The Pearl Hotel

Last night we attended the last "You Be the Judge" event for the San Diego Film Festival at the Pearl Hotel in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood. After showing 3-4 short films, feedback will be used to help the committee select which films will make the final cut to be part of this September's Film Festival (September 23-27th). We only stayed for 1 film, which was a partial musical about a vampire play. It was entertaining, and I enjoyed that the directors and cast were also present to see their product on the big screen above the pool.

We arrived early to enjoy the Pearl's Happy Hour specials (see below), and soak up some sunshine at the open-air restaurant/bar. Being that it was Taco Tuesday, we had delicious tacos, which you got to pick and choose your meats and then add your own toppings. I am a big fan of the build-your-own-taco-bar, and of course the friendly taco-man too. We also had this tasty, almost slightly potent, goat cheese and roasted garlic crostini. The food has never disappointed me at the Pearl (especially their brunch!).

In 2007, the Pearl opened in a renovated hotel along the busy Rosecrans Street. The interiors of the small boutique hotel were designed by Michael Soriano of Onairos Design (also the designer from my June blog on Syrah's interiors). Combining vintage mid-century design with modern minimalism, the space captures classic California. The aquatic color scheme of blues and aquas transcend an easy going atmosphere that carries throughout the chic restaurant and playful poolside lounge. It's a great place to relax, catch up with friends, and float under the sun.

Monday - Friday: 3-4-5 Happy Hour:
$3 beer, $4 well drinks and $5 wines! Pair it up with amazing appetizers from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, all night Monday too! (Food service does not start until 6 PM)
Tuesdays: TacoRita Tuesdays:
It's a taco takeover and then some! Enjoy $3 beef, fish, or veggie tacos; $3 Coronas; and our exclusive $10 TacoRita combo of two tacos and a margarita! From 6-10 pm.