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SAN DIEGO COUNTY Swami's. 760/633‑2740. Surf North County's most famous waves. BONUS road trip ESCONDIDO (E6) Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. 760/941‑1791. 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave. Recall past farm equipment and machinery at this 40‑acre site. California Center for the Arts. 760/839‑4138. 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Dance, music, and theater in world‑class showcase. Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum. 760/749‑1666. 29013 Champagne Blvd. Taste the good life: Chardonnay and classic convertibles. Heritage Walk Museum. 760/743‑8207. 321 N. Broadway. Go back in time to the 19th century. San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd. Choose your safari adventure and expe‑ rience animals like never before. Feel the power of tigers at the new Tiger Trail, opening Memorial Day weekend. sdzsafaripark.org. See ad, p. 61 San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. 760/737‑2201. Commemorates 1846 battle in Mexican‑American War. Visit Escondido. 760/839‑4777. 235 E. Grand Ave. This beautiful "Hidden Valley" is 30 mi northeast of San Diego and has something for everyone: Lakes, golf, safari park, arts, theatre, shopping, wineries, breweries, and culinary delights! visitescondido.com. Welk Resort Theatre. 888/802‑7469. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. Take advantage of this intimate 339‑seat venue for family‑friendly musicals. FALLBROOK (B4) Fallbrook Historical Society Museums. 760/723‑4125. 260 Rocky Crest Rd. Progress from early settler history to a circa 1900 farmhouse to antique Ford cars. OCEANSIDE (D3) Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center. 760/439‑2473. 2202 S. Coast Hwy. Spot birds, mam‑ mals, amphibians, and reptiles in lagoon wetlands. California Surf Museum. 760/721‑6876. 312 Pier View Way. Catch the evolution of surfboard design and manufacturing techniques. Mission San Luis Rey. 760/757‑3651. 4050 Mission Ave. 18th of the 21 California missions. Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau. 877/669‑0362. Enjoy a casual, family‑friendly community complete with wide sandy beaches, Cape Cod‑style harbor, wooden pier, historic mission and a variety of art & culture. Central to major attractions. visitoceanside.org. See ad, p. 63 Oceanside Harbor. 760/435‑4000. 1540 Harbor Drive North. Stroll, shop, and dine at Harbor Village. Enjoy this waterfront setting and boat marina. harborstaff@ci.oceanside.ca.us; ci.oceanside.ca.us. See ad, p. 63 San Luis Rey River Trail. On foot or bike: an easy 7‑mile paved trail; no cars allowed. PALA (B5) Mission San Antonio de Pala. 760/742‑3317. Pala Mission Rd. Only mission still serving Native American worshippers. POWAY (F6) Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. 858/748‑0016. Espola Rd. Hike easy‑to‑challenging paths through beautiful ecological reserve. Poway‑Midland Railroad. 858/486‑4063. 14134 Midland Rd. SOLANA BEACH (F4) Cedros Design District. 858/755‑4775. S. Cedros. Find your style at interior design and home furnishing shops. 66 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM trip idea | EAST COUNTY DISTRICT Explore San Diego's high country and visit a nut farm, with stops to pick up still-warm baked goods for the drive. INFO California Welcome Center SM, Alpine; 619/445-0180 LEMON GROVE. Pucker up and pose for pictures with a mega‑size lemon, a quirky roadside landmark, then enjoy classic Greek fare (and tasty breakfasts) at Lemon Grove Café. (F1) CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK. On weekends, join ranger‑led nature hikes and, in summer, a host of interpretive programs. Cool off in Green Valley cascades. (E4) JULIAN. Walk through oak and pine forests to a striking desert overlook at William Heise County Park, then go from desert to dessert with a slice of apple‑and‑flaky‑crust good‑ ness at Julian Pie Company. (C4) SANTA YSABEL. Treasure‑hunt for pink and green tourmalines at Himalaya Mine. Visit classic Dudley's Bakery for seasonal fruit bars and just‑baked bread. (C3) PALOMAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK. Just take in the view, or consider following Scott's Cabin Trail, a moderate 3‑mile loop that passes remnants of an 1880s‑era homesteader site. Take a break at the fire lookout perched atop 5,438‑foot Boucher Hill. (B2) VALLEY CENTER. Go nuts-and not just for almonds, cashews, and pecans-but also for dried fruit and chocolate at landmark Bates Nut Farm, opened in 1921 (awesome pumpkin patch in autumn too). (C1) More ideas at visitcalifornia.com/san-diego http://www.sdzsafaripark.org http://www.visitescondido.com http://www.visitoceanside.org http://ci.oceanside.ca.us http://www.visitcalifornia.com/san-diego http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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