A classic bit of beach charaterizes this "local" hangout that draws a crowd of downtown regulars.. In Short Long boards and palm leaf cabañas are usually spotted in the city's beach town pockets, but The Local figured fusing a traditional San Diego theme, the beach, with downtown's
trendy hotspots, would be well embraced-and it is. Packed night to night with gregarious tables of co-workers and pairs of pool players, The Local is a spacious wood beam beach spot just missing the sound of the ocean. Weekends showcase live local bands. …