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

Major Private Schools
Army and Navy Academy - ANA Warriors - Carlsbad CA - college-preparatory, military, residential, and day school for young men grades 7 through 12.
Calvin Christian School - CC Crusaders - Escondido CA - pre-school, elementary, secondary and high school featuring Christ-centered education. The 13.5 acre high school campus features gymnasium, sports fields and computer labs.
Delphi Academy - San Marcos Branch - a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods.
Escondido Charter High School - ECHS White Tigers - a back-to-basics school of choice serving students in San Diego County and adjacent counties. ECHS is a public school; there is no tuition. The school was started in 1996 and provides a safe and orderly learning environment through small class sizes and individualized educational programs.
La Jolla Country Day School - La Jolla CA - preparing individuals for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, personal growth, and social responsibility. This school offers lower, middle and upper grade level education.
Pacific Academy - Encinitas CA - Private, non-denominational, college-preparatory school - grades 7-12 with small student to teacher ratio.
Pacific View Charter School - Oceanside CA - K-12 school with innovation, individuality, strong parent and community involvement, and a curriculum focused on greater accountability for student development.
San Pasqual Academy - Escondido CA - a first-in-the-nation residential education campus designed specifically for foster teens.
Santa Fe Christian School - SFC Eagles - Solana Beach CA - Christian School Program for grades K-12.
Sierra Madre Academy - San Marcos CA - Catholic school following Faith and Life series from Ignatius Press.
Tri-City Christian Schools - Vista CA - Christian School Program for Elementary and Secondary school years emphasizing academics, athletics and arts.
Valley Christian School - San Marcos CA - private, K-8 Christian School operated by Valley Bible Church.
Catholic Schools

Special Education
Academy by the Sea - Carlsbad CA - The Academy by the Sea/ Camp Pacific is dedicated to helping youth grow and prosper through an assortment of productive summer camps and an exceptional summer academic program.
Study Depot - Tutoring, math homework help and SAT test prep for Encinitas or Carlsbad K-12 students.
Discovery Isle - Child Development Center - Pre-school to 1st Grade with 6 convenient locations in Carlsbad, La Costa, Poway, San Marcos, Temecula and Murrieta
Sylvan Learning Center - Offices in Vista, Encinitas and Rancho Bernardo



Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair GSDSEF [Spring Break]
Week long exhibit held during spring break at the Balboa Park Activity Center;
Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair GSDSEF

National Parks in Southern California
Death Valley National Park - The canyon and mountain walls of Death Valley change color with the shifting sunlight. Other landscape features: large sand dune formations, sculpted rocks, isolated valleys, and volcanic craters.
Joshua Tree National Park - Scenic desert preserve habitat with many unusual plants found here including Joshua trees, cactus, ocotillo, smoke treess, palo verdes, pinon pins, yucca plants. The best time to visit is early spring when a big array of desert wildflowers reach full bloom.
Channel Islands National Park - Protected marine wildlife habitat that is assessible only by air or sea.

So Calif Boy Scouts Adventure MainTour's Adventure Special Feature 24/7 Online Ticket Services Regional High Adventure Outdoor Gear Outfitters Summer Camp Adventures Youth Group Discounts

School Districts
Carlsbad Unified School District - CUSD - Includes information about school calendar, enrollment, curriculum, employment, and school rankings.
Encinitas Union School District -EUSD - Public Schools (Grades K-6)
Escondido Union High School District - EUHSD - Public Schools
Oceanside Unified School District - OUSD
San Diegito Unified High School District - SDUHSD - Public Schools - La Costa / Encinitas / Solana Beach
Solana Beach School District - SBSD
Vista Unified School District - VUSD

