“With craft demand rising among city residents and visitors — and production space running out in Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and other stops along state Route 78, aka the Hops Highway — Oceanside now appears to be cashing in.”
“The bulk of venues with significant on-site beer production are in or near the city’s industrial parks, but officials are discussing zoning changes that could allow more breweries in the downtown area and other commercial districts.”
“…Oceanside now has the chance to create vibrant business clusters along the lines of what is already being seen in places like downtown Vista and San Diego’s Little Italy, Old Town and North Park.”
“Restaurant spending is actually tracking ahead of hotel spending, a trend that can be credited at least in part to craft beer’s impact on the local social and dining scene.”
Citation and Link to article/photo: Hirsh, Lou. “Revitalization Comes In Bottle, Growler.” San Diego Business Journal. N.p., 16 June 2016. Web. 21 June 2016. http://sdbj.com/news/2016/jun/16/revitalization-comes-bottle-growler/