
It’s Sunday, and you’re really not sure where to watch the Chargers game. How about the heading over to the corner of Mission Boulevard and San Gabriel Street? There, you will find two of Mission Beach’s most famous hangouts: The Beachcomber at 2901 Mission Blvd. and The Pennant at 2893 Mission Blvd. The Beachcomber has been in business and has been a local tradition for more than 20 years. You don’t even have to say Beachcomber, really. You can tell your friends, “Hey meet you at the ’Comber,’ and they will know exactly what you are talking about. The Beachcomber is more than just a cool name, however. It is a place where Charger fans have been going for years to cheer their home team. “It’s a place that shines in local charm,” said “Dave,” a resident of Mission Beach. “I would not go anywhere else in Mission Beach.” As a bonus, though, right next door is The Pennant. Also a landmark in Mission Beach, The Pennant has a unique charm and welcomes locals — along with beach visitors — all year long. Boasting an upper patio section, visitors can enjoy the sun as they watch football every Sunday. But now for the real question. Do the regulars of the Beachcomber like the Pennant and vise-versa? “Hey, I like The Pennant just fine,” Dave said. “I just prefer watching football at the Beachcomber.” Allison, a regular at The Pennant, echoed the sentiment. “I think the Beachcomber is nice,” she said. “I just know more people over here.” So you see, you can’t go wrong with one of the hottest football corners in Mission Beach. Head on over to the Beachcomber or raise your Charger banner at the Pennant — or do both in the same day. It is possible because they are right across the alley from one other. For information about the Beachcomber, call (858) 488-2644. For information about The Pennant, call (858) 488-1671. — Walter Ruskin is a member of the San Diego Community Newspaper Group’s “Ugly News Team.” Catch his videos and interviews at www.sdnews.com.
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