La Costa Resort Fireworks 2012

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On Sunday July 1, 2012 La Costa Resort & Spa will host the annual Independence Day Celebration.  This is a great fun family event for the whole family with activities like Bubble Making Magic with Whiskers, Family Scavenger Hunt, S’mores Nighttime Roast, Tattoos, craft, and face painting at Splash.  The event comes to an end with a huge fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.  Independence Holiday BBQ Buffet Dinner and Fireworks is held at Valley Pomenade from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., one seating $60 Adults, $35 Children, (does not include tax and service charge) * no member discount applied to this event.  For more information on tickets click here.

There are some of you who live close enough to watch from your house like my parents (lucky you!) or you may choose to sit over by the Batiquitos Lagoon for a nice view.  The closest park is La Costa Canyon Park, (not the high school) at the top of the park there is an incredible view of the ocean and the fireworks.  Please note there is no parking on La Costa Avenue with views of the fireworks, do not park on La Costa Avenue the police will give tickets to those doing so!  If you choose to watch from your car be sure to stay on a side street.  Be safe and enjoy!

FREE Kids Movies @ Krikorian This Summer!

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Thanks to The Super Dentists select movies at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Krikorian Theaters are free!  Seating is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to arrive early.  Next Tuesday June 19th is Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked which is a super cute movie!  Tuesday June 26th is Diary of a Wimpy Kid, July 3rd is Mr. Popper’s Penguins, July 10th is Rio, July 17th is We Bought a Zoo, July 24th is Hugo, July 31 is Kung Fu Panda 2, August 7th is Puss in Boots, August 14th is Rango and the last movie and my favorite on Tuesday August 21st is The Adventures of Tin Tin.  For more information click here.

Wave Waterpark 53% off!

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The Wave Water park in Vista is a fun place for families.  The normal cost for a child or adult over 42 inches tall is $16.95, with this deal you will receive two tickets for only $16 total!  The fine print for this deal: Limit 4 per purchaser, up to 4 additional as gifts • Valid any day during the 2012 operating season; visit http://www.thewavewaterpark.com for operating hours • Entire value may be used by 2 people in 1 visit or by 1 person in 2 visits.

Be aware that the Wave does have rides that require an inner tube and they do not provide them.   If you have one I would recommend bringing your own if not you may rent a single for $4 or double for $8.

The Wave water park also has Friday Night Splash, the Wave is open extended hours from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission tickets are only $7.95 per person (or a $3.00 upgrade with the same day regular park admission ticket).  They host fun games and competitions for prizes, and discount food is also available.  Another great thing is there is no charge for parking on any day or anytime.

This Weekend in San Diego

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Friday, June 8

Crusin’ Grand @ Downtown Escondido– Cruisin’ Grand is called one of the best cruises in the country. Stop by and see 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night.  The bands playing tonight are Stage 1 @ Maple: The Tone Junkies and at Stage 2 @ Kalmia: Cruzin///’for a Bluezin and Stage 3 @ Juniper:Grand Cruzers.  For more information click here.

Saturday, June 9

Rubio’s Beach Party @ Seaside Beach in Cardiff – In honor of World Oceans Day Rubio’s is throwing a beach party!  This free family event will have surfing,  beach games, free Rubio’s food, and will end with a beach cleanup.  Join me and my family on Saturday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for some fun in the sun!  Do you like to surf?  What about play bocce ball?  Build a sand castle lately?  This fun beach party will have complimentary surf lessons, a bocce ball tournament, sand castle building contests, face painting and badminton. Did I mention yet that the Rubio’s taco truck will also be hitting the beach offering The Original Fish Taco®, Salsa Verde Pan-Seared Shrimp Taco, and the Grilled Chicken Taco.  For more information click here.

Carlsbad Beach Fest on the Beach between Pine and Tamarck – The festival features competitive sporting events, live music on multiple stages, food, green product vendors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, a health and safety expo, opportunity drawings and prizes, a massive beach cleanup, and much more. See a list of the day’s events.

