Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Loop

10 miles for the loop, Challenging

Dog friendly, free parking

Take this loop for the Carmel Valley views without the Torrey Pines throng. Start on Carmel Mountain Road by Interstate 5 and follow it east and north to Del Mar Mesa Road, from there to the path at Carmel Mountain Preserve. Stop there for views of the ocean and sagebrush. Plus, these wide dirt paths should bring you some space from big groups. When you’re done, grab filling sandwiches, salads, and avocado bowls to go from Urban Plates (12857 El Camino Real, Del Mar).

Hikes Off the Beaten Path / Stonebridge Park Hike

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Poway

Stonebridge Park Hike

3.5 miles out and back, Moderate

Dog friendly, free parking

Now that playgrounds are open, take the kids to play at Stonebridge Neighborhood Park in Poway and then bring them along for this short hike. Follow Stonebridge Parkway east, where you can join trails where the pavement ends if you want to extend the hike. There you can take in sweeping views of the mountains and valleys around you, with elaborate cacti to capture for your Instagram. When you’re done, try some delicious sandwiches with cheeky names at Eat Your Heart Out II (12600 Stowe Drive, Suite 2, Poway).

Mission Bay

Quivira Way Run

4.1 miles out and back, Easy

Dog friendly, stroller friendly, free parking

This lesser-known path takes you right along the water but without the crowds and parking hassles. Start at the parking lot near the intersection of Sea World Drive and South Shores Parkway and follow the bike path straight toward the ocean. Along the way, you can take in the river views and cool breezes. When you reach the jetty, take a close look for the famous jetty cats who live among the rocks. When you’re done, go for ahi nachos and beer flights at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (2816 Historic Decatur Road, Liberty Station).

Hikes Off the Beaten Path / Map

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On Saturday, May 16, Poway city officials will gather near live music. Beer will be poured. The first beer. The experimental, barrel-aged beer. The wild yeast beer. The best beer. It’s the grand opening of the 12,000 square-foot Green Flash Cellar 3. It’s the second San Diego facility for Green Flash, with a 2,500 square-foot tasting room dedicated to rare and barrel-aged beers. It’s a tinkering room. An experiment room. A place for beer aficionados to watch barrel master Pat Korn and his staff get creative. Over 30 barrel-aged beers will be on tap Wednesday through Sunday (12-8PM) at Cellar 3, with room for 155 guests. The special releases of Cellar 3 barrel-aged beers will be uncorked here—like Silva Stout (a bourbon barrel-aged double stout), Le Freak Barrique (formerly Super Freak) and sour ale Flanders Drive.

Art and music will be a focus as well, with curator Alexander Salazar kicking the first series off with works by artists Jarod Farver, Sasha K Reibstein and Walter Redondo. The second Green Flash Food Truck will be parked here, serving Italian-style sandwiches, craft jerky, charcuterie, cheese, etc. Enough of the jabber. Please enjoy the first-known photos in the universe of Cellar 3, designed as an ode to urban lofts by Smart Design Commercial Interiors. Cheers. Cellar 3, 12260 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway.

FIRST LOOK: Green Flash Cellar 3

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