Best of Diversions & Culture 2024
Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Diversions & Culture 2024
Local Tourist Attraction
San Diego Zoo 619.231.1515, sandiegozoo
Balboa Park balboapark.org
Golf Course
Torrey Pines Golf Course 858.452.3226, torreypinesgolfcourse.com
Rancho Bernardo Inn 855.574.5356, ranchobernardoinn.com
Annual Gala
Corazon de Vida Noche de Gala corazondevida.org/events
Helen Woodward Animal Center Spring Fling animalcenter.org/spring-fling-gala
Party Rentals
Bright Event Rentals bright.com
Abbey Party Rents abbeypartyrentals.com
Florist
Floral Palette floralpalette.com
Adelaide’s La Jolla 858.454.0146, adelaides.com
Editors’ Pick, A Love Story: Lollia Blooms Newly opened in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe is Lollia Blooms, a passionate venture by Lori Blue (photographed), a certified floral designer and the former manager of Third Bloom. Born from the legacy of the previous establishment, Lollia Blooms crafts stunning bouquets, curates unique gifts, and is rooted in the values of kindness and community. lolliablooms.com
Performing Arts Organization
San Diego Opera sdopera.org
La Jolla Playhouse lajollaplayhouse.org
Musical Arts Organization
San Diego Symphony 619.235.0804, sandiegosymphony.org
La Jolla Music Society theconrad.org
Live Music Venue
Belly Up Tavern 858.481.8140, bellyup.com
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 619.235.0804, theradyshell.org
Museum
Oceanside Museum of Art oma-online.org
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego mcasd.org
Gallery
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery 858.345.1800, aaronchang.com
Madison Gallery 858.523.9155, madisongalleries.com
Readers’ Choice, Best Gallery: Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery Fine art photographer Aaron Chang is renowned for capturing the ocean’s beauty with his lens. His installations grace public, corporate, and private spaces including the Viasat headquarters, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the Manchester Grand Hyatt, and numerous medical offices, in addition to his patrons’ personal collections. Regulars at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas likely recognize his distinctive touch on the hotel’s walls — Chang is the artist-in-residence. But, you don’t need a staycation or a reservation at Vaga to admire his work. His flagship gallery on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach offers ample opportunity to take in Chang’s stunning photography, and perhaps even select a piece for your own walls. aaronchang.com
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