San Diego Gulls players celebrate a goal against the Firebirds during their game at Pechanga Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The Gulls were recognized as one of the region’s favorite professional sports teams in this year’s San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll. AUTO
AUTO DEALER – DOMESTIC
El Cajon Ford, Marvin K. Brown Auto Center, Prime Auto, Sedano Lincoln
AUTO DEALER – IMPORT
El Cajon Subaru, Ferrari of San Diego, Norm Reeves Toyota San Diego, Team Kia of El Cajon
AUTO MANUFACTURER – DOMESTIC
Cadillac, Chevrolet, RAM Trucks, Tesla
AUTO MANUFACTURER – IMPORT
Audi, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes
AUTO PARTS STORE
Napa Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pep Boys, Porsche San Diego
AUTO SERVICE / REPAIR
BT Auto Wrench, High Performance Auto Detail, Jaguar Coventry Cars of San Diego, Team Kia of El Cajon
MOTORCYCLE OR OFF-ROAD VEHICLE DEALER
Biggs Harley Davidson, El Patron Harley Davidson – El Cajon, Fun Bike Center, Harley Davidson
RV DEALER
Camping World, OPUS 4
TIRE STORE
8 Ball Motorcycle Tires, Costco, Courtney Tire, Evans Tire
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
BARTENDER
Jessica Green at JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino, Joshua Mogerman at Peter D’s, Rob McShea at Coco Maya
BEACH BAR
Mavericks Beach Club, Nautilus Tavern, The Duck Dive, The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
CRAFT BREWERY
Deft Brewery, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, NOVO Brazil Brewing, Pure Project
DAY CLUB / POOL PARTY
Beach House Tequila + Taqueria, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Lafayette Hotel & Swim Club, Mavericks Beach Club, The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort.
DIVE BAR
LiveWire, Peter D’s, Stoney’s Bar & Grill, The Silver Fox Lounge
DOWNTOWN / GASLAMP BAR
5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar, barleymash, Oxford Social Club, The Cafe Bar, The Whiskey House
IRISH BAR
Hennessey’s Tavern, Hooleys Public House, Ould Sod, Poway Irish Bar, Stout Public House, The Field
LGBTQ+ BAR
insideOUT, Mo’s Bar and Grill, Rich’s, Uptown Tavern
LOCAL WINERY
Bernardo Winery, Charlie & Echo, Koi Zen Cellars, Orfila Winery
NIGHTCLUB
JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino, Mavericks Beach Club, Nova Nightclub, Oxford Social Club, Rich’s
NORTH COUNTY BAR
Cococabana, PRK 101, Regal Seagull, The Roxy, The Shore Room
SPORTS BAR
Barleymash, Draft Mission Beach, Nautilus Tavern, Patties & Pints at Valley View Casino & Hotel
WINE BAR
Carruth Cellars, Charlie & Echo, San Pasqual Winery & Tasting Room Vino Carta
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Sycuan Casino Resort, The Magnolia, Valley View Casino & Hotel
LIVE MUSIC VENUE (UNDER 3,000 PEOPLE)
Belly Up Tavern, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Live & Up Close at Sycuan Casino Resort, Main Stage Bar at Valley View Casino & Hotel
LIVE THEATER GROUP
Broadway San Diego, Cygnet Theater, Lamb’s Players Theater, Moonlight Stage Productions
LOCAL CASINO
Jamul Casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, Valley View Casino & Hotel, Viejas Casino and Resort
LOOSEST SLOTS
Jamul Casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, Valley View Casino & Hotel, Viejas Casino and Resort
MOVIE THEATER
Angelika Film Center, Cinépolis, Regal, The Lot
MUSEUM
Mingei International Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, WNDR Museum
OUT-OF-TOWN DAY TRIP
Borrego Springs, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Sycuan Casino Resort, Valley View Casino & Hotel
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM
San Diego Gulls, San Diego Mojo, San Diego Seals, San Diego Wave
SAN DIEGO ATTRACTION/THEME PARK
Balboa Park, Belmont Park, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego
FINANCE
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Dark Horse CPAs, Hope Financial Consulting, Ibarra Carrillo Soto CPAs + Advisors, Mission Tax, Wastvedt & Company
AUTO LOAN PROVIDER
California Coast Credit Union, CarMax, Mission Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union
