Lego Ferrari; 'Giggle Crack' Rock; USNS Mercy Departs: Saturday Smiles

Carlsbad CA

06 May, 2022

6:51 PM

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Southern California stories from the past week — many that will surely make you smile. --------- 'Sea Of Sunflowers' Blooms At Carlsbad Flower Fields The new addition at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch features all colors, shapes and sizes of sunflowers. Life-Size Lego Ferrari Arrives At Legoland Ahead Of New Attraction The Ferrari F40 model was constructed from more than 358,000 LEGO elements and weighs more than 3,000 pounds. Lineup Released For Splash House Music Festival In Palm Springs This year will be the first time the festival will run three weekends as opposed to its typical two-weekend run. SeaWorld San Diego Offers Free Admission To Veterans In honor of Military Appreciation Month, veterans and their families can receive complimentary one-day admission through July 10. Diver's Cove is home to the Giggle Crack, a large rock formation on the shore with a severe crevice, or "crack," down the middle. (Susana Cruciana Photography)'Giggle Crack' At Diver's Cove: Laguna Beach History The "Giggle Crack" at Diver's Cove is a natural rock formation well-loved by Laguna Beach locals. Female Boxer Marlen Esparza To Make Indio Appearance Ring Magazine Flyweight World Champion Marlen Esparza will be the special guest on May 12. 'You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown' Heading To Lake Elsinore "This light-hearted musical is exactly what we need right now." San Clemente Surfer Takes Home Win In Jack's Surfboards Pro An up-and-coming San Clemente surfer won this weekend's Jack's Surfboards Pro title in Huntington Beach. BeachLife Festival 2022 is held May 13 to 15 at 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. (Courtesy of BeachLife Festival) BeachLife Festival 2022: Lineup, How To Watch Online BeachLife Festival 2022 offers a livestream featuring performances from major artists, including the Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer and 311. Boat Crew Rescues Entangled Seal Near San Onofre A fishing crew aboard a Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching vessel rescued a Guadalupe fur seal Friday. San Diego Applebee's Offering Free Appetizers For Nurses, Teachers Nurses and teachers can get a free appetizer with any entrée purchase. USNS Mercy Departs San Diego For Humanitarian Mission As part of the mission, Mercy and its team will conduct missions throughout Oceania and the Western Pacific. Brooklinen opens May 13 at 800 14th Street, Santa Monica. (Courtesy of Brooklinen) Brooklinen Expands In SoCal With New Santa Monica Store Brooklinen is opening its Southern California location in Santa Monica this month. Superstar Carin León Adds Second Show At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Tickets are on sale now for the June show. 'Sounds On The Steps' Brings Artist Performances To Culver City Join a new series of free, live weekly performances at the Culver Steps in Culver City featuring talented local musicians. Veteran Teacher At El Morro Elementary Announces Retirement After 31 years of teaching, Laguna Beach students will say goodbye to veteran teacher Tamara Wong. San Diego Women's Soccer Team Wins In Regular-Season Debut The San Diego Wave Fútbol Club defeated the Houston Dash in its first National Women's Soccer League regular-season game. ------------ (Shutterstock)FOR MOTHER'S DAY PLANS: Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Greater L.A. Restaurant Specials Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: San Diego-Area Restaurant Specials Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Inland Empire Restaurant Specials Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2022: Orange County Restaurant Specials -----------