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Explore San Diego!
November 17, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Vacation Locations in San Diego.
Rather than setting your sights on far away foreign and exotic beaches, explore the beauty within your reach. The beaches of San Diego are among some of the most visited in the world. From Imperial Beach in the south, bordering Tijuana, to Ocean Beach and the Mission Beaches to the north, San Diego beaches have something for everyone.
Many municipal beaches have drive-up parking along the Pacific Coast highway 101, which will be recognized as both La Jolla Boulevard and Mission Drive as you drive south through San Diego. Some parking is free, other is minimal and beach hours are strictly enforced from sun rise to sun down. The sand is a creamy white and alternates between gently rolling beaches and stretches of the Pacific which lie below majestic rock cliffs, which have intermittent caves that are fun to explore at low tide.
For the traveler who can afford the luxury of an oceanfront beach rental on Mission Beach, there are high rise condos, penthouses, private homes, apartment homes and duplexes from which to choose. Most beach rentals are privately owned and rented through Mission Beach Rentals. Plenty of homes have car ports or garages and give you the option of daily housekeeping and a concierge service that is only a phone call away.
Mission Beach Rentals` concierge can help you find popular attractions such as Sea World San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, California`s Legoland and San Diego`s Wild Animal Park. If you are interested in the local sports teams, San Diego is home to the San Diego Padres whose home stadium is Petco Park and the San Diego Chargers who play at Qualcomm Stadium. Both the baseball and football venues offer tours year round.
The best thing about San Diego is that everything is only a short drive from the San Diego International Airport, which is located centrally just south of Mission Beach. Though the University is to the north, it is never more than an hour drive even in heavy traffic.
There are also many guided boat tours, hot air balloon rides, open-air car tours of area vineyards, as well as surfing and kayaking lessons offered at many of the local beaches.
If you are more interested in the city life, San Diego offers a wonderfully rustic old town with many boutique-type shops and an array of restaurants offering plenty of delicious dining choices. In downtown San Diego, you can visit the USS Midway Museum to learn more about San Diego`s Navy heritage. There is also the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art and for those who would rather not stay beachside, the Keating Hotel is a beautifully Italian designed hotel with unique room options, spa services and full service workout facility.
The next time you need a vacation, look no further than California. With car hire San Diego, you will be able to get around the city with ease, in your own time and without having to worry about being rushed.
San Diego Breweries
November 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
San Diego has a short, but strong presence in the world of Micro Brews. In 2009, Mens Journal named our fair city#1 Beer City in America. Believe it or not,we have over 30 brew houses in San Diego. But first, a couple pointers to get you around the “Artisnal” brew circuit.
Types of Beer
What is a lager?
o Description: Named after its founder, Louis Lager, this drink is characterized mainly by its prominent malt and hops flavor. Are generally sweet and spicy; bright, clear in color, and have a collar of foam around the glass.
o Production: Brewing draws sweetness from the malt; hops are added during the process. The beer is then carbonated and aged over time. Lager is often bottom-fermented and becomes quite smooth and round.
o How to enjoy: Best with spicy foods (pizza, Mexican, Indian, and even seafood).
What is ale?
o Description: Ale can be bitter and spicy or malty and sweet. They can also be any color and strength.
o Production: Ale is fermented with top-fermenting yeast, usually near room temperature. It tends to have a more fruity character than a lager.
o How to enjoy: Try ale with any food that is full of flavor (grilled fish or sharp cheeses).
What is a porter?
o Description: Named for the porters at the Covent Garden Market in 18th century London, porter sustained and provided nourishment for people throughout their long days. They often come in coffee or chocolate flavors and are dark in color.
o Production: A top-fermented beer, it’s brewed as a blend of three beers. At one time porter had a lengthy aging process, which made them quite sour to drink.
o How to enjoy: Porter goes with just about any meat dish (beef, chicken, or lamb). It also goes well with desserts.
What is a stout?
o Description: Stout originated in Australia and Asia. In the 1800s, a beer called Nurse Stout was thought to promote health “for invalids.” It was also used to bathe newborn babies to promote clear skin, or in Irish hospitals to help nursing mothers produce milk. Stout is full-bodied and thick, with a flavor similar to coffee. It can take on many flavors including sweet, bitter, milk, or even oatmeal. Stout is usually deep black in color.
o Production: Stout is a type of ale made with top-fermenting yeast.
