Guidebook for Rancho Santa Fe
Shopping
The store has many features including the Trifecta Tavern, Fair Grounds coffee/smoothie/juice bar, pizza and sandwich stations, sushi station, and an eclectic variety of products.
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Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleThe store has many features including the Trifecta Tavern, Fair Grounds coffee/smoothie/juice bar, pizza and sandwich stations, sushi station, and an eclectic variety of products.
A very fun and large Specialty Store, featuring natural and organic foods. A great place to enjoy lunch or dinner from the deli.
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Lazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdA very fun and large Specialty Store, featuring natural and organic foods. A great place to enjoy lunch or dinner from the deli.
Making beeswax candles since 1927 located on the edge of Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar along Via de la Valle. Today the shop displays all kinds of handmade crafts, stationery, candles, ornaments, and seasonal items.
Knorr Candle Shop
14906 Via De La ValleMaking beeswax candles since 1927 located on the edge of Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar along Via de la Valle. Today the shop displays all kinds of handmade crafts, stationery, candles, ornaments, and seasonal items.
Charming and unique items from all over the world, especially Sweden. Looking for a last minute gift for a dinner party, birthday, or Christmas, this is the place. There is an assortment of children clothes and toys.
Country Squire Gifts & Linens
6009 Paseo DeliciasCharming and unique items from all over the world, especially Sweden. Looking for a last minute gift for a dinner party, birthday, or Christmas, this is the place. There is an assortment of children clothes and toys.
A fabulous place to find first edition hardback and rare books. One can also find magazines, records, CD's, paperbacks, and coffee table books. A true treasure!
Rancho Santa Fe Book Cellar
17040 Avenida De AcaciasA fabulous place to find first edition hardback and rare books. One can also find magazines, records, CD's, paperbacks, and coffee table books. A true treasure!
Parks & Nature
A great way to view the world's animals in larger enclosures than a zoo. Only 25 minutes from Las Vistas. A must see!
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Parque Safari del Zoológico de San Diego
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdA great way to view the world's animals in larger enclosures than a zoo. Only 25 minutes from Las Vistas. A must see!
A great place to hike and enjoy spotting birds. Over 300 different bird species have been sighted at San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Track your hike at kidsinparks.com
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San Elijo Lagoon
2710 Manchester AveA great place to hike and enjoy spotting birds. Over 300 different bird species have been sighted at San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Track your hike at kidsinparks.com
Great hiking trails with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego coastline from La Jolla through Oceanside. The best!
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Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hiking trails with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego coastline from La Jolla through Oceanside. The best!
A great place to visit taking in ocean breezes, salty sea air, while watching the wave action and people activity at the Cove. While you are there book a tour. Enjoy kayak cave tours, snorkeling exploration, and coastal bike tours in the area. Online reservations at LaJollakayak.com 858-459-1114
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La Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdA great place to visit taking in ocean breezes, salty sea air, while watching the wave action and people activity at the Cove. While you are there book a tour. Enjoy kayak cave tours, snorkeling exploration, and coastal bike tours in the area. Online reservations at LaJollakayak.com 858-459-1114
Swamis Seaside Park
1298 S Coast Hwy 101Playa Moonlight
400 B StCardiff State Beach
Mt. Woodson Trail
16310 CA-67Great hiking area
Mount Soledad is a prominent landmark in the city of San Diego. The mountaintop is the site of the Mount Soledad cross, the subject of a 25-year controversy over the involvement of religion in government (correctly stated "the involvement of government in religion" since the First Amendment attempts to restrict government interference in religion, not the other way around), which concluded in 2016.
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Soledad Mountain
Mount Soledad is a prominent landmark in the city of San Diego. The mountaintop is the site of the Mount Soledad cross, the subject of a 25-year controversy over the involvement of religion in government (correctly stated "the involvement of government in religion" since the First Amendment attempts to restrict government interference in religion, not the other way around), which concluded in 2016.
Located in the south end of La Jolla, the rocky shore of Windansea Beach is perhaps best known for its beautiful scenery and surf breaks created by underwater reefs. Much of Windansea experiences moderate to severe shore break, a condition on steep beaches which results in hard breaking surf right at the shoreline. This makes it a popular location for surfing, however, swimmers should enter and exit the water carefully to prevent potentially serious injury. Sandstone rocks act as partitions along the beach offering a secluded atmosphere for sunbathing.
