Halloween is getting a four-legged twist at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, where the hotel’s pup-friendly rooftop Yappy Hour will transform 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar into a festive Howl-O-Ween celebration on Thursday, October 29 from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The festive evening puts a fun spin on the hotel’s weekly Yappy Hour, inviting local dog lovers to bring their pups for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including a dog costume contest, festive treats and a Halloween pup parade against the backdrop of the rooftop bar.
The costume contest will kick off around 5:30 p.m., giving guests plenty of time to arrive, settle in and show off their pups’ Halloween looks before the parade. One lucky winner will receive a one-night stay at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, plus a $50 dining credit, pending approval from the hotel team. The second-place winner will receive a gift basket from Kahoots Gaslamp. Guests arriving with pups dressed in their Halloween best can also receive fun dog-themed handouts, available while supplies last.
For the humans, the bar will offer its regular happy hour cocktail deals, plus one festive specialty cocktail created just for the occasion: The Black Bat, made with tequila, lime and black agave syrup. A playful bat- or dog-themed stir stick will add an extra Halloween touch to each cocktail.
Beyond the costumes, the regular Yappy Hour experience is designed with dogs in mind, featuring a menu of canine-friendly “barktails” and bites. Pups can cool down with a Pawgarita, a cucumber-and-ice blend, or a Pupa Colada made with coconut purée, while the food menu includes options like Canine Crudité, a Bark Burger made with a grilled beef patty and Paw-lickin’ Chicken.
With festive cocktails, costumed pups, a rooftop parade and plenty of photo-worthy moments, the Howl-O-Ween celebration offers a playful way for San Diego dog lovers to celebrate Halloween together.
About Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Opened in August 2023, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter marks the brand’s first city-center location on the West Coast, delivering a unique blend of laid-back island vibes to the heart of San Diego’s downtown. Ideally located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter just steps from Petco Park, the hotel offers 235 guest rooms and suites designed with vintage beach bungalow charm and tropical flair. Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is home to three distinct dining concepts including LandShark Bar & Grill, Margaritaville Coffee Shop, and the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar which is located by San Diego’s largest rooftop pool deck. Together, the property blends Margaritaville’s signature escapism with the excitement of San Diego’s metropolitan oasis, inviting guests to drift away into their own version of paradise. For more information, please visit www.
About Davidson Resorts
Davidson Resorts, a highly specialized operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, features some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans that are deeply established in the space and truly understand the nuances of the resort market, from seasonality to recreational programming and human resources. With a focus on complex, high-touch assets, the portfolio is comprised of large-scale, seasonal properties with multiple food & beverage outlets, retail, leisure activities like golf, spa, ski, water sports and more. In 2024, Davidson Hospitality Group was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.