What is a pilsner?
o Description: Pilsner became popular in the mid-1800s in Bohemia. People liked the golden, sparkly, clear beer. Pilsners are highly hopped and full of flavor. They are soft to drink and don’t have as thick of a body as other beers.
o How it’s made: Brewed with hops and often have caramel malt added to give a golden color and gentle flavor.
o How to enjoy: Pilsner beer goes with nearly any meat, excluding beef, and with mild cheeses.
What is a wheat beer?
o Description: Drinking wheat beer is as close to drinking champagne as beer ever gets. Originated in Belgium, if you need a thirst-quenching beverage, you may want to try this beer. Wheat ale in itself has a taste full of citrus. Adding fruit flavoring gives a nice aroma and taste.
o How it’s made: Brewed with malted wheat and barley. Yeast is used to ferment the beer. Fruit and more wheat malt are then added.
o How to enjoy: Try drinking wheat beer with a salad or with Chinese food.
Definitions above found at AllSands.com
Ballast Point
Ballast Point Brewing Company Linda Vista
On Tap as of 10-5-2009 — Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale, Wahoo Wheat Beer, Black Marlin Porter, Big Eye IPA, Even Keel Session Ale, Sculpin IPA, Sextant Oatmeal Stout, Schooner Dry Hop Ale, Schooner Wet Hop Ale, Piper Down Scottish Ale, Sea Monster Imperial Stout, Sea Monster Imperial Stout Bourbon Barrel Blend, Black Eye Ale.
Stone Brewing Co.
Founded in 1996, Stone Brewing Co. is located in Escondido, CA and is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country. Additionally, Stone Brewing is one of the highest rated breweries in the world according to both Ratebeer.com and BeerAdvocate.com. The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is part of the new $13 million Stone Brewing facility, and specializes in creative preparations of locally grown organic produce and natural meats. For more information visit the Stone website, or give them a call.
Alpine Brewery
Alpine Beer Company opened its doors in the fall of 2002. Years before, an interest in craft brewing developed into an actual goal for the future. There were years of home brew competitions, brew science classes, and extended beer runs thinly disguised as vacations.
Pizza Port
Pizza Port was established in March of 1987 when we started making pizzas in our present location in Solana Beach! We started brewing beer as a hobby and as we began brewing more than we could leisurely drink, we really wanted to share some of the incredible brews that we created for fun with our customers too. We installed a 7 barrel brewery and served our first handcrafted beer brewed on the premises in October of 1992.
Coronado Brewing Co
The Coronado Brewing Company, in beautiful Coronado (located just a few minutes from downtown San Diego) welcomes you to come and enjoy quality handcrafted beers and delicious food in a casual family environment. Join us for a refreshing pint while we make you one of our signature pizzas or calzones in the wood fired oven, or choose from a wide selection of fresh seafood, steaks, pastas and dining specials. The Coronado Brewing Company is perfect for a quick lunch, a relaxing beverage or a wonderful dinner
San Diego Brewing Co
The original manufacturing facility known as San Diego Brewing Company opened in 1896 with much fanfare. A. E. Horton, the father of San Diego, referred to the Brewery as the most important industrial enterprise since he founded the town. It was the largest manufacturing enterprise in the county. The brew house held a 25 horse power engine which operated the elevator, barley mill, mash tun and other apparatus. The mash tun could easily give shelter to twenty five men! The brewery’s fermenting cellar was filled with great tanks full of amber fluid, foaming and sparkling. The capacity of the plant was 75,000 barrels. San Diego Brewing Company delivered their product to all parts of the city and county in bottles or in barrels. Their beers were said to “sparkle like nectar”. Sadly the company was removed from 32nd Street by the Navy in 1942 and replaced by a base for the Pacific Fleet. Today the new San Diego Brewing Company hopes to carry on the tradition that was started so long ago. Along with an assortment of fresh beers brewed on the premises, San Diego Brewing Company offers fifty taps of beer every day, providing a brew to satisfy each and everyone.