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Windansea Beach
Neptune PlLocated in the south end of La Jolla, the rocky shore of Windansea Beach is perhaps best known for its beautiful scenery and surf breaks created by underwater reefs. Much of Windansea experiences moderate to severe shore break, a condition on steep beaches which results in hard breaking surf right at the shoreline. This makes it a popular location for surfing, however, swimmers should enter and exit the water carefully to prevent potentially serious injury. Sandstone rocks act as partitions along the beach offering a secluded atmosphere for sunbathing.
Sightseeing
Museums, Theater, shops, fountains, gardens, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo.
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Balboa Park
Museums, Theater, shops, fountains, gardens, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo.
Park anywhere and just start walking. You will find fun shops, great food, entertainments, and ocean views.
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La Jolla
Park anywhere and just start walking. You will find fun shops, great food, entertainments, and ocean views.
Sitting on a hilltop above the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography features over 60 aquariums, three tide-pools, and a coral reef containing more than 3,000 animals representing 380 species. See fish from the cold waters of the north and tropical fish of the Caribbean in a kelp forest tank. You can observe different kinds of sharks and learn what they are like. You'll see crabs, starfish, and sea cucumbers at the tide-pools, and find lionfish, nautilus, and giant clams in the coral reef. Watch for the chance to participate in interactive displays and for up-close encounters with seahorses.
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Birch Aquarium en Scripps
2300 Expedition WaySitting on a hilltop above the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography features over 60 aquariums, three tide-pools, and a coral reef containing more than 3,000 animals representing 380 species. See fish from the cold waters of the north and tropical fish of the Caribbean in a kelp forest tank. You can observe different kinds of sharks and learn what they are like. You'll see crabs, starfish, and sea cucumbers at the tide-pools, and find lionfish, nautilus, and giant clams in the coral reef. Watch for the chance to participate in interactive displays and for up-close encounters with seahorses.
Rancho Santa Fe is a historic town originally built by the Santa Fe Railway selling lots for "gentleman farmers". Today the town still radiates the theme of a Spanish Village. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe was the original sales office built in 1920's to house guests and prospective buyers. If open, it is nice to stop in at the RSF Historic Society office on Via de Santa Fe for a map and self tour.
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Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe is a historic town originally built by the Santa Fe Railway selling lots for "gentleman farmers". Today the town still radiates the theme of a Spanish Village. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe was the original sales office built in 1920's to house guests and prospective buyers. If open, it is nice to stop in at the RSF Historic Society office on Via de Santa Fe for a map and self tour.
Food Scene
Caffe Positano, Village
6027 Paseo DeliciasFriendliest spot in town. Great coffee and pastries.
Caffe Positano, Fairbanks
16079 San Dieguito RdYummy... Great coffee. sandwiches, yogurt and pastries.
The best in hotels, food and spas. A great place to enjoy sunset drinks in the Polo Bar, dinner by candlelit, and weekend brunch. It doesn't get much better. Check it out!
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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
5921 Valencia CirThe best in hotels, food and spas. A great place to enjoy sunset drinks in the Polo Bar, dinner by candlelit, and weekend brunch. It doesn't get much better. Check it out!
Delicias! Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a continental menu served on the patio under a star lit sky.
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Rancho Santa Fe Bistro
6024 Paseo DeliciasDelicias! Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and a continental menu served on the patio under a star lit sky.
Classic historic hotel where one can enjoy a delicias breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the veranda. My breakfast favorite is Huevos Rancheros! There is live entertainment on weekends.
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
5951 Linea Del CieloClassic historic hotel where one can enjoy a delicias breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the veranda. My breakfast favorite is Huevos Rancheros! There is live entertainment on weekends.
Nick & G's Restaurant
6106 Paseo DeliciasLive music and good food.
The best pastries and sandwiches around. The atmosphere is charming.
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Thyme In the Ranch
16905 Avenida De AcaciasThe best pastries and sandwiches around. The atmosphere is charming.
Need take out or home delivery... Call Leucadia Pizza which specializes in salads, pizza, Italian entries.
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Leucadia Pizzeria Rancho Sante Fe
16085 San Dieguito RdNeed take out or home delivery... Call Leucadia Pizza which specializes in salads, pizza, Italian entries.
An organic produce stand at the entrance to Rancho Santa fe from Encinitas. Great place to find fresh vegetables, gifts, lotions, soaps, and many other fun to buy items.
El Mirlo Farm
An organic produce stand at the entrance to Rancho Santa fe from Encinitas. Great place to find fresh vegetables, gifts, lotions, soaps, and many other fun to buy items.
