My sister and brother-in-law from Murrieta and I visited the museum yesterday. Great display of…read moremostly American-built cars and an even better display of vintage radios, TVs, and appliances. We were impressed with the selection of household items dating back to our childhood. In addition, the staff were very friendly and answered all of our questions. The weather was perfect as well. The only criticism we had was the difficulty in safely exiting the museum onto Champagne. If you turn right or left out of the driveway, there is a blind spot to the left after about 100 feet where the trees block the view of any oncoming traffic coming down the hill at 50+ mph. We will probably be back one day to have lunch on the beautiful grounds, but now that we know about the safety issue exiting the museum and winery, we'll mention it to our friends who will most likely visit one day. If at all possible, I'd recommend cutting back the trees to the south of your driveway as far as your property extends so that there is a clear view of the oncoming traffic. This will make for a much more pleasant overall experience. Thank you. Dave Morton

NOT JUST CARS An interesting collection of mostly…read moreconvertible cars and other Americana and collectibles (i.e. Vintage TVs, appliances, radios, Barbie dolls, etc.), housed in three separate structures in a winery setting. PRICE TO ENTER When you first enter, you will be in a gift shop/entry area where you pay at the desk. The cost was $14 per adult in April 2026. (Discounts offered for seniors, military and kids). IT NEEDS A REFRESH Overall, I felt the museum needed a bit of a refresh and rebrand. It's tired, dated and a little clumsy and cluttered. The items in the gift shop look like they've been there for decades. There are odd pieces of furniture lying around nestled between the cars along with cardboard stand-ups of Marilyin Monroe and dated photographs. The descriptive signage next to the cars are on the floor and wordy, hard to read. There was dust, dirt and cobwebs in display cabinets. It felt like someone had collected all this stuff, put it on display and then forgot about it. The cars and their paintwork were in great condition and paintwork was dust-free and shiny. It would have been nice to have learned about the owner or the story behind the collection, but we weren't given any brochures and there weren't any docents to ask. BARBIE COLLECTION In one building there's a small room with a large collection of boxed Barbie dolls from years past with a few Barbie cars as well. Again, it all looked a little tired and forgotten. WINE BY THE GLASS OR TASTING We didn't stick around for wine or wine tasting, but there were people there enjoying the patio and live music. There's a refrigerator with charcuterie and cold drinks available for purchase. The vineyards were pretty with roses and benches dotted around. Picnic tables are available out front. Their web site is one page, not terribly informative and again, could do with an update and refresh. Parking is complimentary. If you've never been before and like to seek out new places in San Diego County, stop by for a visit to either the auto museum, winery or both. See my photos attached for more details. Helpful?

What a cute little winery! The outdoor space is spacious, dog-friendly, and absolutely beautiful…read morewith the castle backdrop. As for the wine, the flights were limited to just a choice of all-white or all-red. I got the red flight and was hoping for some bolder flavors, but perhaps they are better known for their whites? The ladies I was with said they really enjoyed the white wines!

We stopped by Belle Marie Winery an hour before close on a Tuesday. Located right off of Champagne…read moreBlvd. (I kid you not) in Escondido, this is one of many wineries in the area. We easily found parking in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (4.5/5): This is one of the things that make wineries great... the scenic views. While they have a tasting room inside, your best option is to sit outside on the small yet charming patio. The best part is that you'll enjoy the mountains in the background as you sip on your vino. Service (4.5/5): We ordered a bottle of wine about 10 minutes before close. One of the owners was nice enough to allow us to stay outside on the patio way past closing time. He said we could stay as long as we wanted. That's the type of service you rarely see at drinking holes these days. Food (N/A): They had various snacks to purchase and you can also add chocolates with wine flights but we were on a liquid diet. Drinks (4/5): If you're interested in doing a wine tasting, they have both a red and white option. The prices are affordable (especially by California standards) for both flights and if you'd like to purchase bottles of wine for enjoying there or to take home. I did the red flight. They serve it to you on a cutting board of sorts with a piece of paper giving you a short description of each wine. From there, we had a bottle of sauvignon blanc. I didn't take any wine home, but you can get a discount if you buy in bulk. One last thing that made Belle Marie an awesome winery is that it was one of the few open on a Tuesday in the area. A lot of them are open on the weekends only or Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Sunday. Belle Marie delivered on the only day we could stop by. For that, I'm grateful!