Alesmith Brewing Co
AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego’s most award-winning brewery. Inspired by the classic ales of Britain and Belgium, AleSmith is a growing artisan brewery whose
Back Street Brewery
Back Street Brewery Multiple Locations in California Our neighborhood Microbrewery brings together Lamppost’s Award Winning Pizza with the Freshest Handcrafted Ales!
Firehouse Brewing Company
At The Firehouse Brewing Company we are committed to producing world-class, hand-crafted beer. Built from the ground up by third generation firefighters, their sense of tradition and commitment to community provide the foundation on which our brewery was built. We believe that contributing to our community is an integral part of creating an outstanding beer.
Gordon Biersch
At Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants, our passion is to produce and deliver to our guests the highest quality and freshest products. Our tradition of on-site brewing and food made fresh, from scratch, are the most evident examples of this passion.
Green Flash Brewing
Green Flash Brewing Company is a producer of finely crafted modern ales using the best all natural ingredients available. The unique ales brewed at Green Flash are crafted using modern equipment and techniques while borrowing from brewing traditions and adapting old world methods for the best possible result.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Celebrating 20 years of craft beer in San Diego… visit our Brewery Restaurants and enjoy 10 handcrafted beers on tap, Cask night every Thursday, Happy Hour, incredible food and more.
La Jolla Brew House
La Jolla Brew House is a casual locals establishment featuring high quality, moderately priced food and a distinctive selection of craft brewed and specialty beers served in a comfortable and entertaining atmosphere.
Lightning Brewery
We Are Committed To Making Beers That Are Distinct From Others Brewed In San Diego County!
Mission Brewery
The original Mission Brewery was one of the first commercial breweries in San Diego, and opened in 1913. Like thousands of other breweries across the United States, it closed its doors due to Prohibition. The brewing company was re-opened by Dan Selis in June of 2007 and is off to a promising start. Four months after opening, Mission Brewery was awarded two national medals at The Great American Beer Festival®. And right before its one year anniversary, Mission won 4 medals at the San Diego County Fair. In its 2 1/2 year history, Mission has won 10 professional medals.
Oceanside Ale Works
Oceanside Ale Works crafts award-winning ales in the first microbrewery to find its home in beautiful Oceanside, California. Using the freshest hops and finest malted barley, our ales are hand-crafted to exacting standards ensuring a taste experience you are sure to remember. We are located along the North Coast of San Diego County
Pacific Beach Ale House
The Pacific Beach Ale House is a full service restaurant that is proud to feature house brewed beers, a terrific menu and a full bar. Located on the water at the end of Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach we have plenty of outdoor seating and a great view from our rooftop deck.
Port Brewing/Lost Abbey
“For Sinners and Saints alike,” signals the creation of a line of newly branded beers from The Lost Abbey Brewery. These inspired beers will be made by Port Brewing Co. at their brewing facility in San Marcos, CA.
Rock Bottom Gaslamp
Rock Bottom built its foundation on a tradition of fresh, handcrafted beers and a diverse menu that make up the cornerstones of the 29 Rock Bottom locations across the United States.
The Brew House at Eastlake / Bay Bridge Brewing
We are a locally owned, independent restaurant and EastLakes premiere Micro-Brewery venue. We invite you to join us and share our commitment to high quality, handcrafted beers, farm fresh food and great – friendly service.
Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company
Balboa Park Free Museum Schedule
November 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Local and looking for something to do? How about a Museum? San Diego has more Museums in Balboa park, them most cities have at all! The best part is, that they are all free 1 day a month. Below is the current muesum schedule for free tuesdays at the park. Enjoy!
First Tuesday
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Second Tuesday
Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center
Third Tuesday
Fourth Tuesday
San Diego Automotive Museum (Last admission at 3:45 p.m.)
House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Fifth Tuesday
Normal museum prices in effect.
*The Timken Museum of Art is always free*
*Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.San Diego Air and Space Museum’s Da Vinci exhibit requires a separately priced ticket.
**Free to San Diego County Residents and Active Military only
Bars (and Grills) in Pacific Beach
September 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Here is a listing of all of the Bars (and Grills) In Pacific Beach. But first, my faves.
