Paws and the city 🐾

San Diego’s dog-friendly guide

Round of a-paws, please. From local breweries that welcome your drinking paw-tner to historic hotels that will pamper your pooch, it makes sense that San Diego ranks among WalletHub’s “Most Pet-Friendly Cities.”

Here are six of the best doggone spots in America’s Finest City, but dig into this guide for many more dog-friendly spots.

Pro tip: You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels and events, too.

Second Chance beer and dog — We’ll raise a glass to Second Chance Beer Company. | Photo via @secondchancebeer

Second Chance Beer Co. | This brewery is the ultimutt dog-friendly spot. Its Carmel Valley and North Park tasting rooms have outdoor spaces, and the brand is built on a love for animals. Its “seize a pint, save a pup” initiative helps support animal rescues in California and Arizona.

Grape Street Dog Park | If your dog has lots of energy, this is the perfect spot. It’s the largest dog park in Balboa Park, and offers five acres of off-leash space. You’ll also find plenty of trees providing shade, plus obstacle and agility courses.

Outside at the dog society — It’s a dog’s day out. | Photo via @thedogsocietysd

The Dog Society | This spot in Rolando Park is made for dogs before people, but don’t run away from all the fun that’s inside. You’ll find a cafe with a full menu, and The Hydrant, a bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There are also TVs, games, and you can board your dog here when you head out of town.

Civita Dog Park | The Mission Valley park offers spaces were dogs can roam off-leash. Here, you’ll find two areas: one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs.

A dog at the Hotel del Coronado — A doggy day at The Del. | Photo courtesy of Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado | Share local luxuries with your furry friends at this historic hotel — just a 20-minute walk from Coronado Dog Beach. Dogs will be greeted with treats and a bowl upon arrival, just be sure to read the dog policy before booking.

Ocean Beach Dog Beach | Bring your dog and your surfboard to catch some waves together. This beach has been open to pups since 1972, and it welcomes dogs to have off-leash fun all year.

KEEP EXPLORING WITH YOUR PUP

What is the most popular dog breed in the US?

A. Standard poodle
B. Labrador retriever
C. Beagle
D. German shepherd

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Friday, March 3

Players’ Roundtable: Landreth & Cashdollar | Friday, Mar. 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad | $50 | Two world-renowned musicians lead a question and answer session focused on musicianship, playing, touring, and more.
Kid’s Night Out | Friday, Mar. 3 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway | $10-$20 | A night of games and fun for children in grades 1-5.
Circus Vargas Presents: “Bonjour, Paris!” | Through Monday, March 20 | Times vary | Westfield North County, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido | $19-$75 | A French-themed circus, c’est magnifique.
Eagles | Friday, Mar. 3 | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $220-$2,500+ | The “Hotel California Tour 2023” comes to San Diego — what a lovely place.

Saturday, March 4

Caminata Safari de Sweetwater | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | San Diego | Free | Aprende sobre la historia del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de la Bahía de San Diego con esta caminata guiada. Learn about the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge at this guided nature walk.
San Diego Seals vs. Las Vegas Desert Dogs | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 1:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $15-$80 | Sandy the Seal, we’re with you — are you ready for some lacrosse?
R&B Block party | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | $20 | If you love R&B from the 1990s and early 2000s, this is your slow jam.
Lemon Grove Lions Club Chili Cook-Off | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove | $30 | This spicy contest benefits Lemon Grove Graffiti Removal and Lemon Grove Youth Sports.

Sunday, March 5

Maria Schneider Orchestra | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla | $75-$85 | The composer and bandleader performs with her 18-piece jazz orchestra.
Our Planet Live In Concert | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $41.50-$81.50 | Explore this Netflix series with HD cinematography and an orchestra led by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price.

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Weather

58º | Mostly sunny | 6% chance of rain
San Diego has had wild weather this winter, and Julie Kalansky, a climate scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, attributes this to it being a La Niña year. In future years, she expects wet seasons to be wetter, but it’s not a cure for droughts because dry seasons will be dryer. ☔️ (ABC 10)

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:14 a.m.
Set: 5:47 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:04 a.m. + 1:58 p.m.
High: 6:52 a.m. + 8:29 p.m.
Water Temperature: 57°

Civic

San Diego County’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) is seeking feedback on its Annual Plan draft for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The document will be published today on HCDS’ website ahead of a hearing on Tuesday, April 4, which will be open to public comments. 📜
San Diego State University’s Black Resource Center (BRC) received recognition from county officials on its fifth anniversary for its community contributions. Supervisor Nathan Fletcher presented a plaque to BRC’s staff — including Director Brandon Gamble — acknowledging the organization’s service, leadership, and commitment. 🏆 (SDSU NewsCenter)

Development

San Diego International Airport received a $20 million grant, a portion of the $139.5 million California senators received from the Federal Aviation Administration. The money’s destination? It will support the ongoing construction for SAN’s Terminal 1 project. ✈️ (Times of San Diego)

Edu

For the first time in roughly 20 years, UC San Diego’s incoming fall 2023 class saw a decline in applicants — 396 fewer, to be exact. A total of 130,830 students applied for admission, including increases among in-state and out-of-state hopefuls. The decrease resulted from fewer international students applying. 🎓 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Featured

Once again, SeaWorld San Diego is making a splash. The local attraction appeared on U.S. New & World Report’s 2023 list of the top 17 amusement parks in the US. The publication praised the park for its rides and is feeling the excitement for “Arctic Rescue” to debut this spring. 🎢 (U.S. News & World Report)

Award

Kimpton Alma San Diego has a shiny, new distinction. The downtown hotel received a 4-Diamond designation from AAA — given to properties with upscale amenities and notable fine dining options. Recipients of the award embody four values: cleanliness, comfort, cuisine, and consistency. 💎 (AAA)

Trending

Chula Vista residents were baffled by two glowing dots hovering in the sky for 15+ minutes on Wednesday night, when it was too windy for drones. NASA has an answer — locals had a clear view of Venus and Jupiter in close proximity, hanging out like two peas in a pod. 🪐 (NASA)

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Something’s brewing in PB 🍺

The Collective open in Pacific Beach

A look inside The Collective. | Photo via @collectivebar

TapRoom Beer Co. is expanding its footprint in Pacific Beach. The North Park-based brewery recently opened The Collective, a new tasting room designed to be a late night lounge where there’s plenty of fun on tap.

The new spot moved into the former house of Barrel Republic — just feet from the brand’s SD TapRoom restaurant. The Collective shared with SDtoday that it doesn’t serve food at the moment, but that could change.

The space aims to be a chill and relaxed destination with 20+ beers on tap from TapRoom Beer Co., wine, and cocktails. The lounge also features games and a large-screen TV, and it will be able to host events like open-mic nights or viewing parties.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. Tonight, Eagles soar into Pechanga Arena. The “Hotel California” band has solidified its place in California history — their iconic song is about Los Angeles, and it’s not meant to paint a perfectly rosy picture of the city. I bet the group would be singing a much different tune if they stayed at the Hotel del Coronado. 🦅

And about that quiz, the answer is labrador retriever.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Oh, six places you can go to discover Dr. Seuss’ legacy in San Diego.

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