Julian Vacation Home Rentals
Stay in luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

North County Singles
Meet attractive singles at exciting festivals. Local nightlife discovery tour.

North County FunZone
North County Business
North County Religion
Taste of North County
North County Festivals
North County Golf
North County Resorts
North County Museums
North County Entertainment
North County Theater
North County Schools
North County Shopping
North County Sports

Sports / Tournaments / Training Camp

Southern California Sports Adventure
League Game Schedules and Equipment Pro-Shops for Professional, Collegiate & Amateur Competition.
MainTour Sells Tickets to All Major Sports Events - Including Sold Out Events
Archery Guide - NCAA Teams and Ranges
Baseball Guide - MLB - Angels, Dodgers, Padres, NCAA Teams & World Series Ticket Info
Basketball Guide - NBA - Lakes, Clippers, NCAA Teams & Youth Teams
Bowling Guide - Premier Bowling Alleys and Events
Football Guide - NFL - Chargers, Raiders, NCAA Teams, Bowl Games and Pop Warner League
Golf Guide - PGA Tournaments, Vacation Golf Resorts, Championship Courses, etc
Hockey Guide - NHL, IHL, NCAA Teams & Youth Teams
Horsetrack Guide - Racing, Equestrian Shows, Polo Teams, etc
LaCrosse Guide - NCAA Teams and Training Camps
Marathon Guide - Marathon, Triathlon, Biathlon, 10K Races
Motorsports Guide - NASCAR, NHRA, AMA Supercross, Car Shows
Soccer Guide - MLS, NCAA Teams and Youth Soccer Leagues
Tennis Guide - Pro, NCAA and Tennis Resorts and Training Camps
Volleyball Guide - Beach, Grass and Court Tournaments
Watersports Guide - Swim, Surf, Water Polo - Facilities and League Competition
Wintersports Guide - Ski Resorts
Xtreme Sports Guide - Xtreme Sports events

San Diego Padres - N.L. West
Buy Padres Tickets Here! -
San Diego's new signature baseball park, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, opened to the public in April 2004. This facility, which includes some quirky features and a 95-year-old warehouse, is sure to a hit a home run with local fans.

San Diego Chargers -
The Chargers were one of the original eight teams of the AFL founded in 1960. In the years since then, the Chargers have made seven trips to the playoffs and three appearances in the AFC Championship game. At the end of the 1994 season, the Chargers faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX and fell 49-26.

Del Fairgrounds and Racetrack
This large facility is host to horse racing (July-Sept), the San Diego County Fair (June), the ScreamZone (October), and Holiday Lights (December).

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Major Sports Events
Acura Tennis Classic - held in mid-summer at the beautiful La Costa Resort and Spa this tournaments is one of the premier events on the professional women's tennis tour.
PGA Mercedes Championships - January

Acura Classic - Late July/Early Aug
World class nationally televised ladies tennis tournament attracts top rank professional players to the La Costa Spa and Resort every summer.

Tour San Diego State University
Largest facility of higher educate with many ongoing sports and theater programs

UC San Diego Triton - NCAA Athletics
Intercollegiate Sports Programs include - hockey, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, fencing, swimming, diving, volleyball, water polo, track & field.



North Coast Fitness Spas & Salons
Elite Fitness Spas - Carlsbad Personal Training, Yoga, Massage
Pure Fitness Sports Club - Carlsbad Health & Fitness Facility
Bella D'ora Spa - beauty and wellness sanctuary
Ocean Day Spa -
Beehive Waxing Salon - Petite specialty waxing salon
Michel - petite spa & skin care gallery
Skinsational - skin and body spa

Mira Costa Spartans - Athletic Programs
MiraCosta College’s Men’s Basketball and Women’s Soccer teams compete in the Pacific Coast Conference. MiraCosta also has a surf team that competes in the college division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA).
Pacific Coast Conference - League play

US Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista
150-acre complex adjacent to Lower Otay Lake in San Diego County. The center has sport venues and support facilities for nine Olympic sports: archery, canoe/kayak, cycling, field hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and track & field. This year-round warm weather facility is the first such project designed from the ground up to serve aspiring American Olympic athelets.