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BANK
Bank of America, Chase Bank, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank
COMMERCIAL BANK
Axos Bank, Bank of America, Chase Bank, Home Bank of California
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Canter Wealth Management, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Modern Wealth Collective, Zimmerman Private Wealth Management
INSURANCE PROVIDER – NONMEDICAL
AAA, Fusco Orsini & Associates Insurance Services, State Farm, USAA
LOCAL CREDIT UNION
California Coast Credit Union, Mission Federal Credit Union, MyPoint Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union, North Island Credit Union
MORTGAGE / HOME LOAN PROVIDER
Chris Catania, Fairway Independent Mortgage; Navy Federal Credit Union; Nick Maglio, CA Mortgage Loan Officer; Peter Tentler, CRMP; Scott Morse, RWM Home Loans
FOOD & RESTAURANT
24-HOUR RESTAURANT
Beginner’s Diner, Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Rudford’s Restaurant, Snax at Valley View Casino & Hotel
BAKERY
Arely French Bakery Cafe, Le Parfait Paris, Sweets at Valley View Casino & Hotel, The Cupcake Store
BARBECUE
Cali BBQ, Coop’s West Texas BBQ & Catering, Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Mike’s BBQ / Smokehouse Pizza
BOBA PLACE
DABOBA, Kung Fu Tea, The Boba Co., Urban Bubble
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Republic, Farmer Boys, Janet’s Montana Cafe, The Cafe at Valley View Casino & Hotel
BRUNCH
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, The Cafe at Valley View Casino & Hotel, The Duck Dive, Viewpoint Kitchen + Bar at Sycuan Casino Resort
BURRITOS
Chuy’s Taco Shop, El Patron Mira Mesa, Lolita’s, Puesto, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Sombrero’s Mexican, The Taco Stand
BUSINESS LUNCH
Mister A’s, Parc on 5th, Puesto, Q&A Oyster Bar, The Cafe at Valley View Casino & Hotel, WaBa Grill
CASINO DINING
Bull & Bourbon at Sycuan Casino Resort, Prime Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino, The Buffet at Valley View Casino & Hotel, Viewpoint Kitchen + Bar at Sycuan Casino Resort
CHEF
Executive Chef Denis Soriano at Valley View Casino & Hotel; Greg Coyle, Chef de Cuisine at Prime Cut, Emerald & Loft 94, Jamul Casino; Kevin Templeton at barleymash; Rogelio Hernandez, Executive Sous Chef, Jamul Casino
CHICKEN WINGS
Barleymash, Corner Market at Valley View Casino & Hotel, Mavericks Beach Club, Stoney’s Bar & Grill, The Smoking Gun
CHINESE CUISINE
Chin’s Szechwan, Dragon Cuisine, Emerald Chinese Cuisine at Jamul Casino, The Cafe at Valley View Casino & Hotel
COFFEE TRUCK
Seven Seas Roasting Co.
COFFEEHOUSE
Better Buzz Coffee, Cafe Bella, INVITA Cafe, Spill the Beans
DELI
Antonellis Deli, Mary’s Donuts & Deli, Milton’s, Mona Lisa’s, Pepper Farm Deli
DESSERTS
Georges at the Cove, Il Cannoli Bar, Lick it Lollipop, Sweets at Valley View Casino & Hotel
DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Madison, Mavericks Beach Club, PRK 101
FAMILY RESTAURANT
Chuck E. Cheese, City Tacos, Farmer Boys, Lido’s Italian Foods
FILIPINO CUISINE
Kusina San Diego, R&B Filipino Cuisine
FISH TACOS
Oscar’s Mexican Seafood, Puesto, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Sandbar
FRENCH CUISINE
Arely French Bakery Cafe, Bleu Boheme, Et Voila, Parc on 5th
GREEK CUISINE
Georgia’s Greek, Greek Chicken, Luna Grill, Olympic Cafe
GRILLED CHEESE
Bread and Cheese Eatery, Grater Grilled Cheese
HAMBURGER
In-N-Out Burger, Key and Cleaver, Madi, Patties & Pints at Valley View Casino & Hotel
INDIAN CUISINE
Himalayan Curry and Grill, Punjab Tandoor, Royal India – San Diego Restaurant
ITALIAN CUISINE
Lido’s Italian Foods, Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano, RustiCucina, The Godfather
JAPANESE CUISINE
Cannonball, Cloak and Petal, Glass Box San Diego, Temaki Bar
LATIN AMERICAN
Cantina Mayahuel, Casera, Cuscatlan Salvadorian Food, El Comal, Eli’s Kitchen, Quixote, The House of Cuban Flavor
Several San Diego-area restaurants were recognized for their top-notch sushi in this year’s San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll.
