Roses. The women who owned the business were so nice and we had fun looking around the little shop afterward. We would definitely return to this business.

Going here has changed my view on High Tea. I live close to…read morehere, and walk Grand Avenue a lot, I pass by the Grand tea room, a lot and have never been. I can't say I had the interest in going, however that changed and my curiosity about what a High Tea was, and the crowds here at "Tea Time" left me wanting to try it out. This was not just Tea, this was a bounty of tea, they had so many different types and flavors of tea (40+) that you sort of want to try them all, while technically you can as the tea is unlimited, but trust me you won't as the two pots of tea you start with, is a lot of tea for two! Sure, in a larger group you can try a lot more, but it's still a lot of tea. The Grand Tea, High Tea option was what we went with, and you started with a soup, followed by a tiered selection of sandwiches, desserts and scones. I assumed that I would have a snack here and then get something else to actually eat but I was filled to the brim when I left here. This place was full to capacity when we went, but you did not feel encroached on, the owner Louisa, the servers, all amazing, welcoming and nice. I feel like I was a bit unprepared as everyone else was dressed up with little hats, and my wife and I had no little hats! Next time, I will 100% at least sport that little hat, and there will be a next time, absolutely great experience!

I had a great experience at Moon Nursery, thanks to one of their team members. Vincent Grano has…read morehelped make mom's backyard look beautiful. He was very knowledgeable and patient to help us choose the right plants. It's refreshing to receive such friendly and attentive customer service.

A HUGE shout-out to the Moon Nursery team!…read more I especially want to give a heartfelt thank you to Amanda, Antonio, and his amazing planting team for helping make this experience possible! They have been wonderful to work with, and I'm absolutely loving the beginning stages of our backyard transformation. We still have a little more to finish, but seeing everything come together has me SO excited! I can't wait to see the finished product and enjoy our beautiful new backyard space. Thank you, Moon Nursery team, for doing such a wonderful job and helping bring our vision to life! We appreciate you more than you know!

What a gem to find this family owned nursery in the heart of Poway!…read more The nursery is MASSIVE! I could spend hours here looking at all the different plants, trees, and flowers. They have an extensive selection to choose from and if you don't find what you're looking for, they will help you find it. Their prices may be a little higher for some items compared to corporate stores like Home Depot but the quality justifies the price. For some other things, they are actually the lowest price. The nursery is clean and organized with plenty of workers to help assist you with picking something out, answering any questions, or helping you load things into the car. I was in and out within 15 minutes! The parking lot is plentiful so no issues there. For parents of little ones or those who love watching mini trains, they have a huge mini train track set up outside in the back by the bonsai trees. A fun and free entertainment to keep your kids occupied while you shop. We bought an apple tree so hope it's fruitful (crossing fingers)!

Went shopping for a citrus tree. This place carries plants…read morefrom the Monrovia supply.but they carry such a large section. I've never seen this many different and hard to find plants. Plenty of people working to help load or answer questions. The prices are higher than big box stores, but your not going to find this kind of variety and different sizes at any box stores. I feel that the higher prices are justified based on selection and the customer service

It's a cute place to get a few fruit items, something to eat or check out crafts/jewelry…read more Beyond that you are able to walk around the open shops in permanent buildings. There are two ways to enter and they do not connect by car. Rancho Bernardo or Poway. If you're on foot, you're set. Lately I find myself purchasing adorable masks for the CV19 issues. This market is really a place to hang out with a small cluster of friends.

Friday farmers market from 9am-1pm…read more Teeny tiny market....maybe 12 vendors, if that much. You could easily be in and out in 10 minutes. Two produce stands, at most. There are a few food vendors... Not really a farmers market. This is more like a vendor gathering of things... Hard pass. Go to the vista one by the courthouse. It's huge!

I absolutely love this Hidden Gem in Escondido. It's especially great around the holidays, and when…read moreyou want to shop Loco. It's the cutest store that sells items from several different people that rent space inside. It has tons of items from antiques, to Furniture, to clothing, to nostalgic candy and everything in between. It's especially nice to go during the holidays, as they have tons of great items for gifting, or decorating. Some of the booths will have sales on their items as well. I've done several articles of clothing from here that I really loved. There is plenty of street parking around, and you can walk to other stores and restaurants just a ways down the street. They have frequent star events where they will offer treats and drinks as well. Check this place out first your holiday shopping, or just all year round. It's definitely unique, and has the most beautiful items inside. I'm sure you will agree once you make a visit.

I love this place! There is SO much to look at, it's impossible to leave here empty handed. They…read morehave everything from gifts, to furniture to antiques! I've found some collector books and some rare items as well. Everything is very reasonably priced as well. The staff is so friendly and on occasion they provide drinks and snacks! Definitely worth a visit.

I've never once experienced a rude cashier here. Until today. After waiting at the only open…read moreregister (light on) with no one around for a couple minutes, a man walked up and started ringing up my stuff. Didn't say a word the entire time. Besides that, there was a dog (NOT a service dog) cruising around on a leash and the whole store smelled like urine. I will never be back. Grocery Outlet shouldn't have a problem.

I accidently left my phone at the store. And when I tried to look up the store phone number to…read morecall and see if someone was nice enough to turn my phone in - come to find out - stores don't have listed phone numbers. Apparently, Aldi's thinks this is a cost saving measure. Although entirely my fault, I had to make the 10 mile drive back into town to find out if someone was nice enough to turn in the phone. Not good Aldi's!

Natalie made my dream bouquet for my wedding. It's been a month since the wedding and I still talk…read moreabout it all the time. I had a florist and they dropped out 2 weeks before my wedding and my family stumbled upon Natalie through a few connections and despite all the stress, I now realize what a blessing it was. knew I wanted a cascading bouquet with succulents. I know working with succulents must take skill and then incorporating them into a cascading bouquet is quite the challenge. It was perfection! My husbands boutonnière was the perfect match as it also had a succulent. I also really loved the corsages for the moms, I was kind of jealous as I wished I could wear one too. By far one of my favorite vendors for my wedding. The most important part is she cared to make my vision a reality. She did.

Natalie is phenomenal! Both as an artist, and as a kind, caring, passionate human being. She…read moreinvested a lot of time and effort in meeting with me, getting to know me, and understanding my vision for my wedding. Then she took that vision and made it even better than I could have hoped for! Our ceremony was gorgeous, our photos came out stunning, and I actually cried when I first saw my bridal bouquet. Natalie had the brilliant and touching idea of adding photo charms of both of my late grandmothers into my bouquet. Little details like that (and many more!) made me so grateful for and confident in Natalie's creative eye and passionate heart. I would HIGHLY recommend her for your own big events!