Fresh fruits, veggies, olive oil, wines, cheeses, juices, olives, flowers, and a large assortment of food mixed with music and lots of color and people make this a lovely Market to enjoy Sunday Morning before or after church.
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Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market
16079 San Dieguito RdFresh fruits, veggies, olive oil, wines, cheeses, juices, olives, flowers, and a large assortment of food mixed with music and lots of color and people make this a lovely Market to enjoy Sunday Morning before or after church.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicias French cuisine. Piano bar starts at 8 PM with everyone gathering round to sing. Promise for a very special evening.
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Mille Fleurs
6009 Paseo DeliciasDelicias French cuisine. Piano bar starts at 8 PM with everyone gathering round to sing. Promise for a very special evening.
Essentials
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa BlvdThe pharmacy cares all sorts of unique gifts and cards for all occasions, besides pharmaceutical goods. It also has a liquor store well stocked with mixers and wine. Grab a sandwich from the cooler on your way out if you are hungry.
It is one of the best stores in the village of RSF.
Rancho Santa Fe Pharmacy
6056 El TordoThe pharmacy cares all sorts of unique gifts and cards for all occasions, besides pharmaceutical goods. It also has a liquor store well stocked with mixers and wine. Grab a sandwich from the cooler on your way out if you are hungry.
It is one of the best stores in the village of RSF.
Arts & Culture
Special art exhibits.In 1998, a group of San Diego area art patrons and philanthropists joined with Reesey Shaw, the founding Director of the California Center for the Arts Museum, to discuss how they might encourage a better understanding of visual art in the San Diego community. They agreed that what was needed was something more than a typical museum; they envisioned a place where visitors would be directly exposed to the artistic process in a way that immediately engaged viewers and demystified visual art.
The vision began to take shape when Ramona Sahm joined the board as president and donated one million dollars in seed money. The founders named the new endeavor Lux, Latin for “light,
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Lux Art Institute
1578 S El Camino RealSpecial art exhibits.In 1998, a group of San Diego area art patrons and philanthropists joined with Reesey Shaw, the founding Director of the California Center for the Arts Museum, to discuss how they might encourage a better understanding of visual art in the San Diego community. They agreed that what was needed was something more than a typical museum; they envisioned a place where visitors would be directly exposed to the artistic process in a way that immediately engaged viewers and demystified visual art.
The vision began to take shape when Ramona Sahm joined the board as president and donated one million dollars in seed money. The founders named the new endeavor Lux, Latin for “light,
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo - Centro
1100 Kettner BlvdAt the science center, you can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity and become immersed in an IMAX film adventure that shows the wonders of the planet—and beyond—in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. For young science enthusiasts, the Fleet hosts school field trips, science workshops and educational camps. For adults, we offer events like Fleet Night of Science and community events, such as Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar.
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Fleet Science Center
1875 El PradoAt the science center, you can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity and become immersed in an IMAX film adventure that shows the wonders of the planet—and beyond—in the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. For young science enthusiasts, the Fleet hosts school field trips, science workshops and educational camps. For adults, we offer events like Fleet Night of Science and community events, such as Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar.
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Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace.
The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits
619-544-9600
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Museo USS Midway
910 N Harbor DrImagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace.
The USS Midway Museum is an unforgettable adventure for the entire family. Guests can spend the day exploring more than 60 exhibits
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The Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India. Our collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours. One of the best things to do in San Diego!
Open 9am to 8pm daily until Memorial Day weekend.
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Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor DrThe Maritime Museum of San Diego enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining and operating historic vessels. The museum has one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship Star of India. Our collection of ships and exhibits are available for daily public tours. One of the best things to do in San Diego!
Open 9am to 8pm daily until Memorial Day weekend.
Very special... Downstairs from the Merrill Lynch Office. Very old collection of maps and its Free!!! Not open every day. Check availability before you go. Open Wed. Thurs. and First and Third Saturdays. 11-4PM 858-653-6277
Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
7825 Fay AveVery special... Downstairs from the Merrill Lynch Office. Very old collection of maps and its Free!!! Not open every day. Check availability before you go. Open Wed. Thurs. and First and Third Saturdays. 11-4PM 858-653-6277
On exhibit Now , Judith Dolan: On Broadway
September 23 - January 21
Wednesday - Sunday
Noon - 4pm
Free Admission
Sociedad Histórica La Jolla
7846 Eads AveOn exhibit Now , Judith Dolan: On Broadway
September 23 - January 21
Wednesday - Sunday
Noon - 4pm
Free Admission