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Great happy hours around San Diego County

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(KGTV) - Want to unwind after a busy day at work? Check out our list of great happy hour spots in San Diego!

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

ORTEGA’S


While this Hillcrest restaurant is known for its pomegranate margaritas, you can also get $4 beers and $6 margaritas. Don’t miss great deals on tableside guacamole and shrimp tacos.
Happy Hour: 3 - 6 p.m. daily, additional hours Friday and Saturday 10 - 11:30 p.m. 141 University Ave, Hillcrest.
 
MARTINIS ABOVE 4TH

This cabaret supper club starts the party early with $8 martinis and food specials starting at $4.
Happy Hour: 4 - 7 p.m. and 10 - close daily. 3940 Fourth Ave, Hillcrest.

URBN NORTH PARK

Pair one of URBN’s delicious thin-crust pizzas with a $3 beer, $5 well drink or $7 house wine.
Happy Hour: 4 - 7 p.m. daily. 3085 University Ave, North Park.

BEACHES

COSTA BRAVA

Spanish flavor comes to Pacific Beach with half-price tapas and $2 sangria this favorite local spot.
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. 1653 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach.

OB SURF LODGE

Kick back on the patio or let the ocean breezes waft through the windows. Discounts include $5 biscuit sandwiches and $5 house wine and select beers.
Happy Hour: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 5083 Santa Monica Ave Suite 1F, Ocean Beach.

SOUTH BAY

MIGUEL’S COCINA

The Chula Vista outpost of the local chain has some of the best happy hour offerings in the South Bay. Try specials like the $4 mini tacos, and wash them down with a $6 margarita.
Happy Hour: 3 - 6 p.m. 970 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista.

EASTLAKE TAVERN AND BOWL

Chow down with half off select appetizers, then burn off the calories with some bowling! You can also get $4 well drinks and domestic pints, and $5 house wines.
Happy Hour: 3 - 7 p.m. 881 Showroom Pl, Chula Vista, CA

SEA 180 COASTAL TAVERN

It’s social hour instead of happy hour at this sea view spot in South Bay. We recommend the $6 sangria and garlic herb fries.
Happy Hour: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. 800 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach.

NORTH COUNTY

EN FUEGO

This patio bar is a hot spot at night but if you arrive a few hours earlier, you can get great deals like $5 tacos and $4 well drinks.
Happy Hour: 4:30 6:30 p.m., 1342 Camino del Mar, Del Mar.

BIER GARDEN ENCINITAS

This restaurant was built in the shape of a T-bone steak, but the focus is now on 32 taps of beer. You’ll find specials like $2 off craft beer.
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. 641 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

DOWNTOWN

RUSTIC ROOT

Working downtown? Swing by the Gaslamp Quarter sign for drink deals at this hot spot. The skyline will provide the beautiful view while you fill up on half-price appetizers and $5 local beers.
Happy Hour: 4 - 6 p.m. 535 Fifth Ave, Downtown.

COWBOY STAR

This restaurant boasts the best old-fashioned in San Diego. You can decide for yourself during this happy hour with half off select cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and small bites.
Happy Hour: 3 - 6 p.m. 640 Tenth Ave., East Village.