Best of Diversions & Culture 2025
Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Diversions & Culture 2025
Local Tourist Attraction
San Diego Botanic Garden
The Gondola Company
Golf Course
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Annual Gala
Fur Ball
Poinsettia Ball
Event Planner
McFarlane Promotions
Crown Weddings & Events
McFarlane Promotions is a high-design event planning, coordinating, and production company with more than 25 years of expertise in creating festivals, corporate activations, galas, and immersive experiences (including the renowned La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, photographed here in 2024). From neighborhood street closures to national campaigns, the team manages logistics, permitting, partners, and entertainment, specializing in marketing, fundraising, and impactful experiences.
Party Rentals
Bright Event Rentals
Town & Country Event Rentals
Florist
Adelaide’s La Jolla
Lollia Blooms
Performing Arts Organization
Cygnet Theatre
La Jolla Playhouse
Musical Arts Organization
San Diego Symphony
La Jolla Music Society
Live Music Venue
Belly Up Tavern
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Podcast
All-In Podcast
Remodeling Reinvented
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Readers’ Choice, Local Tourist Attraction: San Diego Botanic Garden
Founded in 1970, San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas spans 37 acres and features an 8,000square-foot conservatory, showcasing 5,300+ plant species and varieties. With North America’s largest bamboo collection, global gardens, and educational programs, SDBG promotes conservation, sustainability, and botanical science while inspiring visitors of all ages to explore, learn, and connect with nature. From November 13 through January 4, Lightscape (photographed) will return for its fourth year. Spanning one mile, the enchanting illuminated trail will feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists.
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