Had the Beet/Goat cheese salad, with Salmon. Excellent. Fish grilled to perfection. Crisp greens…read more Great pours on the tasting! Things are always great, especially when you bump into friends...

Mistakes happen but how you handle it is EVERYTHING... thank you Brian it was our mistake and you…read morefixed with no drama!!! Amazing thank you

Brenda was the absolute best!…read more Gf and I ordered the white and red wine flights which were amazing. Great wine, great views, great vibes (with live music!). Literally no complaints. Could not recommend enough.

Recently, a friend invited me to go see a band that she enjoys at this winery. They were playing…read morefrom 6 to 9 so we arrived close to six. Parking was a little bit challenging, but not too bad. Once inside, we found a tall table near the open doors to the outside so we could hear the band. The inside decor is cute and cozy. The menus were located on the table so we looked at the various options while we listened to the music. I decided on a red wine flight. You don't get to choose you just get one of each of the wines on the list. We went up to the counter to order and were attended to almost immediately. My flight of six 1 ounce pours was served, and I took it to the table. My other friends ordered a glass of wine each. The first of the two was attended to immediately as well, but the third was made to wait for a little bit longer for some reason, even though she was with us and next in line. The band was enjoyable and the sound was good. People were enjoying themselves and some dancing. I liked two of the wines I tried the rest were just ok. They don't serve food, but they did have a food truck in the back that looked good. We had already eaten, unfortunately, so we didn't try anything. It was nice evening and perfect for sitting outside. I would definitely come back again in the future.

Such a cute place! They have a super relaxing vibe…read more Their wines are as good as all the wineries out in the Highland Valley: well thought-out and great quality. We have visited ZXQ maybe four times, and every time we've stopped in the people pouring wine have been super friendly and knowledgeable about what they are pouring. If you are exploring the North County wine scene they are definitely worth a stop!

We love how you can hang around and feed the goats at this adorable little winery. That's a fun…read moreincentive, right? It's charming, and there are a few tables set up outside to relax at. It wasn't busy, so our large group was able to spread out and mingle. ZXQ Vineyards specializes in red wines, so if you're looking for white wine, this might not be the place. (I have heard that they will occasionally have a white in rotation. It wasn't available the day we went.) Affordable glasses with the opportunity to sip on a curated flight. There was even a band performing, which really set the mood - very relaxed and laid back.

I am in awe of the variety and quality of produce that Yasukochi Family Farms puts into each…read moredelivery. For $29 delivered to your home, the regular box is an incredible deal. The offerings the past couple of weeks have been absolutely stellar. I don't think I've ever tasted grapes that tasted so sweet! I added a bouquet for $12.50, it was so fresh it lasted two weeks! The photos speak for themselves. Delivery is always prompt and you get both a window and a reminder email when your box is about eight minutes away.

So excited to have found this farm box delivery! I can't commit to weekly so they offer one time…read moredelivery's so I can manage my produce better!! The price is phenomenal and the delivery to Carlsbad is included. It keeps me from buying random stuff at the store and also I get to support a local family run farm! I appreciate the emails reminding me to order when I need it and with a sneak peek of what might be in my box but honestly all the produce has been super fresh with stuff we love. Will continue ordering from here as long as we live in the area :)

Friendly owner. The wine is very good and although the vineyard is small, it's a great place to…read moreorder wine and support a small business!

Love meeting the owner and getting to know his process!!…read more Very personal and great wine

Amazing local farm stand! The farm has have plenty of good spa/gift items and sustainable produce…read morebags, refillable items like detergent. The produce was fresh and they have plenty of yummy baked goods as well. Definitely recommend supporting.

Great people. Super helpful. Better, healthier fruit trees for a better price than ive seen in most…read moreplaces. Thanks!