What better way to start off spring than an ice cold drink at a beachfront bar? Watch the sunset as you sip from these selections brought to you from our pals at Yelp.com. San Diego never looked so good!
Hello Betty Fish House, Oceanside
This location can’t be beat and they make it easy for you. Just snag a seat at the indoor/outdoor bar and drink in the best waterfront views in town. Pick your poison -- from local craft brews to wine and custom cocktails. Whatever you savor while watching the sunset is definitely going to be a win.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen, Mission Bay
Tiki torches, lava rock fire pits and a Mai Tai. Beach bar bites and sips don’t get any better than this. Located at the iconic Catamaran Resort Hotel, this new dining experience wows the palate and also boasts serious sips. Order up the Passion Fruit Margarita or the Ali’s Chieftain, made with house barrel-aged rum, Captain Morgan white, grand marnier, dry vermouth and grenadine.
Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Reviewers rave about the menu and the location. The sand is just steps away! The menu boast Bloody Mary with house infused vodka, bottomless mimosas and plenty of other drinks and libations to satisfy your beachside tastes. And don’t stop with the drinks. You’ll find burgers, fish & chips and much more to pair on the side.
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South Beach Bar & Grill, Ocean Beach
The local beers on tap here go perfectly with the ocean views and there’s plenty of fresh seafood on the menu, too. Happy Hour is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. So when you need a breath of fresh air mid-week or need to watch the game (there are plenty of TVs), this surfside selection will be perfect for you.
Poseidon, Del Mar
The sand is right up to the door -- so close you could practically go barefoot. Any time is the right time to stop in. This spot serves breakfast, lunch or dinner, plenty of wines by the glass and a terrific cocktail menu. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and the website sums it up best: “Fresh seafood and Pacific Ocean views!”
JRDN, Pacific Beach
Located at Tower 23, this patio boasts some of the most beautiful drinks, views (and people) found in PB. Perch at the bar or grab a table with ocean breezes while you savor a specialty cocktail. If you play your cards right you can grab drinks for $7 during happy hour on Mondays and half-priced bottles of wine on Tuesdays. Cheers!
