The Butchery

This relaxed Japanese joint specializes in kitchen entrees, such as ramen, yakitori & rice bowls.

Refined Italian fare includes burrata & pasta served in a homey, intimate space with outdoor patio.

Fun spot for inventive breakfast plates, plus craft beer & cocktails, in hip & quirky surrounds.

Traditional Chinese dishes, especially dim sum, offered in a casual setting.

Contemporary Italian cooking with vegan options offered in warm digs with reclaimed wood & a patio.

Animae, an upscale spot in downtown San Diego, dazzles with sumptuous steak and Filipino-Asian fusion dishes in a chic vibe that's perfect for any occasion.

Upscale rooms in a posh Spanish-style resort offering a golf course, a spa & restaurants. Off Interstate 15, this sophisticated Spanish-style resort is 1 mile from Bernardo Winery and 10 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The plush, warm rooms come with original artworks plus free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs and/or natural stone showers. Suites add golf course or garden views, and come with fireplaces, separate dining rooms and private balconies. There's a championship golf course and gardens, plus a spa and an outdoor pool with open-air cabanas. Other amenities include 2 restaurants, a terrace lounge-bar and event spaces.

A whimsical, kid-friendly museum in Balboa Park brimming with detailed scale models of California railroads, perfect for train lovers young and old.

Nestled on a former naval center, this vibrant shopping destination boasts art galleries and museums, perfect for leisurely strolls and family fun.

Familiar Mexican eats, with an emphasis on seafood, served against an unpretentious backdrop.