December 2017

From all of us here at Shorline Properties, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas! 

Gather the family, bundle up the children and get ready for a white Christmas at the Garden of Lights in Encinitas.

On select nights throughout December, the San Diego Botanic Garden is beautifully decorated with more than 100,000 twinkling lights throughout several areas of the garden including the iconic Lawn Garden, Waterfall Deck and Eucalyptus Grove.

Horse-drawn wagon rides offer a fun and comfortable view of the four miles of trails through the gardens and families can enjoy live music, food and roasted marshmallows. Mulled wine is available on select evenings as well as an opportunity for the kids to play in the snow.

Santa Claus himself will be making his appearance nightly again this year.

The Garden of Lights is open from 5:00 p.m.

Every December, millions of people around the world gather together with family and friends to celebrate the season. And whether it’s your first time hosting, or your 50th, many people experience some degree of anxiety and stress surrounding the holiday season. Part of this includes ensuring that your home matches your standards, both in aesthetics and in function.

While there’s no way to eliminate all the stress this holiday season, these 5 tips will help you ensure that your home doesn’t have to be one of the causes.

Light Up Your Home

Many holiday parties take place after dark, and with the shorter days at this time of year, darkness may descend as early as late afternoon in many areas. So, make sure that your is well-lit and that your

Looking for some holiday fun for your family in December? There are plenty of activities on tap, from parades to tree-lighting ceremonies, home tours and community festivals. Here’s a look:

San Marcos Holiday Parade: The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos hosts the annual “Christmas Dreams & Wishes” parade. 1 p.m. Dec. 1. Parade begins at Palomar College and travels on Mission Road, Comet Drive, Las Posas, Borden and Twin Oaks Valley Roads. Free.

kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org.

Rancho Christmas: The 28-room Rancho Guajome Adobe is decorated for the holidays and celebrate an holiday party/open house with wagon rides, storytelling, ballet folklorico, live music, dancing and drinks. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 (also Nov. 30). 2210 N. Santa Fe Drive,