The best lights of the year!!! And for such a great cause..... we make this a tradition every…read moreholiday season,because it's so close we go a bunch of times!!! Don't miss out!

I hope no one wants to behead me for giving 4 stars...it's just, BELARDO LIGHTS was on the top 10…read morebest lights in San Diego list and for anyone to drive across San Diego 15-20+ miles for what they think they will be getting, is just kind of a slap in the face as the name can be slightly deceiving...it is not your typical "neighborhood" light show - think candy cane lane, pepper drive, merry-tage etc.... All I am saying is, if your family hops in SUV to drive all the way across town, just make sure you understand it is ONE house, (1), singular..not plural. PERIOD. Just ONE house that does lights. Now, that 1 house is an incredible sight to see, as you can tell from the photos and videos posted online and on yelp. They support a wonderful cause, we donated in the cute donation box set up in the front - the music is wonderful, the lighting goes perfectly - it is a synchronized light show - I mean, they did it right.... I just wanted to clarify for anyone that turns right on BELARDO and thinks...why are none of these houses lit up, why is it so dark, why does no one have lights...well...ya gotta keep on driving until ya get to the one house. Perhaps change the name to BELARDO HOME or HOME ON BELARDO or Belardo light show. That's all, carry on. xoxo

This is only my second year coming to Starlight circle but it has quickly become one of my favorite…read moreplaces to see lights. It is located right by Santana High School, which they open for parking and bathrooms! So there will always be a spot to park, even if it's a little far. We usually drive it though, since it's like one huge circle of a street. There's beautifully lit houses, light shows, art, and blow ups out! A good portion of the houses also had stands in front of them where they sold hot chocolate, tameles (one of the best I've ever had), macrons, kettle corn, cup of noodles, hot apple cider, and other holiday snacks! You can drive it as many times as you want, just look out for people walking! I highly recommend this is a free holiday must see in San Diego.

Our favorite family holiday outing! This was our 13th year and the houses never disappoint! Fun…read moreholiday lights and decor with neighbors selling yummy treats and crafts. Parking is made easy with a convenient lot at the nigh school down the street.

Not in the best neighborhood and not super well kept but she still is beautiful. Drive there from…read morethe main road is not far so it is easy to get there with GPS.

This is a very cool and very much not inhabited house in the middle of a neighborhood. To find:…read moreHeading south from Rosarito on free road. Drive about 3-4 miles from Las Rocas resort. Turn left at Oxxo under toll road Take first right on Blv Puerto Nuevo and immediately right on Calle Cancun drive to end and turn right at salmon house and then immediately left. House is ahead in left.

This place is not what it used to be 10+ years ago. There used to be a collection of small homes…read morewith shorter doorways and windows/ceilings lower to the ground...homes built for little people to live in. It was cool to see accesible housing. This home...I actually don't think it is even that. The house looks like a normal home, and WOW it is extremely difficult to even see this house. The road to get here is extremely steep, NARROW, fast-moving with irritated drivers, and absolutely no parking. There is also a lot of construction going on throughout the road. I really don't recommend wasting your time or gas money coming here.

It's not so much seeing the house as it is driving down through the canyon off the top of Hillside…read moreDrive after driving by the house that is the treat. You'll see breathtaking views of the Pacific and La Jolla so beautifully situated beneath. The houses along that drive are jaw droppers too. Just drive by... you'll enjoy the views!

Weird. Cool? They…read morelook like funky mini golf course statues. One of them looks like toast.

I love random stuffs and these two are definitely random.read more

Such a cute neighborhood to visit. I came here recently and stopped by the local ramen shop…read more Although it was night time, I still noticed that there were so many businesses open and honestly, it was thriving. There are so many shops in this neighborhood too, making it a great place to shop and eat and simply spend a day with friends and fam. Def a spot to visit in NCSD.

Carlsbad Village is a great place to walk, shop, and dine. It's quaint, clean, and…read morepedestrian-friendly, with a train station and plenty of crosswalks. The dining scene offers a wide range of options, and some recent favorites include: * Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar * French Corner Cafe * Poki Poki Boba & Brewski * Pop Pie Co. * Shoots Fish and Beer Just across the street is the beautiful Frazee Beach, one of several state beaches in Carlsbad. It features some wide sandy stretches and a great promenade that extends to Tamarack beach. What keeps the village from a 5-star rating? Parking, especially on warm weekends and Friday and Saturday nights. It's no easy feat finding parking anywhere close!

The wife and I came here in 2018 and liked it so much that we returned. Thus, I decided to update…read moremy review. This time in 2025, I avoided food poisoning and did not go back to the restaurant that made me deathly ill in 2018. It is still open and still serves gelato. My impression this time was much more favorable. There are so many restaurants to choose from, it is hard to imagine how we made our choices last time. It's a pizza lover's dream. I think you could eat pizza at a different restaurant every day for half a year. There are cute little shops and food stores that sell Italian foods and pasta. The Little Italy is quite large, I think larger than the one in NYC, so you can spend a lot of time walking, eating and drinking, and people watching.

Little Italy was *truly* the perfect spot to stay as first-time visitors to San Diego. We were…read morecentral to so much by staying in the La Pensione. The farmer's market was right outside on Saturday, and there were dozens of top-tier restaurants and bars within short walking distance. I'm so glad we stayed in this neighborhood over Gaslamp, as that was on my radar too but sounded like it may have been too wild. We didn't have a car, so parking wasn't a problem, and public transportation was close by. It was also easy to call for a Lyft. I also appreciated how close it was to the airport. I'd absolutely stay in Little Italy again in the future if the price permits!

So fun. I love local quirky things like this. My wife and daughter have traversed the intersection…read moreand are taking photos. lol

OK... I drove by The Lips yesterday and noticed that the weeds are starting to grow in front,…read moreblocking the view. Lip Lovers, Inc. needs to get out there and do some tidying up! Also, Abigail N. mentioned that the gift shop is not open - that needs to change. Come on, folks, let's not neglect this regional treasure!

Old Town Temecula has such cute, quirky vibes!…read more It's a relatively short walk from one end to the other about 15 minutes, but definitely be prepared for the heat. The sun makes that walk feel a bit longer than it actually is. We passed by so many unique shops and inviting restaurants. The highlight of our walk was seeing a Mario and Luigi just hanging out in a car parked in front of one of the stores. It's those little unexpected details that make this place so charming. Highly recommend for a weekend stroll, just remember to stay hydrated.

Old Town Temecula is a historic district of the city that has a western-themed vibe. It's…read moreconsidered the "downtown" of Temecula as it has a lot of dining, entertainment, and nightlife but it's still relatively small and compact. It has a Wild West charm that spans to the buildings, restaurants and bars in the form of "saloons", and wooden boardwalks and western-style storefronts. There is a farmers market every Saturday at 8am where tons of vendors show up selling things from food, veggies, fruits, honey, and lot more. There are also free public restrooms throughout for convenience. There is free parking at the many garages around and on the street which makes it easy to explore the area.