I saw an ad on Instagram (I know, beware) and we decided to go sort of last minute. Instagram ead…read moreof driving up North for some spooky fun I figured try something new and a little more local. And I am so glad we did! Can't believe we have been missing out all these years (I believe this is their 15th year) We had VIP entry for 7pm and at 1st I thought I could have saved some money and gone general entry but ended up the extra cost was well worth the money. The general entry line wasn't super long at 1st but for sure it started getting packed. We were 1st in line and eager to check everything out and get some good scares. The trial is a bit uneven but is well lit and actually not too bad to walk. The scareators were amazing, the props as well and the staff superb! The scares are enhanced knowing you are literally walking through the buildings and area of the old amusement park. We were in the first group to enter and what I liked not is we were spaced out. Even though there were roughly 8 of us we all got a chance to get scared. There was no overcrowding or trying to fit too many people through at once. It was perfect. Parking is free and easy in and out (dirt lot but we'll maintained). Depending on the time and date you go might help factor in which ticket option you want. There are three options, general line, fast pass, and VIP. Each allow you to stand in or bypass the line. Later in the season I would for sure go with fast pass at least. I can picture this haunt getting busier. Overall a great local haunt, well priced, easy to get to and awesome people. Can't wait to go back!

I had a really nice time with my friends... I think the…read moreticket price is worth it for the art you get to experience. Yeah we did have to wait a little after opening to actually get in, but it wasn't that bad, and it was opening night after all. One thing I would suggest is having some Halloween music to listen to while in the queue. All of the actors were so cool and did a great job. It was a nice long experience and I liked not being rushed through (at Seaworld and some other big ones they had security guards everywhere which kinda ruined the atmosphere). I'm so grateful that there were sections of the trail where I was just completely alone. The roominess of this haunt really helps sell it, along with the location in the mountains. It's a beautiful place to be even when you're scared.

First haunt of the season for me, I was super impressed! I was hoping this would be about on par…read morewith Haunted Trails, and it totally nailed it. The set design is great, good use of animatronics and puppets, there were a couple sequences that I thought were very unique out of all the places I've been to. The actors are awesome of course! Shoutout to the bride especially.

This was such an amazing haunted house! Regular tickets are $31 credit, or $28 cash. It seemed…read moreexpensive to me but it was 100% worth it. We waited for maybe half an hour, but you can skip the line for an extra $10. The set and props are so detailed and the actors are amazing. You walk through on a designated path and there are different themed parts. They definitely make you jump and scream! It took us almost an hour to walk through the whole thing. Highly recommend for Halloween fun!

Checked out a public star party with the San Diego Astronomy Association at Tierra del Sol. The…read morevolunteers were friendly and knowledgeable, and they let you look through some serious telescopes. Saw Saturn, Jupiter, and a few deep sky objects I've never seen before. Dark sky site is way better than anything in the city. Members were happy to answer questions and didn't make you feel dumb for being new. Small membership fee, but public nights are free. If you're into space at all, it's worth the drive. Bring layers because it gets cold at night. Just a great group of people sharing a cool hobby.

What a great group. I encourage you to come on out and explore the night sky on a public star party…read morenight at one of the multiple sites in the county. Check out the calendar at sdaa.org

As a lifelong San Diegan, I feel like a dope that I didn't know about this sooner. Took my…read moregirlfriend out last weekend and for about $45 TOTAL we got a beautiful 45-minute train ride as well as admission to the Train Museum where they have more train cars to explore including a well-preserved Jim Crow-era segregated car as well as John Spreckles' personal caboose. And the volunteers who work there are really nice and very well informed. I would love to take visiting friends and relatives out for the experience but I would also gladly go back by myself just for the train ride. Seriously, if you don't mind the drive out there (and why would you - the mountain scenery is gorgeous), this might be the single greatest value in terms of a local weekend excursion. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's probably a bit out of the way for school field trips from the city, but kids will especially love the experience.

A fun, really overlooked part of Campo with tons of opportunities for train rides, history, and a…read moregreat gift shop. There are a few dogs on-site, so beware if you're bringing your mutt.

I went to the Summer Stampede in August. It was a fun thing to do on a Saturday night. It started…read moreat 7pm-ish. It's an amateur rodeo, so a lot of bronco and bull riders weren't completing their rides, but it was $20 to get in. Also several kid events that were pretty cute. The website said....no outside food or drinks. No one checked anything. It said to get there early to get a grandstand seat. There was plenty of seats, even in the shade. It also said they would have a burger pop-up restaurant. They did not. They had a concussion stand with $5 hot dogs and nachos, $3 waters, $6 lagers and seltzers. It was hot so we had a couple drinks, then did a late night dinner. Oh, parking in the rodeo lot was a nightmare. It was $20 and no one helped cars get out onto the road, so we sat in the lot forever. Rookie mistake.

First time at the Lakeside Rodeo. A friend from my weekend job offered me free ticket thanks to her…read morebrother working at Ford which is a sponsor. So we put the hats and the boots and enjoyed the horses, the bulls and the ambiance. My friend used to ride horses in her ranch in a Mexico so I was glad to be among aficionados and totally got in the mood. We parked pretty far and walked around 15 minutes to the place. Lots of young people, all very good looking! Maybe I should go often to this type of places and meet a cowboy . The show was great and the presenter was very entertaining. I liked the attendees too, pretty civilized, tons of young people and couples. Very pleasant and nice experience in and out.

The Barona Velley Rose Garden is a little known gem in San Diego County. About an hour from…read moredowntown San Diego, it is one of only 10 rose gardens in the United States featuring world-renowned David Austin Roses. There are 390 exotic and fragrant rose varietals. My wife and I first enjoyed visiting the Garden during the pandemic. The roses are absolutely beautiful and laid out perfectly. Today, we returned for a visit, and yes there are fewer roses in bloom ... but those were very nice.

I had such a great time here! I stopped by on my way back to San Diego proper after visiting the…read morelocal alpaca farm (yay feeding alpacas!), and from the moment I arrived, I felt so welcomed. Diane was an absolute joy--she had me laughing every time she came by the table! We did the wine and olive oil tasting, and while not every wine was exactly my style (wine is all about personal taste, after all), they were all well-crafted and enjoyable in their own way. The balance of fruit and acidity was spot on, and I really appreciated the lower alcohol content (most around 13.2%), which is rare for the area. Unfortunately, we missed out on trying the Pinot Noir since it had just sold out, but the newly bottled Montepulciano is going to be a perfect light summer wine! Chris also stopped by, and we ended up having such a fantastic conversation that I truly didn't want to leave. This is the kind of winery that makes you feel like an old friend from the moment you walk in, and it absolutely makes you want to return. And I definitely will! Highly recommend!

I have been wanting to visit this vineyard for some time now and it didn't disappoint . The wine…read morethe ambience was all 5 star . We did a wine tasting and loved each and every single wine . The owner Diane went above and beyond to make us feel at home . You must try their olive oil tasting as well . Had a great experience and will definitely be returning !

Penny set it all up for a big party and it was wonderful! The place was clean and had good sound…read morefor our microphones and the kitchen was roomie and they have two fridges. Penny helped us get in early to decorate and was SO ACCOMMODATING! I recommend this sweet little place for weddings, meetings,or any