Diversity and innate beauty make San Diego North a preferred destination. Visitors enjoy a world of award-winning golf courses, the sea, beautiful whiate sand beaches, fishing, shopping, inspiring art and theater, wineries, gardens, and world-famous attractions. Whether you choose an action-packed weekend, or a "do nothing" retreat, your stay will be rewarding and memorable.

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Accommodation
San Diego North offers everything from luxurious resorts to quaint bed and breakfast inns. Depending on your taste and budget, visitors may find themselves steps away from our sandy beaches or in cozy retreats nestled in the mountainous backcountry. North County Hotels & Resorts

North County Beaches
Miles and miles of beautiful beaches are fantastic for surfing, swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. With loads of amenities like showers, restrooms, picnic areas, and nearby parking, North County beaches are great for families with younger kids as well as favorite place among the older kids. North County is a great place to gather to watch the sunset or to start a seaside stroll. Carlsbad is also blessed with three picturesque lagoons; these sensitive ecosystems are ideal for bird watching and nature walks.

Golf
Lush greens, rolling fairways, steep bunkers, brilliantly designed, impeccably landscaped... San Diego North is a golfer's paradise. Home to over 40 courses and a manufacturing mecca for golf-related products, one would argue that it is the center of the golf universe. Whether you're an avid player or just like to putt around, visitors won't be disappointed in the array of challenging golf courses.

Wild Animal Park
At the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Escondido, guests can view more than 3,200 animals on a guided monorail tour, the Heart of Africa Walking Safari, or by exploring the Mombasa Lagoon in Nairobi Village. Sprawling over 2,200 acres, the park is known for its success breeding such species as the southern white rhino and Arabian oryx. Don't miss Condor Ridge, which focuses on 13 endangered North American species of these beautiful birds. San Diego Attractions

Legoland
At Legoland® California kids rule. They can learn to drive, build a real robot and even conquer the Dragon (the roller coaster, that is). It's fun for the whole family. Feel free to push, pull, stomp and steer through more than 50 exciting rides and adventures, all adding up to nonstop fun. Open daily; take the I-5 to Carlsbad.

Dining in North County
Every city has a few famous restaurants where the tables are always booked and the chefs are superstars. These restaurants are hot for one reason, they ensure your dining experience will be unforgettable. If you're looking for great service and creative, delicious food, you're sure to find it in one of these San Diego jewels. We'll lead you to some of the best restaurants in San Diego, whether you feel like dining along some of the most beautiful beaches in the country or in the bustling heart of the city. San Diego Restaurants

North County Wineries
Wineries and Wine Tasting in San Diego. Visit San Diego Wine Country. Tour a winery and discover how wine is made, spend the day sampling and comparing various veritals, tour several different wineries on a day trip beginning in Carlsbad and ending in the historic town of Julian or the Temecula Valley Wine Country. If wine tasting is the goal, then the drive is the magic - the routes are some of the most scenic in California. San Diego Wineries

North County Links
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Address: 11855 Avenue of Industry, San Diego CA, 92128 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Staybridge Suites
All New Staybridge Suites Carmel Mountain is an all suite hotel with studio, one and two-bedroom suites. We offer a complimetnary hot buffet breakfast every morning. More info Address: 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, San Diego CA, 92009 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: KSL Resorts
Where could you find a nicer place to be than snuggled between the fresh, crisp linens in a beautiful retreat when night falls. Or, where the morning sun greets you along with a gentle tap on your door as room service arrives. La Costa guest accommodations elegantly enhance the total resort experience. We offer 474 accommodations, in the midst of 400 lush acres. More info Address: 2008 Harbor Dr. N, San Diego CA, 92054 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Independent
The Oceanside Marina Suites offers spacious rooms with oceans and harbor views. Our suites are equipped with full size kitchen and cozy fireplaces. Every guest can enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast, heated pool and spa, sauna and barbecue area. We have a beautiful gazebo by the water that is perfect for weddings and other special occasions. More info

Antica Trattoria

Address: 5654 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego CA , 91942 Make Reservation
When Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile designed Antica Trattoria in 2001, he recreated his Sicilian juvenescence by bringing the authentic flavors of contemporary Tuscan cuisine to the heart of La Mesa. Antica Trattoria allows guests to get away from the hectic streets of the Gaslamp and take pleasure in its serene setting where scenes from Italy emboss cream walls and antiquated decor grants diners a traditional Italian dining experience. Chef Basile used his unique culinary creativity to blend his Sicilian heritage with fresh ideas, producing inventive new entrees busting with flavor and zest, such as the Penne Alla Milanese made scrumptious by creamy brandy and saffron sauce. With a complementing wine list and superb service, this restaurant provides a classically fantastic Italian excursion. More ...

Mille Fleurs

Address: 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe CA , 92067 Make Reservation
Picture a romantic retreat in the French countryside where days conclude with glowing fireplaces and elegant meals, and you have the essence of Mille Fleurs. The restaurant, which is located on a small estate off a windy road in Rancho Santa Fe, offers a warm and charming atmosphere that plays host to stunning haute cuisine. Chef Martin Wosele’s menu, which changes daily, delicately melds European culinary traditions with local California ingredients. The result is sensational and exquisite fine dining which, as evidenced by numerous awards and national recognition, makes Mille Fleurs one of the most significant dining establishments in San Diego. More ...

Vivace

Address: 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad CA , 92009 Make Reservation
The contemporary setting of this Four Season’s restaurant is both sophisticated and relaxing, a fitting environment for diners enjoying Chef Bruce Logue’s creative cuisine. While Logue’s dishes, including Smoked Tomato Soup, Hand Cut Pappardelle Bolognese, and California Sturgeon in Proscutto, pay homage to the classics, each is an inspired interpretation that departs from the traditional. As diners feast on Chef Logue’s dishes, their eyes will feast on stunning views of the nearby Pacific through the floor-to-ceiling windows of this Carlsbad resort. More ...

BJ's

Address: 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa CA , 91941 Make Reservation
BJ's Restaurant & Brew House serves a menu of American Classics alongside fresh, handcrafted beers in a casual, lively atmosphere. One of many BJ's locations nation-wide, the restaurant follows in the traditions of the first BJ's, which opened in 1978 as a Chicago Pizzaria in Santa Ana California. Reliable food, craft beers, and warm, family-friendly service makes BJ's a great casual dining experience. More ...

Address: 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad CA, 92009 Book Online
Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club offers one of the finest golf facilities available in southern California.
Aviara's memorable 18-hole coastal layout was designed by Arnold Palmer.The 7,007-yard, par-72 course is sculpted around the natural topography, with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon.
The club includes a 32,000 square foot (3,000-square-metre) two-storey Spanish colonial clubhouse with a complete golf shop. More info ... Address: 14050 Carmel Ridge Road, San Diego CA, 92128 Book Online
Located just 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club is one of the premier semi-private golf clubs in the greater San Diego area. Guests will enjoy our impeccably conditioned golf course, elegant clubhouse and personalized service for all of their golfing needs. The 6,400 yard course meanders through an upscale residential community, presenting the golfer with many panoramic views, and no two holes adjoin each other. More info ... Address: 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad CA, 92009 Book Online
When you walk the fairways at La Costa Resort and Spa you are walking the same fairways that the legends of the game have walked for over 30 years. La Costa is currently the host of the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship.
The two PGA Championship 18 hole golf courses are both beautiful and traditional in design. Both courses challenge golfers shotmaking ability, both off the tee, and around the greens. Four sets of tees provide a golf course length for all players to enjoy. More info ...