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant, Luna Grill, Madison, Serea Coastal Cuisine
MEXICAN CUISINE
Barrio Star, Puesto, Tony’s Jacal Mexican Restaurant, Valle Restaurant
MICRO BREW PUB
Original 40 Brewing Company
PERSIAN CUISINE
Amardeen, Bandar Restaurant, Fairouz Cafe, Shiraz Rancho Bernardo
PHO / NOODLE HOUSE
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar, Pho Ca Dao & Grill, Pho Cow Cali, Stix at Valley View Casino & Hotel
PIZZA (NORTH OF ROUTE 56)
Chuck E. Cheese, Del Lusso, Lido’s Italian Foods, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Patties & Pints at Valley View Casino & Hotel, The Besta Wan Pizza House
PIZZA (SOUTH OF ROUTE 56)
Chuck E. Cheese, Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria, Lido’s Italian Foods, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Tribute Pizza
RESTAURANT SERVER
Antoine Bennett at Prime Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino; Bret Haase at Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino; Catherine Evans at Jamul Casino; Janine St. Clair at Prime Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino; Laura Donathan at Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
Black Radish, Black & Blue Steakhouse at Valley View Casino & Hotel, Bleu Boheme, Valle
SEAFOOD CUISINE
Blue Water Grill, Fisher’s, Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine, Maine Lobster Buffet at Valley View Casino & Hotel
SPANISH CUISINE
Costa Brava, Finca North Park
STEAKHOUSE
Black & Blue Steakhouse at Valley View Casino & Hotel, Bull & Bourbon at Sycuan Casino Resort, Cowboy Star, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Prime Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino
SUB SHOP
Ike’s Sandwiches, Mona Lisa’s, Submarina, Subway
SUSHI
Cannonball, Cloak and Petal, Stix at Valley View Casino & Hotel, Temaki Bar
TACO
Beach House Tequila + Taqueria, City Tacos, Lolita’s, Puesto, Roberto’s Taco Shop, Rubio’s Coastal Grill
THAI CUISINE
Hug Thai, Sala Thai, Thai Time, ZAB Linda Vista
VEGAN CUISINE
Kindred, Loving Hut, Mothership, Sipz, The Plot
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Jyoti Bihanga, Pokez Mexican Restaurant, Sipz, Swaddee Thai Restaurant, The Plot
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Pho Cali, Pho Hoa
FOR THE HOME
ARTIFICIAL TURF
Tough Turtle Turf
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
GDC Construction Inc., Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling, Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design of San Diego, MMD Construction
CARPET CLEANING
Core Carpet Care, Zerorez Carpet Cleaning
DOOR & WINDOW REPLACEMENT
Action Window and Doors, General Millwork Supply, Newman Windows and Doors,Window World of San Diego
FLOORING / CARPET STORE – LOCAL
Contract Carpet, CQ Floors, Metro Flooring, Sid’s Carpet Barn
FLOORING / CARPET STORE – NATIONAL
Carpet One, Empire Flooring, Lowe’s Home Improvement
FURNITURE STORE
D3 Home Modern Furniture, Greathouse, Living Spaces, MOR Furniture
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
Aerco Systems LLC, Hamel’s Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Precision Heating & Air
HOME SECURITY
Alert 360, Brinks Security, Cox Communications, Kern Key Services, Simplisafe
HOUSEKEEPING
Cleanology, Green Frog, Merry Maids, Sheena’s Cleaners
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELER
