SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Sept 12 - Moonlight State Beach 400 B St. Encinitas CA Easy parking in the lot above the beach and restrooms. There is shade behind the marine safety center and near the concession stands or bring an umbrella. Paint waves, beachgoers, some fun architecture or vistas from above.   Check your Paint Rag for Designated […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Sept 19 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park 111 S Sierra Ave Solana Beach CA Free parking, restrooms, views of cliffs, ocean, palms, and surfers. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We are an inclusive group and welcome artists of all […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Sept 26 - San Elijo Town Square - Near 1215 San Elijo Rd. San Marcos, CA  Large fountain, park, people, cute businesses, and clock tower. Free parking on the street all around the square. Restrooms across at the Starbucks at 1620 San Elijo Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078. Lunch and “get to know you” to […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Nov 14 - Swami’s Beach - 1298 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas - Paint the ocean views looking down through the palms or walk the steps to the beach. The meditation center is also an option. Free parking in the lot and restrooms available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Nov 21 - Leo Carillo Ranch - 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln Carlsbad - Ranch buildings, peacocks, open woodland. Free parking and restrooms. The ranch opens its gates at 9 so try not to be early. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Nov 28 - Oceanside Harbor - 1351 N Harbor Drive - Paint boats, restaurants, the lighthouse, pedestrians, or a friendly seal. Park in the second row of spots for free, restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

December 5 - The Pannikin - 510 N Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 - I’ve heard a lot about this cute coffee location in an adorable iconic yellow building with umbrellas out front. Street parking or parking in the lot with restrooms inside. You may just have to buy some tea or a yummy […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

December 12 - Cedros Design District - 132 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA  92075 - We will meet at Lofty Coffee which is cute in its own right, but there are many shops up and down the street that can be painted as well as long street views with the cedars design arch. Parking […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

December 19 - Powerhouse Park - 1658 Coast Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014 - This is a new location for me, but photos and reviews show a really nice grass, clean beach, pretty trees, the train and the powerhouse community center. Parking is metered along the street, in the adjacent pay lot, or park in […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

January 2 - Fletcher Cove Beach Park Let’s paint these winter seas and clouds. Easy parking and restrooms.  The beach should look a little different with the high surf over the weekend.  111 S Sierra Ave Solana Beach  Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location - Note from Lorraine Cote, Group Coordinator: We paint […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

Feb 20 - Poinsettia Park 6600 Hidden Valley Rd Carlsbad This park has a beautiful path that runs along the back canyon. Park between the pickleball courts and baseball diamond for closest access to that back path. Restrooms are available. Check your Paint Rag for Designated Weekly Location. We paint every Tuesday from 9-12. We […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

March 26 - Clubhouse @ Lake San Marcos - This is a new opportunity to get into an area normally reserved for residents to paint Lake San Marcos, boats, surrounding hills or lakeside homes. One of our members (Dan Milner) has graciously offered to get us into the clubhouse where there are restrooms and a […]

SDAG – Plein Air Painters Group – Paint Outdoors!

April 23 - Rancho Santa Fe Library - 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe - We only had a few people at this location on our previous visit so it should be new to many of you. The flowers are plentiful and gorgeous. Parking is free and restrooms are on site. Check your Paint […]