Public High Schools
Carlsbad High School - Carlsbad Lancers - CUSD Public high school.
El Camino High School - El Camino Wildcats - OUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
Escondido High School - Escondido Cougars - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
La Costa Canyon High School - LCC Mavericks - SDUHSD Public High School
Mission Hills High School - MH Grizzlies - SMUSD
Oceanside High School - Oceanside Pirates - OUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
Orange Glen High School - OG Patriots - Escondido - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
Rancho Buena Vista High School - RBV Longhorns - VUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
San Dieguito Academy - SD Mustangs - SDUHSD Public High School
San Marcos High School - SM Knights - SMUSD
San Pasqual High School - SP Golden Eagles - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
Sunset High School - SDUHSD Public Continuation High School -
Twin Oaks High School - TO Tigers - SMUSD
Valley High School - Escondido CA - EUHSD
Vista High School - Vista Panthers - VUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation

Public Magnet Schools
Guajome Park Academy - Guajome Park Frog Pond [VUSD]
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts - VUSD K-8 Magnet School

So Calif Campus Tour MainTour's Student Life Guide Public and Private School Financial Aid Programs Concerts and Sports Events Educational Support Services Student Life Adventures

California State University - San Marcos - [CSUSM]
Home of the Cal State Cougars
Modern campus of the California State University system. Major fields of study include the Arts & Sciences, Business Administrations, Education and American Language and Culture.

MiraCosta College - Oceanside Campus
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056; (760) 757-2121; College Website;
Mira Costa Community College - San Elijo Campus
Public, two year community college located on the coast in beautiful north San Diego County. Founded in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. In 1964, the college moved to its present 121-acre hilltop location.

Palomar College - San Marcos CA
North County's biggest junior college provides convenient and innovative learning environments and courses at many locations including the main campus in San Marcus, the Escondido Center and seven other sites. Courses are offered in many unique ways including telecourses, learning communities, self-paced and online courses.

Oceanside Holiday Inn Express -
The newly opened Holiday Inn Express Oceanside is just minutes away from Carlsbad, Escondido, Vista and San Marcos. Located right off Hwy 78 just 2 miles east of I-5 with easy access to Downtown Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor, the Oceanside Pier and Camp Pendleton.

Graduate - Advanced Schooling
California Institute for Human Science - Encinitas CA - Graduate level education and training services in the disciplines of Life Physics, Comparative Religion and Philosophy, and Clinical-Counseling Psychology.

Gemological Institute of America [GIA]
5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008; 760-603-4000; Institute Weblink;
Since 1931, this organization has worked to become the world's foremost educational authority on diamond grading and gem identification. Facilities include largest gem library, GIA School of Business and ground-breaking scientific research.

So Calif Trade School Tour MainTour's Student Life Guide Financial Aid Programs Concerts and Sports Events Educational Support Services Student Life Adventures

Coleman College - San Marcos CA - nationally recognized as a leader in information technology (IT) education.
Oceanside College of Beauty - Cosmetology, manicuring and teacher training
Salon Training International - Carlsbad CA - innovative personal and professional training that supports, educates, motivates and empowers the salon professional with introduction to superior technologies.

Most of the major Public School Districts have some form of independent study program available where they assign intense study at home packets in weekly increments. However they lack the social interaction, sports and performing arts programs found in traditional schools.
Center City High School - Escondido CA - EUHSD Independent Study

Home School Programs
Dehesa Charter School - K-12 public school, is a personalized learning program serving home schooling families in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties.
San Diego Homeschooling - online resource for families teaching at home in America's finest city. Find valuable information to help educate your child while enriching your daily homeschool experience.
San Diego Home School Resource Center - curriculum guide, events, resources, teachers, tutors, clubs and more.

Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100 championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.

More North San Diego Youth Special Interest
Youth Sports Leagues - North San Diego County Special Feature - Soccer, Ice Skating, Baseball, Football, Gymnastics, Cheerleading.
Summer Camp - Southern California Special Feature - Leadership training, wilderness, sports, technology, crafts, music and career prep opportunities.
Boys Scouts - Southern California Special Feature - Leadership training, wilderness, sports, technology, crafts, music and career prep opportunities.

Youth Performings Arts
Broadway Theatre Arts Academy - Drama Classes / Musical Theater / Plays / Acting, Vocal and Dance Training. Escondido.
Center Stage Productions - Escondido CA - Youth Theatre.
Carlsbad Youth Ballet - Carlsbad CA - Learn to Dance - basic skills instruction, recitals and performances.
Escondido Figure Skating Club - preparing the next generation of champion figure skaters.