Design Studio West, Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling, Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design of San Diego, MMD Construction
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Design Studio West, GDC Construction Inc., Kaminskiy Design & Remodeling, Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design of San Diego, MMD Construction
MATTRESS STORE
D3 Home Modern Furniture, Mattress Makers, Yawnder
NURSERY / GARDEN CENTER
Hunter’s Nursery, Kniffings Nursery, Moon Valley Nursery, Walter Andersen’s Nursery, Weidners’ Gardens
PATIO FURNITURE
Armstrong Garden Centers, Hauser’s Patio, Patio Productions
PEST CONTROL
DA Pest Control, Kelly & Justin Termite & Pest Control Inc., Suncoast Pest Control, Talos Pest Control
PLUMBER
Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services, Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical, Nick DeLeon, Regional Elite, San Diego Emergency Plumbing & Leak Detection
POOL SERVICE
Abalone Pool Service
SOLAR POWER COMPANY
Baker Electric Home Energy, HES Solar, Palomar Roofing and Solar, Stellar Solar
STORAGE FACILITY
A-1 Self Storage, Public Storage, Scripps Mesa Storage, StaxUp Self Storage
TILE & STONE
Bucey Flooring, Unique Stone Imports
WINDOW COVERINGS / SHUTTER COMPANY
3 Blind Mice, Lessler’s Drapery & Design
HEALTHY LIVING
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Belmont Village, The Villas at Poway, Vi at La Jolla Village, Wesley Palms Retirement Community
AUDIOLOGIST
HearUSA Hearing Centers; Heather Cones, Au.D. at Professional Hearing Associates Inc.; Palomar Health; Sharp HealthCare
BEAUTY SERVICES – NONMEDICAL
EnvioSkin, Honest Skin, Mint Bronze & Beauty, Peacock Nails, Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge
CHIROPRACTOR
Gonstead Family Chiropractic – Dr Zach Beatty, D.C.; Life Within, Marc Gottlieb, D.C.; Stretch Affect; The Joint; Whiteley Chiropractic
COSMETIC DENTIST OFFICE
Blyss Dental, Daniel Vasquez DDS & Associates; Dentique; Premier Dental
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY – INDIVIDUAL
Dr. Darren A. Farnesi, M.D.; Mona Z. Mofid, M.D.; Shawnda Dorantes RN, BSN, FNP-S, Beauty Lounge; Susan Stuart, M.D.
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY OFFICE
Avanti Derma, Estancia, Hillcrest Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology, Poway Dermatology
COSMETIC SURGEON – INDIVIDUAL
Jyoti Arya, M.D.; Vincent Marin, M.D., F.A.C.S., at Marin Aesthetics; Salvatore John Pacella, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Steven Cohen, M.D., at Faces Plus; Luke Swistun, M.D.; Richard Chaffoo, M.D.
COSMETIC SURGERY GROUP
Coastal Plastic Surgeons, Del Mar Plastic Surgery, Estancia, Evolve Aesthetic Surgery
DAY SPA
Estancia, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Spa Ritual at Sycuan Casino Resort, Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge
DENTAL IMPLANTS OFFICE
Daniel Vasquez DDS & Associates, I-Rise Dental, Soft Touch Dental Group
DENTAL IMPLANTS OFFICE
Temecula Dental Implants & Oral Surgery
GENERAL DENTIST OFFICE
Daniel Vasquez DDS & Associates; Rachelle T. Flores, DMD Cosmetic & Family Dentistry; I-Rise Dental; San Diego Family Care Dental Clinic
HEALTH INSURANCE
Aetna, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, SCAN Health Plan
HEALTH INSURANCE – BROKERAGE
Fusco Orsini & Associates Insurance Services, Schulte Insurance Agency
HEARING AID STORE
Costco, HearUSA, Oliver Audiology & Hearing Aid Services, Professional Hearing Associates Inc.
