The Port of San Diego has been revitalizing Seaport Village for the past few years, adding new dining + retailers to the landmark that has stood along the Embarcadero since 1980. 🌊 Let’s get a taste of what’s new + what’s coming soon to the iconic waterfront complex. 🌮 |
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The Tower by Mike Hess, 879 W. Harbor Dr., Ste. W14-E
Mike Hess Brewing opened its biergarten at Seaport Village in 2021 and earlier this month, the location expanded upwards with the addition of “The Tower” — a second-floor deck overlooking San Diego Bay.
The 750-sqft rooftop area features three TVs, a bartop, 24 taps + a drink rail that wraps around the balcony. Oh, and there are tacos too, whipped up by Quiero Tacos. It opens at 10 a.m Monday-Friday and at 8:30 a.m. on weekends. |
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Eclectic Boutique offers fashion, trinkets + gift galore. | Photo via Kimberly Motos |
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Eclectic Boutique, 809 W. Harbor Dr., Ste. 11
Over in the landmark’s Lighthouse District, this biz is a new iteration of Bubbles Boutique (the shop that was in the Gaslamp Quarter for 18 years) and features fun fashion, handbags, accessories + gifts. It opens daily at 10 a.m. Ocean Avenue, 835 W. Harbor Dr., Ste. C4-CB
Located next door to the longtime Gepetto’s Toys, this coastal-themed shop offers home goods, beach apparel, Hawaiian jewelry + locally-made gifts. It opens daily at 11 a.m. Louisiana Charlie’s, Carousel District
This New Orleans-inspired eatery will set up shop in the Carousel District (near Edgewater Grill) and is slated to open in a few weeks. The restaurant — which hails from Long Beach, California — specializes in Southern style barbecue, Cajun cuisine + soul food.
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Malibu Farm is moving into prime real estate. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday |
Malibu Farm, 831 W. Harbor Dr.
Remember the landmark’s longtime restaurant, Harbor House? It shuttered a while back, but SoCal’s Malibu Farm has taken over the prime, bayfront real estate in the heart of Seaport Village — and given it a multi-million dollar renovation that’ll turn it into an indoor and outdoor eatery also featuring an ice cream shop + home goods store.
The farm-to-table concept is helmed by celeb chef Helene Henderson + her husband, actor John Stockwell. We’d say this is the highest profile takeover at the landmark thus far. |
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Friday -
“Encanto” | Fri., June 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Pine Valley County Park, Pine Valley | Free | Watch the magic of la familia Madrigal as part of Summer Movies in the Park. ✨
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Sam Hunt | Fri., June 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds | $83+ | The country singer-songwriter headlines the main stage at the San Diego County Fair. 🎶
Saturday -
OB Street Fair + Chili Cook-Off | Sat., June 25 | 10a.m -8 p.m. | Free | Niagara Avenue | An Ocean Beach tradition 42 years strong featuring live music, vendors, food, beachfront entertainment, and — of course — mounds of homemade chili. 🍲
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Black Pride 2022 | Sat., June 25 | 3-9 p.m. | Rich’s San Diego, 1051 University Ave. | $20 | The San Diego Black LGBTQ+ Coalition celebrates the first day of its weekend-long fest with music, dancing + mingling. 🏳️🌈
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John Fogerty | Sat., June 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds | $35+ | The longtime musician + co-founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival brings his solo show to the San Diego County Fair. 🎸
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Boyz II Men | Sat., June 25 | 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $87+ | Motownphilly’s back again — this time performing al fresco at the stunning Embarcadero venue. 🎶
Sunday
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Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival | Sun., June 26 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | North Park | $35+ | Sample your way through 25 local ice cream + gelato shops (think: Baked Bear, Holy Paleta, MooTime, etc.), with 100% of proceeds supporting Alpha Project for the Homeless. 🍦
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Tenacious D | Sun., June 26 | 8 p.m. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre | $54+ | Jack Black + Kyle Grass perform their comedy rock live. 🎸
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Weather - 77º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain
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Health -
Rady Children’s Hospital began administering the COVID-19 vaccine this week to children under 5 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued its formal recommendation to vaccinate kids in this youngest age group, including ~207,723 children in San Diego County. The hospital had about 7,000 doses on hand. 🏥 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Coming Soon -
Actor + comedian Kevin Hart plans to bring his Hollywood-based vegan fast food restaurant, Hart House, to Bressi Ranch in Carlsbad by the end of the year. The menu will feature all plant-based items including burgers, salads + oat milkshakes. The eatery will open at 2641 Gateway Rd., Ste. 102 (the former home of Pure Burger). 🥗 (SanDiegoVille.com)
- Mexican restaurant South of Nick’s is slated to open at the One Paseo shopping + dining hub in Carmel Valley
this fall. We’ve been peeking at the eatery’s social feed and we’ve spotted classics like taquitos, burritos, and albóndigas soup among its offerings. 🌯
- El Cid Brewing Company will open on
Fri., Aug. 5, at 2911 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 2, in North Park — at the former site of Home Brewing Co., which shuttered last month. The
US Navy-inspired craft brewery is co-founded by Terry Kellar + Eric Bridges, who met through the UC San Diego Brewing Program. 🍻 (SanDiegoVille.com)
Real Estate -
~$5,000. According to Zillow, that’s the monthly mortgage payment of a typical home in San Diego right now — a whopping 60% increase from a year ago. Zillow’s report finds that the typical home value in our city is $936,472, up 26.2% year over year. 🏡 (NBC 7)
Biz -
Local sidewalk vendors + pushcart operators are now required to have a permit, per an ordinance that went into effect yesterday. The City Council-approved rule falls in line with SB 946 — a California law that lets vendors operate, so long as cities and counties oversee regulations. The annual permit costs $38. 💵 (Fox 5)
Concert Travel -
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System is hosting its first-ever Summer BBQ this Saturday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Balboa Avenue Transit Center. The free event will feature food + games — just RSVP ahead of time, and ride to the party via the trolley’s UC San Diego Blue Line. 🚊
Environment -
The Living Coast Discovery Center + South Bay Sustainable Communities will participate in a cleanup event this Saturday hosted by the San Diego Working Waterfront. Volunteers will help clean the J Street Marina/Marina View Park site at 900 Marina Pkwy. in Chula Vista from 8:30-11 a.m. Join them. 🌿
Seasonal -
Strawberry season has inspired a pair of berry cool menu items at 20|Twenty, the restaurant at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Try the Strawberry Basil Bruschetta or the Cocktail Carlsbad, a drink made with local strawberries, lemon juice, and basil. The seasonal treats are available through Aug. 31. 🍓
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The San Diego Symphony Orchestra performed the National Anthem earlier this week at a Padres game at Petco Park — and Music Director Rafael Payare threw out the first pitch. Sporting a personalized brown + gold Padres jersey, the maestro was instrumental in the special evening. ⚾
Did you know? Payare has led the San Diego Symphony since July 1, 2019, and is only the 13th music director in the cultural organization’s 112-year history. The San Diego Symphony is the oldest orchestra in California and performs for 250,000+ people each season — including at the Copley Symphony Hall + The Rady Shell.
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Editor’s pick: What’s that groove going off, you say? It’s not too hard, not too soft. I’m getting amped to see Boyz II Men at The Rady Shell this Saturday and if you can’t tell, I’m already singing my heart out. 🎶
I can’t wait to hear those a capella harmonies at the waterfront venue, which is designed to have incredible acoustics. Tickets are still available — that is, if you’re into having “One Sweet Day.”
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