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Clairemont • Kearny Mesa/Linda Vista Mira Mesa/Miramar • Mission Valley • Old Town San Carlos • Scripps Ranch • Sports Arena
Clairemont Barrio Donas 4714 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 858-732-0010 Get a taste of Mexican-American culture at this family-owned business offering delicious donuts, tortas and more! Tecolote Canyon Park & Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Rd. 858-581-9944 Originally home to the Kumeyaay Indians, Tecolote Canyon offers 6.5 miles of nature trails and exhibits about local animals and plant life in the nature center.
Kearny Mesa/Linda Vista Casa Machado Restaurant 3750 John J. Montgomery Dr. 858-292-4716 www.casamachadomex.com
Photo courtesy of Anne Malinoski
Mission Trails Regional Park One Father Junipero Serra Trail San Carlos 619-668-3281 www.mtrp.org Originally home to the Kumeyaay Indians, Mission Trails offers visitors an escape from city life with over 60 miles of hiking trails, camping and boating, equestrian trails, guided nature walks, visitor center and more.
Little ones love watching planes take off and land from this popular Mexican restaurant that overlooks Montgomery-Gibbs Airport. San Diego Skateworld 6907 Linda Vista Rd. 858-560-9349 www.skateworldsandiego.com Fun to go as a family for indoor public skating! Advance tickets required. No walk-ups.
Mira Mesa/Miramar Mesa Rim Climbing Center 10110 Mesa Rim Rd. 858-201-4411 www.mesarim.com Take the family indoor rock climbing for a unique day of fun! No experience required as basic climbing techniques and safety will be taught. Reservations encouraged for new climbers. Also in Mission Valley.
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Mira Mesa Lanes 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd. 858-578-0500 www.miramesalanes.com New owners swooped in and prevented the permanent closure of Mira Mesa Lanes! Join them for youth bowling leagues and public bowling sessions. SomiSomi 9168 Mira Mesa Blvd. 858-397-2658 www.somisomi.com Stop by for delicious soft-serve in a fish-shaped waffle cone! Also in Kearny Mesa.
Mission Valley Civita Park 7960 Civita Blvd. Fourteen acres of fun with expansive grassy areas and paved paths offering lots of room to walk, roll and run. The playground’s unique