HOSPITAL – GROUP
Kaiser Permanente, Palomar Health Medical Group, Scripps Health, UC San Diego Health
HOSPITAL – SINGLE LOCATION
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
IN-HOME CARE – MEDICAL
All Heart Home Care, Casa de las Campanas, Cheer Home Care, Home Care Placement, Sharp Rees-Stealy Care at Home
IN-HOME CARE – NONMEDICAL
All Heart Home Care, Casa de las Campanas, Cheer Home Care, Home Care Placement
LASER EYE CENTER
Clearview Eye & Laser Medical Center, Eye Care of San Diego, Eye Physicians, Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, Nuvasive
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MASSAGE
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Lisa McKenna – Tru Lifestyle, Novos, Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge
MEDICAL GROUP
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Offices, Palomar Health Medical Group, Scripps Clinic Medical Group, Sharp Community Medical Group
MEDICAL SPA
Beauty Lounge Medical Spa, Botoxie, Medical Age Management, Noir Medical Spa, Orthodontist Daniel Vasquez, D.D.S. & Associates; Russell Toppi, D.D.S., La Jolla Village Orthodontics, Surf and Smiles Orthodontics
PHARMACY
Costco, CVS, Kaiser Permanente, Rite-Aid, Vons, Walmart Pharmacy
WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC / COUNSELING
Biotique, Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research, Nirvana Weight Loss & Laser – El Cajon, Weight Watchers
LEGAL
BANKRUPTCY FIRM
Law Offices of Mark L. Miller, Sunnen Law
FAMILY LAW FIRM
Family Law San Diego, GQ Law, Richard C. Wildman, Sunnen Law
LITIGATION FIRM
Richard C. Wildman, Attorney at Law
PERSONAL INJURY FIRM
Bruno & Associates, Golden State Workers Compensation Attorneys, Mission Personal Injury Lawyers
REAL ESTATE FIRM
Swelling Realty, The Clements Group, Your Home Legal
TAX LAW FIRM
Brotman Law, GQ Law, Hone Maxwell LLP
MEDIA
LOCAL EVENING NEWS STATION
KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), KGTV Channel 10 (ABC), KNSD Channel 7/39 (NBC), KSWB Channel 5 (FOX)
LOCAL MORNING NEWS STATION
KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), KGTV Channel 10 (ABC), KNSD Channel 7/39 (NBC), KPBS Channel 15 (PBS), KSWB Channel 5 (FOX)
LOCAL NEWS ANCHOR
Carlo Cecchetto of KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), Kimberly Hunt of KGTV Channel 10 (ABC), Marcella Lee of KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), Paul Rudy of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent), Raoul Martinez of KSWB Channel 5 (FOX)
LOCAL NEWS SPORTSCASTER
Ben Higgins KGTV Channel 10 (ABC), Darnay Tripp of KNSD Channel 7/39 (NBC), Derek Togerson of KNSD Channel 7/39 (NBC), John Howard of KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), Troy Hirsch of KSWB Channel 5 (FOX)
LOCAL WEEKEND NEWS STATION
KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), KGTV Channel 10 (ABC), KNSD Channel 7/39 (NBC), KPBS Channel 15 (PBS)
METEOROLOGIST
Chrissy Russo of KSWB Channel 5 (FOX), Karlene Chavis of KFMB Channel 8 (CBS), Mark Mathis of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent), Shawn Styles of KFMB Channel 8 (CBS)
RADIO DRIVE TIME SHOW
Geena the Latina and Frankie V on 93.3 FM; John and Tammy in the Morning, KSON 103.7 FM; KPBS NPR; Geena the Latina and Frankie V, 93.3 FM
RADIO MORNING SHOW
Jaggar and Kristi, Magic 92.5 FM; John and Tammy in the Morning, KSON 103.7 FM; KPBS Morning Edition; The Show, Rock 105.3 FM
RADIO PERSONALITY
Geena the Latina, 93.3 FM; Xavier The X-Man, Magic 92.5
RADIO STATION AM/FM
91XXTRA FM; KLVJ KLOVE 102.1; KPBS Public Media FM 89.5; Magic 92.5 FM
SPORTS TALK RADIO