Ice Town - La Jolla Village UTC Large indoor skating rink offers an extensive variety of ice skating programs. Daily public sessions are available for recreational skaters. Learn to skate with group skating lessons and private lessons, and progress on to both ISI and US Figure Skating competitive programs. The hockey program includes: In-House Youth Hockey, Jaguars Travel Hockey League, In-House Adult Hockey, clinics, and tournaments. Ice Town can also accommodate birthday parties, private group reservations, and broom ball. Home to Okanagan Hockey School, ISI Championships, Jaguars Hockey and UCSD Tritons Ice Hockey.
See also MainTour Southern California Wintersports Guide -
See also MainTour Southern California Hockey Guide -

Boomers - Family Fun Centers
Family Entertainment Centers featuring mini-golf, game arcades, bumber boats, batting cages, go-cart racing, laser tag, food and more. Popular destination for children's birthdays. Look for days with discount pass prices.

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

The Wave Waterpark - Summer
$3.8 million state-of-the-art city operated family aquatic park that includess waterslides and a very wet children's playground.

World Bodysurfing Championship - Oceanside CA [Late Aug]
Approximately 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men and Women's Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon. Vendor sponsors will be featured with produst booths on the Strand during all three days of competition.
World BodySurfing.org - Event Website
BeachSport.org - Event Sponsor
MainTour Beach Adventure Guide

Carlsbad Swim Complex
3401 Monroe Street, Carlsbad CA 92008, (760) 602-4685;

Escondido Iceoplex
555 North Tulip Street, Escondido, CA 92025; 760-489-5550; Rink Website;
Youth and Adult hockey leagues, figure skating, skating instruction, aquatics and fitness center.
Escondido Figure Skating Club - preparing the next generation of champion figure skaters.

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
200 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA, (760) 942-9622; YMCA Website;
Dance, adult trips, adventure clubs, athletics & aerobics, aquatics, gymnastics, martial arts, preschool, childcare, skate park, summer camps, cycling, yoga.

Tour Mission Bay
Miles of shoreline and small boat marina. Home to Sea World and Belmont Park.

Vista Entertainment Center
the best bowling experience in North County. From open play and league bowling to Planet X extreme bowling.



More Aquatic Sports Adventures
Mottino Family YMCA - Oceanside Summer Camps / Swim Lessons / Youth Sports / Adult Exercise
Oceanside Swim Club - Oceanside Rough water pier swim sports events
Oceanside Senior Anglers - Oceanside Sports Fishing for Senior
San Diego-Imperial LSC Swimming - youth swim competition - Regional division of USA Swimming.
Leucadia Surf School - Surf Lessons and Surf Camp for Youth
San Diego Aquatic Center
Kahuna Bob Surf School -
San Diego Surf Academy - Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Carlsbad Lagoon - Wakeboards, water ski, summer camp watersports.
Coach Coopers Surf Camp - Oceanside Beach
Kayak San Diego - River and Sea Kayaks
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San Diego Choice Hotels International
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Follow this link to see a listing of all major affiliated Hotel Resorts in the greater San Diego region complete with online room search, special discount rates and online reservation booking service.

Bicycling & Hiking Trails
Contact: Carlsbad Parks & Recreation for locations : 760-434-2826;

• Aviara Trails
• Hosp Grove Trail
• La Costa Glen Trail
• La Costa Valley Trail
• Rancho Carrillo Trail
• Villagio & Arroyo Vista Trail

  San Luis Rey Bike Trail
  17 mile paved bike trail follows the San Luis Rey River from College Blvd to the Ocean.

  Tour Balboa Park
  Dozens of museums, libraries, gardens, and many other attractions Find out when to visit for free.

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Surf Bowl
1401 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054; (760) 722-1371; Historic Oceanside Bowling lanes.

Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club
5829 Via de la Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; Club Website;
The Tennis Club boasts twelve championship courts including two soft courts. Players keep the courts busy with league play, socials, weekly mixers, summer camps for juniors, and tournaments. Private and group lessons are available for adult and junior players of all levels. The 3,100 square foot tennis clubhouse contains the pro shop, including merchandise sales and racquet repair, and the Club's activity center.

Rancho Santa Fe Community Center
5970 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; (858) 756-2461; Center Website;
From after-school and vacation camps for youth and teens to recreational, social and educational classes for adults, the Center provides all ages of this community with a place of fun and learning.

