
Campland reports its best July on record Campland on the Bay, San Diego’s most popular year-round campground and marina located along the shores of Mission Bay, had its most successful July on record, according to Michael Gelfand, president of the 40-acre park that boasts nearly 600 tent and recreational vehicle campsites. “The families who enjoy our beach and marina year-round really love the warmer summer weather,” Gelfand said. “Last summer, in July 2010, San Diego was unseasonably cool and cloudy, and this summer was picture-perfect beach weather. “However, even accounting for pent-up demand and ideal conditions, we exceeded our July projections by every metric, shattering our occupancy and revenue records, and providing safe, family-oriented, beach-front camping opportunities to more campers than ever.” General revenue from campsites tallied 4 percent above projection in July and about 4.5 percent ahead of July 2010. The park booked 230 more site nights than projected, for a total of 15,130 site nights in July, about two percent over projection as well as over July 2010, according to Campland officials. Overall campsite revenue also was up four percent over projection and an increase of almost five percent over July 2010. The Hungry Wolf Café reported the single-largest revenue uptick, logging in seven percent ahead of projection and 13 percent ahead of July 2010. The market and marina exceeded forecast by five percent and four percent respectively, according to figures provided by Campland. For more information, visit www.campland.com. Football fans: score with Hilton’s NFL Sundays The Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, located along Mission Bay, is offering a chance for locals to score a touchdown by kicking back and relaxing poolside during Sunday NFL games — as though they are a resort guest. Locals can visit the Mission Bay resort and tune in at 10 a.m. to the first NFL Sunday game at Fresco’s, the resort’s festive outside pool bar overlooking the bay and the resort’s signature pool. Here, fans can create their own bloody Mary at Fresco’s bloody Mary bar, and enter to win a $50 gift card to Fresco’s. NFL Sunday promotions also include 50 percent off guestrooms, happy-hour specials from 5 to 7 p.m., and private cabana rentals with flat-screen TVs. In the event of chilly weather, the resort moves the game-day activities indoors to the Olive Lounge. Restrictions apply. For more information, call (619) 276-4010, or visit www.sandiegohiltonlocals.com. Lotsa Pasta shutters its doors in PB After 23 years of business in the Pacific Beach area, the popular eatery and gathering place Lotsa Pasta at 1762 Garnet Ave. in the Pacific Plaza shopping center has closed its doors, reportedly over a leasing issue. There are apparently no plans to reopen the restaurant at a new location.