Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

Such a beautiful and amazing place. I am usually here for drinking events, like Meading in the…read moreGarden. The paths for walking through the grounds are well kept, it's so nice to look at the garden views and different kinds of plants and trails. There is also a children's area to play in. The further you explore, you will find wildlife, dinosaur statues, sculptures and more. It's a great place to visit if you want to take a break and enjoy nature. There is plenty of free parking, you just pay a small entrance fee to get in, it's totally worth it.

As a wedding photographer, I get to experience venues from a very unique perspective--and Ethereal…read moreGardens in Escondido truly lives up to its name. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how intentionally the space is designed. It was a rainy November day and the gardens felt lush and intimate without being crowded, and every corner offers beautiful, natural backdrops that photograph effortlessly. Even though it was raining the greenery and gray sky created the softest light that felt romantic and dreamy. What really stood out to me was how smoothly the day flowed. The layout of the venue makes transitions--from getting ready, to ceremony, to cocktail hour and reception--feel seamless, which is a huge gift for both couples and vendors. The team at Ethereal Gardens was wonderful to work with. They were organized, calm, and clearly experienced, which made it easy for me to focus on capturing genuine moments rather than navigating logistics (This is HUGE for a photographer). Not all venues experiences are created equal and this team stood out. They were ready with umbrellas and fresh drinks for the Bride and Groom at every moment. As someone who photographs weddings regularly, I can confidently say this is a venue that supports both the couple's experience AND the creative process. I am honored to get to photograph another wedding here in May and HIGHLY recommend Ethereal Gardens to couples looking for a naturally beautiful, well-run venue in North County San Diego.

Beautiful venue and great service. The only downside is that the parking is a dirt lot that was…read morepretty rough on our car and that the view is slightly obstructed by an abandoned boxcar. I was the officiant for my friends wedding here. The groom and bride rooms were spacious and really clean. The ceremony under the hanging ferns has got to be one of the prettiest ceremony spaces I've seen. The dinner area that was under the white tent was also very well decorated and spacious. Everyone working was very friendly and helpful. Kind of cool/helpful that they have walkie talkies to converse with each other throughout the venue.

Hubs and I found this community park while driving by on a Saturday afternoon. We paid the small…read morefee, parked and took a walk throughout the winding trails. It was small, but so cute. And not crowded especially for a Saturday. We were pretty impressed with all the amenities. There are tons of places to BBQ, have group gatherings or just hang with your own family. We even found a small amphitheater! So cool. There are at least 2 baseball fields, a volleyball court, soccer field etc... We saw a strong park ranger presence as well. I like how this creates a safe environment. The bathrooms we went to were simple, yet clean and there are trees all throughout. It's such a perfect place to be for outside air, family time and small gatherings.

This park is a self pay park just like the Live Oak dog park across the way. It's the old fashion…read moreself pay, write the car info and place $3 fee in the envelope and place in the box at the ranger stand. You will find two of these rangers stand. One on the NW side and one on the east side. I've come to the park many times and only once was there a park ranger at the stand. You can also obtain annual pass at the ranger office. There are two baseball fields, an open field for soccer and a volleyball sandpit on one side. The other side you will find all the picnic areas along with the kids play area, a horseshoe pit, a small stage, a small amphitheater and basketball court. You can make reservations for large events at the rangers office (not at this time because of Covid19, large gathering are prohibited) You will also find kiosks that will share some history about Live Oak and information on nature that surrounds or is in the park. Its is shaded with many beautiful and large oak trees and some sycamores. Restrooms are available on both sides of the park. Recently, they improved the ramp to the park from the parking lot. Handicap accessible, ready. They also made a nice cement walkway, making it a much safer walk area. They also added a few more picnic tables and planted a number of new oak trees. I enjoy strolling this park, but I find my dogs seems to enjoy just as much. (There are 4 posts that provided disposal bags to clean up after your pet.)

This was my first stop in a tour of local Fallbrook Wineries and it did not dissappoint. The ladies…read morethere have great hospitality and shared alot of information about the winery and the wines they offer. We did a tasting and settled on a glass of the Bordeaux blend which was very nice, so nice we ended up taking a bottle of that home with us. We met up with some local friends and enjoyed the good wine outdoors on that beautiful sunny day. Very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

I love Myrtle Creek Vineyards. Such a wonderful experience to take children to this magical…read moresanctuary. Their food at café is amazing and I love the lemonade. I also love feeding the goats!

The Rose Haven Heritage Garden is a community-built rose garden located minutes from Old Town…read moreTemecula. It spans about 3.5 acres and has a variety of roses. It has free admission and makes their money through donations. There is some parking around the exterior. It's not super big and is just a quick walk around but it was peaceful. If you're looking for a different vibe from other things to do in the area.

Beautiful little rose garden. Wide array of colors and types of roses…read more Easy to walk around.

Just had our wedding at the Grand Tradition & I couldn't recommend this place enough. You…read moreimmediately feel like you're being transported to a tropical getaway, surrounded by lush greenery. When booking with the venue, it'll include open bar, buffet style food, & a coordinator to guide you through the entire process. Shoutout to Danielle for making our wedding day so amazing! Our guests said this was one of the best wedding food they ever had, specifically the prime rib and the shrimp pasta. We also went over to the Veranda to have brunch after our rehearsal & the food was so amazing. My favorite was the Eggs Benedict, they used a puff pastry as the base and it added a delicious and flaky texture.

Very nice, serene place to have a group lunch. 5 stars for…read morethe atmosphere. We were a party of 10. Most of the food was very good. The drinks were great. A lovely place to sit and eat on the veranda overlooking a beautiful pond. This is a perfect place to take a first date. The real treats are the grounds and the gardens. If you visit here please be sure you take a walk around the beautiful,serene gardens and grounds. You won't be disappointed.

Home grown, beautiful plants. I am always happy to go there,…read morevery friendly. I use the water hyacinths For my turtle pond. I only need fresh ones once a year. The owner is very kind, always happy to see me.

Owner walked out wearing a big red MAGA hat proudly - enough said!…read more I don't want to financially support the hate and PDF and lies that are destroying democracy