San Diego Polo Club
14555 El Camino Real, PO Box 3035, Santa Fe, CA 92067; (858) 481-9231;
Matches: 1:30 & 3PM every Sunday (Jun-Sep); Admission: $5;
Corporate groups enjoy a unique activity with private matches and Golf Cart Polo. Group polo lessons available. The Public is welcome to the Sunday matches.

Semi-Pro
North County Waves - Carlsbad Baseball

More Sports Adventures
Athletic Singles Association - outdoor recreation including sports like tennis, volleyball, hiking, rollerblading and adventurous sports like snow skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, river rafting and more.
West Coast Tennis Academy - at La Costa Resort & Spa
Rancho Los Amigos - Equestrian Center - Encinitas
Encinitas Trails - dedicated to the establishment of an interconnecting network of multi-use recreational trails.
Sandpipers Square Dance Club -
Rancho Los Amigos - Equestrian Center - Encinitas
Adventure Ski and Snowboard School -
Encinitas Trails - dedicated to the establishment of an interconnecting network of multi-use recreational trails.
Solana Beach Little League - Youth Baseball
San Diego Surfers - Women's Rugby Club

Escondido Country Club

• Golf Course - Stunning eucalyptus tree fairways offer championship conditions year-round. Course includes a full-service driving range, two putting surfaces, and bunker and chipping practice facilities.
• Clubhouse - The cozy ranch-style clubhouse offers superb country club amenities for you and your family.
• Tennis Courts
• Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool

  Welk Resort Center - Escondido
  Stay & Golf Package
  Over 1000 acres of magnificent scenery offering 137 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, 286 luxury 5-star villas, two 18-hole golf courses, an award-winning dinner theater, pools, spas, lighted tennis courts, shopping pavilion, private guided tours to area points of interest, onsite classes, seminars, and events.

  Kit Carson Park - South Escondido CA
  The park sits in a valley that is approximately five miles west of where Kit Carson fought in the Battle of San Pasqual. A historical monument commemorating the battle is located on Mule Hill, one mile southeast of the park. One hundred acres of the park have been developed and 185 acres have been preserved as natural habitat. Park features include several hiking trails, 5-acre arboretum, ball fields, tennis courts and 3 ponds.
  Queen Califia's Magical Circle - a new park addition, the only American sculpture garden by the internationally acclaimed artist, Niki de Saint Phalle.
  Escondido Sports Center - complex with pro shop, 22,000 square-foot skate park, 2 full-size covered roller hockey arenas, 1 full-size soccer arena, and 1 "mini" soccer arena. with a Girl Scouts of America Program Center, located at the north end of the park.

  Winners Circle Resort - Beach and Tennis Club
  550 Via De La Valle Solana Beach, CA 92075 US /
  [ Overview / View Map / Check Rates ]
  Each studio and suite comes complete with living and dining areas, balconies or patios and kitchenettes with refrigerator and microwave ovens. The suites are designed to offer the maximum amount of living space possible for guests. When not spending time at the track or on the beach, guests can use the outdoor pool and spa, BBQ area and clubhouse in the privacy of the resort courtyard. The tennis club has four lighted courts as well as a teaching pro and clubhouse for relaxing after a few sets.

  

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, located steps from the beach in the historic coastal Carlsbad Village, offers a wonderful setting for the entire family or the business traveler. You will find a hospitable, friendly staff and be able to choose from a variety of rooms. Most have balconies, all have refrigerators and some have fireplaces or magnificent views of our beautiful garden and the Pacific Ocean.

Fallbrook Franciscan Inn
Hotel amenities include outdoor pool, heated spa, free breakfast, cable TV, and air-conditioning. Relax and enjoy the beautiful village of Fallbrook, Avocado Capitol of the World, set in rolling slopes, avocado and orange groves, with an ideal year-round climate. Conveniently close to Camp Pendleton.

K1 Speedway - Carlsbad CA
6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, CA 92009; (760) 929-2225; Speedway Website;
Experience the thrill of wheel to wheel racing in high-performance Italian karts! 1Speed is the largest indoor karting facility on the west coast. Their 75,000 sq.ft. facility has over 2000 feet of racing excitement! Adult, Junior and Competition state of the art carts with 20HP engines (capable of upto 120 km/hr) instead of the typical 6.5 engines.