Boys and Girls Club
San Diegutio Boys and Girls Club-
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad - Carlsbad CA - provides youth learning experiences in leadership, technology, careers, sports, the arts and other life skills.
Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside

Carlsbad Youth Groups
Carlsbad Youth Ballet - Carlsbad CA

Magdalena Ecke YMCA
200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas CA 92024; 760-942-9622; YMCA Website;
Facility Hours : 5:30AM-10PM Mon-Fri / 7AM-7PM Sat-Sun;
Youth and Adult Sports and Recreation Programs. Including youth, teen and adult programs for sports, fitness, performing arts, creative arts. Adventure clubs and trails programs, gymnastics and cheer, martial arts, playground, skate park.

Mottino Family YMCA
4701 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056; 760-758-0808; YMCA Website;
Facility Hours : 5:30AM-10PM Mon-Fri / 7AM-6PM Sat / 9AM-5PM Sun;
The YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through development of the spirit, mind, and body. Aquatics swim team and classes, outdoor adventure guides, cheer, dance and gymnastics. Youth, teen and adult programs for sports, fitness, performing arts, creative arts,

Palomar Family YMCA
1050 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026; 760-745-7490 ; YMCA Website;
Facility Hours : 5:30AM-10PM Mon-Thu /5:30AM-8PM Fri / 7AM-6PM Sat / 9AM-5PM Sun;
Youth, teen and adult programs for sports, fitness, performing arts, creative arts. The Palomar Family YMCA Teen Center is FREE to all teens in 7th through 12th grade. Special events held at the teen center include Battle of the Bands, Talent Show, Hip Hop Show & Study Nights. Teen Center includes game room, TV Lounge, computer lab, recording studio, study area, board games and snack bar.

La Jolla YMCA
8355 Cliffridge Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037; 858-453-3483; YMCA Website ;
Facility Hours : 5AM-10PM Mon-Thu /5AM-9PM Fri / 7AM-6PM Sat-Sun;
- Aquatics, camps, sports, fitness center. Year-round heated pool offers aquatic classes for youth and adults. The Firehouse is a 6,000 square foot Community Center with several rooms available for meetings and special events, as well as a commercial kitchen.

Life Skills Programs
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad - Carlsbad CA - provides youth learning experiences in leadership, technology, careers, sports, the arts and other life skills.
Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside - provides youth learning experiences in leadership, technology, careers, sports, the arts and other life skills.

BSA San Diego - Imperial Council
1207 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103; (619) 298-6121; Council Website
Scout Shop Open Mon-Sat : 9AM-3PM;
Tihawe Lodge Order of the Arrow - San Diego
Scouthern California Boy Scout Adventures - MainTour Special Feature - Area summer camps, high adventure treks, merit badge venues and other scouting resources.

BSA Camp Fiesta Island - Mission Bay
Located in Mission Bay at the San Diego Youth Aquatic Center - this facility hosts weeklong summer camp programs for visiting boy scout troops with classes in Sailing, Boardsailing, Motorboating, Kayaking, Model Rocketry, Swimming, Oceanography and other classes not available at a typical boyscout mountain camp.

