Arts & Entertainment

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    California Center for the Arts, Escondido

    The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County. The Center's sprawling 12 acre campus houses a 1, 523-seat Concert Hall, a 406-seat Center Theater, a visual arts museum, art and dance studios, and a conference center with meeting and banquet facilities. Along...
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    Mission Trails Regional Park

    Everything at Mission Trails Regional Park is free and it is just 12 miles from downtown San Diego. At 5, 800 acres, it is the largest urban open space park west of the Mississipi. The park features 40 miles of spectacular trails for your walking, hiking, mountain biking, birding, and...
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    Mission San Luis Rey

    Old Mission San Luis Rey, the "King of the Missions," is a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798 and is home to the Franciscan Friars. Old Mission San Luis Rey is the largest of the 21 California Missions and according to the San Diego Union Tribune is ranked first among...
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    Pechanga Arena San Diego

    Pechanga Arena San Diego is San Diego’s leading destination for sporting events, family shows and live entertainment. Home to the San Diego Gulls, and San Diego Seals, Pechanga Arena San Diego hosts 125 events and 750, 000 visitors each year. In November 2016, Pechanga Arena San Diego celebrated fifty years...
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    The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

    The Dinner Detective: True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – San Diego & Carlsbad Discover America’s largest and most thrilling interactive murder mystery dinner theater, now captivating diners across Downtown San Diego and Carlsbad. Partake in a night that fuses uproarious comedy, immersive suspense, and a gourmet plated dinner as...
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    California Surf Museum

    Founded in 1986, California Surf Museum: The First 25 Years is a brief look at where the museum started and its growth through the past 25 years, showcasing some special donations, including the popular Plastic Fantastic as seen on The American Pickers. The California Surf Museum's history is defined by...
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    Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla

    The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) invites all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. Explore our collection galleries and the special exhibition For Dear Life: Art, Medicine, and Disability through February 2, 2025. You may also enjoy the museum's...
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    San Diego Natural History Museum

    Nature lovers: this is your headquarters. For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been the place where nature lovers gather to learn, discover, and share their love of this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California...
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    Lamb's Players

    Lamb's is one of Southern California's leading non-profit performing arts organizations. We produce year-round in two vibrant locations: Lamb's Players Theatre in the charming island community of Coronado, and the Horton Grand Theatre in San Diego's exciting Gaslamp Quarter. Our Mission: Tell Good Stories Well. We look for narratives that...
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    Historic Balboa Theatre

    The historic Balboa Theatre hosts concerts, comedians, dance companies, and more in the heart of the Gaslamp District. The theatre is owned by the City of San Diego and is managed & operated by the 501(C) (3) non-profit arts organization San Diego Theatres. The theatre regularly hosts performances & presentations...
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