Concerts on the Promenade @ Prestcott Promenade in El Cajon – The Concerts on the Promenade (formerly Concerts on the Green) take place at Prescott Promenade, a small park in downtown El Cajon.  Each Friday beginning at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from May through September. The free, weekly Summer music series features top entertainers, food, dancing and drawings.  This week the band is Chini Comberros Spanish Flamenco Duo, for more information click here.

Concert Series @ Coronado Ferry Landing – Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer enjoy free concerts at the Coronado Ferry Landing beginning at 2 p.m.  Saturday Blue Frog Band will play and on Sunday Don Lee will perform.  For more information click here.

Kids Fest San Diego @ NTC Promenade, Point Loma – Kids will have a blast at this event which kid doesn’t like something called the messy zone?  There is a make and take craft creation station, and a dance party for those who like to move their feet.  This is a two-day event and tickets must be purchased for each day, a family four pack of tickets for one day is $60.  For more information on ticket prices click here, there are more options if you want to go both days.

Crafts for Kids @ Lakeshore Learning – The craft this week is a Flip Flop Notepad – Fun is afoot…as children design & decorate a notepad that looks like a real flip-flop.  For more information or to find a Lakeshore Learning center near you click here.

Sunday, June 10

Coronado Concerts in the Park @ Spreckles Park – Every Sunday at Spreckles park located at Orange Avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Streets at 6 p.m. enjoy free family concerts.  This week the band is Wild Child, for more information click here.

Legoland Water Park Cabana Rentals

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Legoland has opened the Chima Water Park since this post was written in 2012, for the most up to date information regarding Legoland Water Park Cabana rentals please click here for the new 2015 information.

Legoland Water Park is located in Carlsbad, California and is an amazing place to bring your kids.  We go at least once a week during the summer, and I have to say I enjoy it as much as my 5-year-old does!  A great option if you are planning on spending the day is renting a cabana.  It is great to have a place to sit, relax, and refuel when needed.  Included in the cabana rental is ten beverages (juice, water, & soda) in your own mini-frig, two complimentary towels, a duplo table with bricks for the kids to play with, and a full size family locker rental.  There are only 11 cabana rentals available, if you plan to reserve one you may do so in advance by calling (760) 438-5346.

If you have older children 6 and up I would recommend the cabanas by the Build a Raft River.  The cabanas in that area are Shark, Manta Ray, Parrot and Dolphin.  All of these are great because they are right by the Joker Soaker and you can watch you kids go down the larger water slides as well.  If you have younger children under age 6 reserve a cabana in the Duplo Splash Safari area, the best cabana in this area is Polar Bear.  The Polar Bear cabana is very close to the three water slides for younger children.  If you have toddlers or babies the cabanas Monkey, Tiger, Giraffe, and Elephant are great options because they are right by the Safari Splash Zoo.  If you do not plan to purchase a cabana plan to arrive at the water park when it opens.  This will allow for you to get a chair or chairs near where your children will spend most of his or her day.

The Cabana Full-Day Rental is broken down by hours of operation as listed below:

LEGOLAND Water Park Standard Cabanas

Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-5pm)		 $130
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-6pm)		 $130
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-7pm)		 $200

LEGO Chima Water Park Premium Cabanas

Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-5pm)		 $150
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-6pm)		 $150
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-7pm)		 $225

LEGO Chima Water Park Private Premium Cabanas

Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-5pm)		 $175
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-6pm)		 $175
Full day rental
(On days the Water Park is open from 10am-7pm)		 $275

 

 

LEGOLAND Water Park lockers are available for the duration of the day, allowing you entry/exit as needed to your contents stowed inside.  For a small locker it is $8.00 and the large is $10.00. For more information on lockers and cabana rentals click here.

For information on a FREE child admission to Legoland click here.

Free Summer Concerts in San Diego

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Free Summer Concerts

With the beautiful weather starting early this year (3 days of sun so far in June!) it is time to get out and enjoy the summer concerts for free.  There are tons of concerts all over San Diego throughout the summer, here are the first few I found… a lot more to come!

Apline Summer Concert Series @ Alpine Community Center Park, 1830 Alpine Blvd. Every other Sunday through Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m.  Begins on July 1st, 2012 with The Marine Corps Band.  The other concert dates are:  July 8, July 22, August 5, August 12.  Click here for more information and the full band line-up.

