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Beach trip

• ~$297 a night
• 2 BD | 1 BA
• This newly renovated cottage is steps from Mission Beach and restaurants and features a spacious deck with a portable fire pit.

Bring the family

• ~$761 a night
• 4 BD | 4 BA
• This rental gives you a main house and a guest house — both sleep four — and is walking distance to Moonlight and Swami’s beaches.
  

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Larger groups

• ~$998 a night
• 4 BD | 2 BA
• Relax with a spacious outdoor area equipped with a lagoon-like pool and hot tub. This Mission Hills home sleeps up to eight people and is minutes from many of San Diego’s most popular activities.

Romantic getaway

• ~$299 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Enjoy a spacious outdoor area equipped with a hot tub while having quick access to San Diego landmarks like Balboa Park.

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Dog friendly

• ~$198 a night
• 0 BD | 1 BA
• This secluded cottage is perfect for a quick escape. It’s just 2.5 blocks from Windansea Beach, and offers enough space to relax and bring the dog.

• EDEN - ICYMI Tour | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $32.50 | The Irish artist headlines the North Park venue.
• The High Table | Thursday, Feb. 9-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego | $20-$55 | It’s opening night of the play about lineage and love centered on two women planning their wedding — and the Nigerian parents who refuse to attend.

• Larkin Poe | Friday, Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $30 | The Nashville-based sisters perform the “Blood Harmony Tour.”
• Dance Matters - Collage 2023 | Through Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego | $15-$20 | San Diego Civic Dance Companies perform their annual production — with the sets, lighting, and costumes that bring the razzle dazzle.

• Coffee Date Cleanup | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Memorial Dog Park, 2975 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego | Free | Join Think Blue San Diego in Barrio Logan and help divert litter from the Chollas Watershed.
• BLACK COM!X DAY 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 12 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego | Free | Billed as a “Black History Month Comic-Con,” meet black-owned creators and artists from Marvel, DC, and more.
• Valentine’s Super Love Jam | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $45-$150 | Move and groove to a jam-packed lineup that includes The Isley Brothers, Blackstreet, Color Me Badd, Ginuwine, and The Jets.

• The Kook Run | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 6-11:30 a.m. | 101 E. D St., Encinitas | $55-$75 | Conquer a 10K, 5K, or kids’ run — costumes welcome.

• 77º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain

• Rise: 6:37 a.m.
• Set: 5:28 p.m.

• Low: 4:51 a.m. + 5:18 p.m.
• High: 10:45 a.m. + 11:44 p.m.
• Water Temperature: 57°

• The County Board of Supervisors voted to end the local COVID-19 emergency declaration on Feb. 28 — matching the end of California’s emergency declaration. This will end the vaccine mandate for city workers and require public officials to meet in person, but the county will continue to provide services for testing, vaccinations, and tracing of the virus. 🩺 (NBC 7)

• The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a state of emergency in Rancho Bernardo after detecting Huanglongbing (HLB) during an inspection. The bacterial disease can be deadly to citrus trees, so crops in the community are included in a 95-square-mile quarantine. HLB is not harmful to humans or animals. 🍋

• Movin’ on up. Robb Report took a look at a $15 million, 4 BD, 5 BA penthouse that was listed in Bankers Hill. Inside the 5,000-sqft, 2-story unit you’ll find a floating staircase, a refrigerated wine-wall, a designer walk-in closet, and a balcony with views of Balboa Park and San Diego Bay — among other luxuries. 💸 (Robb Report)

• Bafang Dumpling is planning to open at The Village in Mira Mesa by the end of the year, letting the community get its fill of Taiwanese cuisine. The chain has 1,300+ locations across Asia, but this will be its first restaurant in San Diego and second in SoCal, behind the San Gabriel location. 🥟 (Eater San Diego)

• Rubio’s is known for its Original Fish Taco, but calling it the best sounds too fishy. So, the locally-founded chain is hosting its “Battle for the Best Fish Taco.” Through Feb. 27, you can upload your recipe for a chance to win $1,000 and the winning taco will be featured on the restaurant’s menu. 🌮

• You’re never too old to get wild. This month, adults ages 65+ can get into the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for free. Qualifying visitors must present a valid photo ID at entry, and can then enjoy an adventure. 🦁

• Love is always in the air in San Diego because the city ranked No. 60 on WalletHub’s list of “2023’s Best Places to Get Married.” The city was ranked highly for its facilities, services, attractions, and activities, but the rating was negatively impacted due to costs. 💍 (WalletHub)

• Level up your sleep hygiene and wake up feeling well-rested with a little help from two top-rated products: this blackout sleep mask with ~9,000 five-star reviews and this sleek white noise machine complete with 31 different soothing sounds. 💤 *