Jon & Jim on XTRA 1360 AM; Sports Radio 760; The Mark and Rich Show on XTRA Sports 1360; 1360 The Patriot
TALK RADIO
Carl DeMaio on KOGO AM 600 NewsRadio
TELEVISION PERSONALITY
Raoul Martinez of KSWB Channel 5 (FOX)
REAL ESTATE
APARTMENT COMMUNITY (NONRESTRICTED)
10 on Hamilton, Jefferson at Carmel Mountain Ranch, Pacific Ridge Apartments
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Big Block Realty, CBRE, Define Real Estate, Periscope Real Estate, Strategic Real Estate Group
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
GDC Construction Inc., McCullough Design & Development, MMD Construction
ESCROW COMPANY/TEAM
Case Escrow, Megan Oliva at Chicago Title Company, Open Escrow, Pickford Escrow
ESTATE PLANNING
Edward Jones, Ewin Lambourne Law, GQ Law, Preston Estate Planning, Steven E Bates Law Offices
NEW HOME BUILDER
Davidson, MMD Construction, Shea Homes, Silver Sparrow Homes, St. Charles Fine Homes
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Beyond Property Management, Iconic Property Management, New West Property Management, Property Management Consultants
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Jaie Rodriguez, Select Premier Properties, Merlinda Ines, Big Block Realty, Najla Dearie Wehbe Dipp, Sotheby’s International Realty, Neda Nourani, Compass, Robin McIntosh, Sellstate Next Gen Realty
REAL ESTATE AGENT TEAM
Canter Real Estate Group Coastal Collective Real Estate Eric Kalisky and Associates, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Gyldan Group Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMPANY
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Big Block Realty, Coldwell Banker West, Select Premier Properties
RETIREMENT/INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY
Chateau Lake San Marcos, Sungarden Terrace, The Glen, Wesley Palms Retirement Community
People fill Spreckels Organ Pavilion after a tree-lighting ceremony during December Nights at Balboa Park on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. December Nights was voted a favorite San Diego event in this year’s San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll.
REVERSE MORTGAGE PROVIDER
Aramco, Peter Tentler, CRMP
TITLE COMPANY
California Title Co., Chicago Title, Fidelity National Title, Ticor Title – Ryan Lipsey Team
SAN DIEGO LIFE & FUN
AIRLINE
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines
CHARITY
Corazon de Vida, Father Joe’s Villages, Love Your Feral Felines, Women’s Empowerment International
COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
California State University San Marcos, Point Loma Nazarene University, University of California San Diego, University of San Diego
FUN RUN/WALK (5K/MARATHON MUD RUN ETC.)
Carlsbad 5000, Hot Chocolate Run, Oceanside Turkey Trot
GOLF COURSE
Balboa Golf Course, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Casino,Tecolote Canyon, The Links at Lakehouse Resort
HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB
24 Hour Fitness, CrossFit ATR, Novos, The Plunge San Diego
HIKING TRAIL
Cowles Mountain, Mission Trails Regional Park
LOCAL COWORKING SPACES
Moniker Commons, Ramona Workspace, The Well Community For Women, WeWork
PLACE TO GET MARRIED
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, JULEP venue, Lakehouse Hotel and Golf Resort, Sycuan Casino Resort, The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa
PLACE TO WORK
Casa de las Campanas, Jamul Casino, San Diego Self Storage, Sharp HealthCare
SAN DIEGO EVENT
December Nights at Balboa Park, North Park Music Fest, Oktoberfest in El Cajon, San Diego Pride, San Diego Wine and Food Festival, Swoopin’D Tailgate, The San Diego Teachers Academia Awards