Balboa Park Twilight in the Park @ Spreckels Organ Pavilion on Tuesdays-Thursdays (with the exception of July 4th) from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  June 19 Stars on the Water, June 20 El Cajon German Band, June 21 Graceland , June 26 The Legends, June 27 Cool Fever, June 28 Bayou Brothers, July 3 Marine Band San Diego, July 5 145th Street, July 10 Ron Jermain, July 11 Breez’n, July 12 Catillacs, July 17 Mariachi Chula Vista, July 18 Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, July 19 San Diego Six, July 24 San Diego Youth Symphony, July 25 Corvelles, July 26 San Diego Civic Dance Arts, July 31 Coastal Communities Concert Band, August 1 San Diego Nite Band, August 2 Uncle Bob & The Earthmovers, August 7 Coronado Big Band, August 8 San Diego Concert Band, August 9 Kearny Mesa Band.  Click here for more information.

Spreckels Organ Festival @ Spreckels Organ Pavillion in Balboa Park Mondays at 7:30 p.m.  June 25 Robert Plimpton, July 2 Simon Gledhill, July 9 Tom Trenney, July 16 Ty Woodward, July 23 Diane Bish, July 30 Carlo Curley, August 6 Elizabeth & Raymond Chenault, August 13 Gordan Turk, August 20 Silent Movie Night with Dennis James, August 27 Carol Williams and Guests – Festival Grand Finale!  For more information click here.

Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park – The annual concert season begins in late June and continues every Friday evening through mid-August. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.  There are three locations for TGIF Jazz in the Park the first three weeks it is held at Stagecoach Park @ 3420 Camino de los Coches.  Dates and performances as follows: June 29th Mofo Party Band, July 6 Big Time Operator, July 13 Cafe R & B.  Poinsettia Park @ 6600 Hidden Valley Road, dates and performances as follows: July 20 Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums, July 27 B-Side Players, August 3 Madame Le Roux & Krewe plus Euphoria Brass Band.  Calavera Hills Park @ 2997 Glasgow Drive.  Dates and performances as follows:  August 10 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, August 17 Ruby & The Red Hots, August 24 Johnny Polanco Orchestra.  For more information on the Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the park click here.

Coronado Concerts in the Park @ Spreckles Park on Orange Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets, Sundays at 6:00 p.m unless otherwise stated.  June 10 The Wild Child, June 17 Navy Southwest Show Band, June 24 Mar Dels, July 1 Stillettos w/ Tommy Price, July 4 Coronado Community Big Band at 4:00 p.m., July 8 Palomar Pacific Coast Concert Band, July 22 Rockola, July 29 Neon Nation, August 5 Liquid Blue, August 12 Surfin’ Safari, August 19 Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, August 26 Navy Southwest WInd Ensemble, September 2 Redlands 4th of July Band at 5:00 p.m., September 9 In Midlife Crisis at 5:00 p.m.  For more information on the Coronado Concerts in the park click here.

Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series @ The Coronado Ferry Landing on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  June 9 Blue Frog Band, June 10Don Lee (solo), June 16 Paragon Band, June 17 Crown Island Jazz Band 1-4 p.m., June 23 Dixie Jazz Katz, June 24 Velvet Cafe, June 30 Finding the Constant Jazz Quartet, July 1 Coronado Big Band 1-3 p.m., July 4 Crown Island Jazz Band 1-4 p.m., July 6 “Life’s A Beach” kick-off KyXy 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., July 7 Don Lee (solo), July 8 Stiletto’s, July 14 Paragon Band, July 15 Blue Frog Band, July 21 Dixie Jazz Katz, July 22 Cool Fever July 28, Finding the Constant Jazz Quartet, July 29 Teagan Taylor Trio, August 4 Blue Frog Band, August 5 Stiletto’s, August 11 Paragon Band, August 12 Finding the Constant Jazz Quartet, August 18 Swamp Critters, August 19 Crown Island Jazz Band 1-4 p.m., August 25 Don Lee (solo), August 26 Teagan Taylor Trio.


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