San Diego Crew Classic Regatta - Early April
Since 1973, the San Diego Rowing Club (men) and ZLAC Rowing Club (women) have sponsored this 2-day rowing race across San Diego's Mission Bay. This race offers exposure of junior rowers to established collegiate programs.
Crew Classic Website - General Info

Running Events
Carlsbad Marathon - third sunday of January - road race along Coast Hwy - includes half marathon and fitness expo.
Carlsbad 5000 - Early Spring - - flat and fast 5K road race has made 14 world records in its 20+ year history. Prize purse, fitness expo and festival.
Strides for Seniors - 5K Walk/Run with Senior/Family Expo (July - Balboa Park))
Pacific Shoreline Marathon - Annual event on the first sunday in February since 1997 along Huntington Beach.

San Diego Marathon - Carlsbad CA [JAN]
Start and Finish - Plaza Camino Real;
Annual Road Racing Event held typically the third Sunday in January;
Race Website;
Very popular as one of the flatest and fastest of marathons as follows the scenic Coast Highway along the Pacific Ocean. Events include marathon, half-marathon and fitness expo. This course usually features ideal race conditions.

Carlsbad 5000 - Carlsbad Village [MAR/APR]
5K Road Racing Event; Carlsbad 5000;
World's fastest 5K Course is very flat and follows the Carlsbad beachfront. Features 16 world records, party by the sea, large prize purse, refreshments, weekend health and fitness expo.

Carlsbad Triathlon - Carlsbad CA [JULY]
Race Website;
Sprint Distance Competition / 1K Swim - 25K Bike - 5K Run. This Triathlon ranks in the World's top 5 Longest Running triathlons. The course begins at Tamarack Surf Beach, and follows the coastline of Carlsbad, past our scenic beaches, lagoons and wildlife preserve. It boasts a calm ocean swim, a rolling bike course and a smooth run for the finish. The Carlsbad Triathlon attracts competitors from all over the state.

La Jolla Half Marathon - [Late Apr]
The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of America's most picturesque and challenging runs. Starting adjacent to the Del Mar Fairgrounds main entrance, the course follows a scenic route along the coast before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park.

Camp Pendleton Hard Corps Race Series
MCCS, Semper Fit Division - Race Office, Box 555020 - Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5020; 760-725-6836; Race Website;
Biking, running, triathlons, obstacle courses, mud run - through the scenic rolling hills of the Camp Pendleton USMC Base.
Camp Pendleton Bulldog Bike Race [MAR] - 26 mile race with ocean views are throughout the majority of the course; this is one of four opportunities to ride on base.
Camp Pendleton Devil Dog Duathlon [APR] - 5K Run / 30K Bike / 5K Run through Area 43 along Las Pulgas Rd.
Camp Pendleton Mountain Warfare Challenge Bishop CA [MAY] - a challenging 10K off-road run at high altitude with obstacles such as tire course, low crawl, five-foot wall climb, and tunnel crawl.
Camp Pendleton Mud Run [JUN] - world famous mud run on the USMC base - a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, two 5-foot walls with mud on both sides, tunnel crawl, slippery hill climb, and the final 30-foot mud pit.
Camp Pendleton International Triathlon [July 4th] - The 1.5K swim is in the boat basin / out & back 40K ride / 10K double loop run.
Camp Pendleton Sprint Triathalon [AUG] - The venue area will be at ACU-5, Home of the Swift Intruders - 500M swim / 30k Bike Ride / 5K Run.
Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon - Camp Pendleton [SEP] - This race draws over 1,000 runners who compete for awards in 50 categories on a 13.1 mile all gravel off-road course.
Buffalo Alley 10K - Camp Pendleton [NOV] - formerly the "Horno Ridge Run" - is the ultimate in Hard Corps Competition in a cross-country 10K.

Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.