North San Diego Scout Troops
Santa Margarita District - North Coast San Diego
BSA Troop 622 - Rancho Penasquitos - very active camping schedule to numerous locations throughout the Western United States, including annual summer camps, and Colorado River canoe trips.
BSA Troop 761 - San Marcos CA - sponsored by Woodland Park Community Church
BSA Troop 680 - Rancho Bernardo CA - Two outings a month is average and they range from advanced backpacks such as "The Sierra Trek", to day hikes, bike rides, canoe trips, and weekend backpacks in the local mountains or desert.
BSA Troop 685 - Rancho Bernardo CA - Sponsor VFW Post 7766 - where the boys decide, lead and participate in their trips, activities, and service projects.
BSA Troop 688 - Rancho Bernardo / Poway - to learn responsibility, teamwork, integrity, and leadership through the principles and programs of the Boy Scouts of America.
BSA Troop 709 - Vista CA - sponsored by Vista UMC
SSS Tiger Shark (727) - Oceanside, CA - Sea Scout Ship Crew
BSA Troop 776 - Encinitas CA - BSA Troop 776 -
BSA Troop 777 - Encinitas CA - High Adventure Boy Scout Troop -
BSA Troop 784 - Carlsbad CA - active camping troop with special interests in model rocketry and tall sailing ships.
BSA Troop 785 - Carlsbad CA - an active troop that goes camping, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
BSA Troop 787 - Oceanside CA - Over 75 years scouting experience - meets at San Luis Rey United Methodist Church.
SSS Fiesta Island (1001) - San Diego, CA - Sea Scout Ship Crew
BSA Troop 2000 - Olivenhain CA - rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing and other fun activities.



Girl Scout Groups
Girl Scouts - San Diego Council
Brownie Troop 4057 - Escondido CA
GSA Troop 8647 - Rancho Bernardo CA

Young Marines
San Diego Young Marines

Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad Unified School District - CUSD - Includes information about school calendar, enrollment, curriculum, employment, and school rankings.
Carlsbad Seaside Academy - CUSD High School Independent Study
Carlsbad Village Academy - CUSD High School Alternative Learning Center
Aviara Oaks Middle School
Calavera Hills Middle School

Carlsbad High School - Lancers
Carlsbad High School - Carlsbad Lancers - CUSD Public high school.
Carlsbad Lancers Sports - Prep Sports Online
CHS Marching Lancers and Wind Symphony - Marching Band - Carlsbad High School

Vista Unified School District
Vista Unified School District - VUSD
Vista Magnet School - Lincoln Learning center engineering and technology emphasis for middle school grades

Rancho Buena Vista High School - RBV Longhorns
Rancho Buena Vista High School - RBV Longhorns - VUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation

Vista High School - VHS Panthers
Vista High School - Vista Panthers - VUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
Vista High School Regimental Band and Pageantry Corps - Marching Band - Performance Group
VHS Panthers Sports - Prep Sports Online

Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside Unified School District [OUSD]

Oceanside High School
Oceanside High School - Oceanside Pirates - OUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation - home of the Pirates since 1906.
OHS Science Department
OHS Fondation - Alumni Association and upcoming events, reunions, scholarship info.

El Camino High School
El Camino High School - El Camino Wildcats - OUSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
ECHS Golden Pride - ECHS Music Program

Escondido Union High School District
More than 7,400 students attend classes at EUHSD. Another 10,000 individuals are enrolled throughout the year in Adult Education classes and Regional Occupational Programs (ROP). The EUHSD supports three comprehensive high schools – Escondido, Orange Glen and San Pasqual – and Valley (Continuation) and Center City (Independent Study).
Escondido Union High School District - EUHSD - Public Schools
Valley High School - EUHSD Continuation School
Center City High School - EUHSD Independent Study Program

Escondido High School - EHS Cougars
1535 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026-2099; 760-291-4000;
Escondido High School - Escondido Cougars - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation

Orange Glen High School - OG Patriots
Orange Glen High School - OG Patriots - Escondido - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
OGHS Band and Colorguard

San Pasqual High School SP Fighing Eagles
San Pasqual High School - SP Golden Eagles - EUHSD Public High School - sports, performing arts and recreation
SPHS Music Department -

Mira Costa College
College Website; 888-201-8480;
Oceanside Campus: One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056;
San Elijo Campus: Mira Costa College Rd, Encinitas, CA 92007;

Founded in 1934 as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, the second community college in San Diego County. Changed name to MiraCosta College and moved to Barnard Drive location in 1964. Today this facility provides advanced educational opportunities to 14000 students in North San Diego County.

Mira Costa Academic Programs
Course work available in business, science, technology, medicine, education and languages.
MCC Natural Science Club

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

Mira Costa College Theatre
1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA;
Produces student theatrical performances.
Mira Costa Theatre
Arts Department