SAN DIEGO HOTEL
Curio Collection by Hilton, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Sycuan Casino Resort, Valley View Casino & Hotel
SCENIC SPOT
La Jolla Cove, Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Sunset Cliffs, The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific Beach Resort
STAYCATION LOCATION
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Ocean Oasis, Sycuan Casino Resort, Valley View Casino & Hotel
SHOPPING & SERVICES
ANTIQUE STORE
Assistance League of Greater San Diego Thrift Shop, Bad Madge, Vignettes-Antiques & Collectibles
APPLIANCE STORE
Appliance Alley, Best Buy, Lars Appliance Showroom, Lowe’s Home Improvement
BARBER
Brother’s Barber Shop, Flagship, Honor Among Thieves, Lefty’s Barber Shop, Mickey Lou’s Barbershop
BICYCLE STORE
Ebikes of San Diego, Electric Bike Central
BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR
Jana Ann Couture Del Mar, Mia Bella Couture, Tailor Love, The Bustle
CAMERA/TELESCOPE STORE
Nelson Photo Supplies
CLOTHING STORE
Act II La Mesa, Goodwill Industries, Kohl’s, Robina La Jolla, Ross Dress for Less, Second Act West-Ladies Designer Resale
COMPUTER STORE
Best Buy
DAY CARE
Tootris
ECO FRIENDLY COMPANY
Sew Loka
ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Bowers Jewelers, Enhancery Jewelers, Presley & Co Fine Jewelers, Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jewelry Designs, Unicorn Jewelry & Watch Boutique
EYEGLASS STORE
Costco, Gartner & Galstian Vision Care, LensCrafters, Walmart
FLORIST
Adelaide’s La Jolla, Four Seasons Flowers, La Mesa Floral Design Shoppe, Lily’s Flowers, Little House of Flowers, Wholesale Flowers
FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
CookUnity, Costco, Imperfect Produce, Leucadia Pizzeria, Mama’s Kitchen, Marcos to Go, Poke Etc., Vons
GOLF SHOP
Coronado Pro Shop, Fairmont Grand Del Mar
GROCERY STORE
Albertsons, ALDI, Stater Bros. Markets, Vons
HAIR SALON
Atados Salon, Blonde Voyage Salon, Peacock Nails, Spa Ritual at Sycuan Casino Resort
HAIR STYLIST
Bret Beal, Posh La Jolla; Genesis Garcia, hairdresser and face artist; Magadel Castaneda, Atados Salon; Meagan Crowell, Blonde Voyage Salon
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Jimbo’s, Lazy Acres, Rad Habits, Sprouts Farmers Market, Windmill Farms
JEWELER
Bowers Jewelers, Presley & Co Fine Jewelers, Stuart Benjamin & Co. Jewelry Designs, Unicorn Jewelry & Watch Boutique
LOCAL BOOKSTORE
Libelula Books & Co, Maxwell’s House of Books, The Book Catapult, Verbatim Books
MOVING COMPANY
Bekins Moving Solutions, Stella Moving & Delivery San Diego
PAWN / RESALE SHOP
Act II La Mesa, Assistance League of Greater San Diego Thrift Shop, Second Act West-Ladies Designer Resale
PET BOARDING / DAYCARE
Giddy Up Pup, Paw Commons Pet Resort
PET GROOMING
Essential Groomers, Giddy Up Pup, Natural Instincts, Raise the Woof Mobile Grooming, Tiny Lion
PET STORE
Carlsbad Pet and Feed, Dexter’s Deli, Kahoots, Petsmart
RENTAL CAR COMPANY
Alamo, Avis Car Rental, Budget, Hertz, National Car Rental, Stay Classy Transport
SHOE STORE
DSW, Footwear etc., Nordstrom, Roadrunner
SPORTING GOODS STORE
Big 5 Sporting Goods, Play It Again Sports
SURF SHOP
Bird’s Surf Shed, Clairemont Surf Shop, Pacific Beach Surf Shop, Surf Ride Boardshop
SWAP MEET
National City Swap Meet, Santee Swap Meet, Spring Valley Swap Meet
TATTOO SHOP
Avalon Tattoo 2, Full Circle Tattoo, Gilded Rose Tattoo, Vessel Tattoo
TRAVEL AGENT
Amanda Noe, Rainbow Travel
VETERINARIAN
East County Large & Small Animal Practice, Otay Pet Vet, Southpaw Vet, Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic
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