Youth Sports
San Diego Saints - San Diego Travel Baseball Team - 17 & Under
The Dugout - Directory San Diego Youth Baseball
Rancho San Diego Little League - Youth Baseball
Vista American Little League - Youth Baseball
Vista National Little League - Youth Baseball
Oceanside Valley Little League - Youth Baseball
Encinitas Little League - Youth Baseball
Solana Beach Little League - Youth Baseball
Oceanside Pop Warner - Youth Football and cheerleading
Carlsbad Pop Warner - Youth Football and cheerleading
San Dieguito Pop Warner - Youth Football and cheerleading
Vista Pop Warner - Youth Football and cheerleading
Vista Soccer Club - Youth Recreational Soccer
Carlsbad Dance Centre - affordable, professional dance instruction for ages 18 Months thru Adult.
Carlsbad Youth Sports - City sports and recreation
Carlsbad Skate Park -
San Marcos AYSO - American Youth Soccer Organization - Region 127
Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner - Youth Football and Cheer
Rancho Penasquitos Pop Warner - Youth Football and Cheer
San Marcos Pop Warner - Youth Football & Cheer

Carlsbad Youth Sports
City of Carlsbad - Parks & Recreation Dept
Trident Soccer Camps - Carlsbad - innovative soccer camp for weekends, school vacations, or a study abroad type soccer academy
Carlsbad Wave Soccer - Carsbad CA
Lightning Soccer Club - La Costa
Carlsbad Pop Warner - Carlsbad CA - Youth Football and Cheerleading
Carlsbad Youth Baseball Carlsbad CA - Pony and Mustang League
Carlsbad Paddle Sports - Oceanside CA - - offers sit-on-top sea and surf kayaks, waveskis, kayak rentals, weekly kayak classes and paddles, paddling accessories and kayak adventure trips.
Carlsbad Dance Centre - affordable, professional dance instruction for ages 18 Months thru Adult.
Carlsbad Skate Park -

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
200 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA, (760) 942-9622; YMCA Website;
Dance, adult trips, adventure clubs, athletics & aerobics, aquatics, gymnastics, martial arts, preschool, childcare, skate park, summer camps, cycling, yoga.

Vista Area Youth Sports
Vista American Little League - Youth Baseball
Vista Soccer Club - Youth Recreational Soccer

More Vista Sports Adventures
Athletic Singles Association - outdoor recreation including sports like tennis, volleyball, hiking, rollerblading and adventurous sports like snow skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, river rafting and more.
Special Events - See next section.

Sports Facilities
Mottino Family YMCA - youth and adult sports, exercise, recreation, crafts, swim, soccer fields, tennis courts.

Youth Sports
Carlsbad Paddle Sports - Oceanside CA - - offers sit-on-top sea and surf kayaks, waveskis, kayak rentals, weekly kayak classes and paddles, paddling accessories and kayak adventure trips.
Escondido Soccer Club

Extreme Airborne Sports
Sky Dive San Diego - Jumping out of perfectly good airplanes
Pacific Coast Sky Diving - ditto
World Bodysurfing Championships [AUG] - Oceanside North Pier

NASCAR Champion Souvenirs
Racing caps, t-shirts, coffee mugs and other great gift memorabilia.

Shop SportsJewelryStore.com for official NASCAR Jewelry

Confidence Golf CG-460 Mens Golf Club Set
Save over $500 off list price for this great golf club set. Package includes: Set of 8 stainless steel irons, 3 Woods (Driver, 3 Wood & 5 Wood), Platinum putter, Deluxe Staff bag & matching headcovers for woods.




GPS Gear
Popular for Runners, Boaters, Hikers, Bikers and Adventurers
Recent technology updates have made readily affordable for outdoor adventures a nifty item - the GPS Watch. It uses 3D Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to triangulate your position and elevation to within 20 ft accuracy. Prices and great quality GPS watches now run less than $100 from quality manufactures such as Garmin and Navman. This equipment is popular for athletes to track their race and training trip progress. Adventurers like these to track their position or do geo-cache exploration.

Key GPS features to look for:

• Trip Odometer - tracks your distance traveled between start and finish.
• Trip Timer - Used with the Odometer it can calculate your average trip pace. Some have pause feature.
• Electronic Compass - Never get loss again.
• 3D Location - Display position by Latitude, Longitude and Elevation.
• Battery Size & Life -
• Watch Size and Weight -
• Route Track - Customized Trip Map with waypoint markers.
• Lap History -