Very North County

05/12/2026

If your favorite nursery was also a disco 🪩

’s newest location in Del Mar — right across from Flower Hill Promenade — is now open 🌱☕️✨

05/05/2026

The spirit of Louisiana arrives at San Diego waterfront for four days of live music, dancing, and authentic Cajun and Creole food this weekend at Gator By The Bay!

Gator by the Bay returns to San Diego May 7–10 with four days of live music, crawfish, dancing, and Cajun and Creole culture on the waterfront at Spanish Landing Park.

05/05/2026

GIVEAWAY: Celebrate Mother’s Day with something a little more thoughtful 🌸

We’ve teamed up with North City + Necessity Coffee to give one lucky winner 2 tickets to a floral workshop experience in San Marcos this Saturday!

Enter here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9qUEcm2tb

05/02/2026

We teamed up with Gator By The Bay to give one lucky winner 4x tickets to the ultimate Cajun festival experience next weekend (May 7-10)! 🐊✨

Enter here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DX0glpHmwEa

05/01/2026

From cozy clubs to larger stages, these are the best spots in North County to catch a comedy show right now.

Discover the best places to see stand-up comedy in North County San Diego, from intimate comedy clubs and local theaters to larger venues hosting nationally touring acts.

04/29/2026

Not your average sandwich shop 🥪🍷

By day, it’s a gourmet deli serving handcrafted sandwiches on fresh-baked bread — the kind that feels simple, but is clearly dialed in.

By night, it shifts into something else entirely: a wine bar with small plates, shareables, and a curated list that’s approachable but thoughtful.

Inside, the space leans cozy and a little nostalgic, with a vintage-inspired feel that somehow works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for a slower, sit-down evening.

The sandwiches are the anchor — from a standout chicken caesar to stacked Italian and pastrami — all made with quality ingredients and attention to detail (don’t skip the Dutch crunch).

There’s also a few things you’ll hear about more than once: the meatballs, the sides, and a chocolate chip cookie that people very seriously recommend ordering.


114 N El Camino Real Encinitas 92024
Tues/Sun 11am—9pm

04/27/2026

A new kind of Italian market just opened in Encinitas ✨🍋�
Pastaria Vivi is a chef-driven specialty market, rooted in Northern Italian tradition and built around everyday cooking.�
Inside, you’ll find a rotating selection of fresh pastas and sauces made daily, alongside shelves of imported pantry goods, local olive oils, and ceramics — each one intentionally sourced, with a story behind it.�
You can watch the team handcraft pasta in real time, grab a loaf of focaccia that’s quickly becoming a favorite, and pick up everything you need to cook a great meal home.
�There’s also small pasta bar, a long communal table, and a sunny patio if you want to order at the counter and linger.

The goal is simple: bring a more thoughtful, European approach to everyday cooking — right here in Encinitas.


119 N El Camino Real Suite G Encinitas 92024�
Mon/Fri 10am—7pm
Sat/Sun 12pm—5pm

04/26/2026

From design-forward cafés to standout neighborhood spots, take a look at the latest openings.

Discover 13 new restaurants, cafés, and spots in North County San Diego worth knowing right now — from Carlsbad to Oceanside and beyond.