Bars and Grills
MoonDoggies- Great Food menu, to match their drink menu. Great place to be anytime of the day or night.
Cass Street- Awesome food, local atmosphere, and no pretense. Lot’s of great beers on tap!
PB Shore Club-What a setting for your day after fiesta! Breakfast served on the weekends.
If I missed anyone that should be on the list, please let me know, and I will add them.
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Places to Eat in Pacific Beach
August 31, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
For those of you new to Pacific Beach, or just visiting, I have compiled a list of virtually all of the places to eat in Pacific Beach. Having lived here most of my adult life (If you can really call spending your early 20′s in PB adulthood), I have compiled my favorites, as well as all other sources of food from which I have been know to forage.
My Favorites
Cotijas’ - I consider myself an expert on Southern California Mexican food, and this is my all around favorite. In my book, you can judge a good Mexican food joint on 3 things. Beans, Rice and Salsa. Cotijas’ nails them all. I would put their salsa head to head against anyones. Not only are the burritos huge, the price is unbeatable. It is possible to stuff 3 people for under $10 bucks! Personal Recommendation- Breakfast Burrito add Fries.
Poor Boy’s Subs- This place has the freshest meats in Pacific Beach because they are sliced to order. The bread is fresh and the toppings selection is excellent. Pick any of them (including the veggie) and you won’t be disappointed. Personal Recommendation- The Belly Buster on Wheat.
Cafe Athena-This traditional Greek restaurant is a great date spot. The atmoshpere is light and bright, and the plesant bustle makes for an awkward free evening. Personal Recommendation- The Chicken Aioli Pita Sandwich.
Hoboken Pizza- This San Diego kid would eat here daily if Pizza and Beer were the only things needed to survive. Thin crust excellence with afternoon beer specials makes this a great place to start the evening. Or finish it with their delivery going until 2am nightly. The Boss would be proud. Personal Recommendation- My Way white Pizza.
Costa Brava- This is a Hidden Jewel in Pacific Beach. Tucked away on Ingraham, This Spanish Restaurant is a great and lively time. Eating tapas and drinking Sangria while while enjoing a live Flamanco dancer perform is a great way to spend an evening.
Rocky’s-Possibly the best burger in San Diego. If there isn’t a grease spot on the bag before you get home, you probably didn’t eat at Rocky’s
Seeing as variety is the spice of lunch, I have listed most of the other restaurants in Pacific Beach below
Breakfast Joints
Kono’s
Bustamantes
The Menu
IHOP
The Eggery
The Broken Yolk
Brueggers
Green Flash
Denny’s
Lunch Spots
Wendy’s
McDonalds
Subway
L&L Barbecue
Von’s Deli
EZ J’s Subs
KFC
Chalk Board Deli
Rubios
Taco Bell
Taco Surf
Roberto’s
Chipotle
Fat Burger
Pita Pit
In and Out
Hooters
Pick up stix
Panda Express
Pizza
Little Cesars
Fillipi’s
Papa John’s
Dominos
Round Table
Dinner Places
Gringo’s
Fred’s
Cabo Cantina
Isabels Cantina
Lotsa Pasta
Pasta Espresso
World Curry
Zen 5 Sushi
Bareback Grill
Big Kahuna’s
Tower 23
Panda Express
Tony Romas
China Inn
Papa John’s
Nick’s at the Beach
Joe’s Crab Shack
Pacific Beach Ale House
Ichiban
Lamont St. Grill
Mr. Sushi
Marinos
If you know of a restaurant in PB that is not on this list, Please drop us an email, and we will upate the list. Relax@MissionBeachRentals.Net
Things to do in San Diego
January 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do in the fair city of San Diego? Then look no further! Below you will find links to some of San Diego’s finest attractions and destinations, listed in no particular order.
Balboa Park
San Diego Zoo
Sea World
Belmont Park
San Diego Symphony
Sports Arena Events
Petco Park
Old Town
Julian
Cornado Island
Flag Ship San Diego
Hornblower Cruises
Little Italy
Gaslamp
La Jolla
Temecula
Legoland
Wild Animal Park
Del Mar
Ocean Beach Pier
Birch Aquarium
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Whale Watching
Deep Sea Fishing
Kayaking
Bike Trails
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