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Malarky Charters

Yacht Rental San Diego |Up to 12 Guests

Enjoy the largest and most luxurious yacht rental in mission bay. includes captain & crew, byob & food.

Captain & Crew

Up to 12 Guests

BYOB & Food

Malarky Charters is San Diego’s finest luxury catamaran rental. You and 11 friends will embark on an adventure that will live in memory for a lifetime. Modern decor, smooth sailing, and abundant space ensure a comfortable and jaw-dropping excursion through Mission Bay and the San Diego coastline. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what San Diego has to offer: dolphins, gray whales, blue whales, seals, birds, mixed with fresh ocean air.

Malarky Interior

Malarky Exterior

Bow with Trampoline

Malarky’s unique bow offers plenty of seating and gorgeous views all the while keeping you close to the water. Watch the water splash underneath you while cruising through Mission Bay and into the Pacific Ocean. Expect plenty of wildlife and oftentimes dolphins, too!

Vessel Accommodations

Malarky is a luxury 47’ performance catamaran yacht rental. Its low-profile hull design and ample sail power combine in perfect balance to make for a comfortable cruising experience. Built in Cape Town, South Africa the Voyage Catamaran Yacht is the definition of a “Blue water” vessel.

Optimal use of space allows the sleek hulls to accommodate an exceedingly comfortable interior living space while maintaining the performance and safety that is characteristic of all VOYAGE yachts.

Full Kitchen

Epic Add-ons

Make your yacht rental even more exciting by adding paddle boards, lily pads, kayaks, tower pads and an 11ft waterslide!

Paddleboards

Get up close and personal with the serene waters of San Diego on our easy-to-learn paddleboards.

The lily pad provides a safe and comfortable environment for your kids, friends, and family. A great add-on!

Make a Splash! Add on an 11ft steep slide and have an epic day on Mission Bay. Can only be used while anchored.

Enjoy gorgeous views while relaxing on our aft deck. We have a shaded table and seating for about 8 people with plenty of space to sit off the back of the boat.

Indoor Lounge

Relax in our spacious indoor lounge with comfortable seating, modern decor, coffee tables, and inviting natural light all calling you to slow down and relax in style. Need to keep things cold? Store your food and drinks in our mini fridge!

Malarky Charters FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers about our San Diego yacht charter.

How many guests are allowed on your yacht rental?

Malarky Charters is Coast Guard certified to have up to 12 guests on board. If you’re looking for a party boat rental for 13 or more guests, check out Triton Charters.

How big is malarky and what’s the interior like?

We are the largest catamaran in Mission Bay, San Diego. Malarky is 47ft in length with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large indoor lounge and a full kitchen.

where does the yacht charter go?

Your charter will start in Mission Bay near the Quivira Basin and journey out to the ocean. Once in the ocean, you have the choice to either go north towards La Jolla, or south towards Point Loma. Both options have gorgeous views of the California coastline!

How long should we rent the yacht for?

Malarky has a minimum of 2 hours required to rent the boat. That being said, to get the most of the yacht charter experience we recommend 3-4 hours. This will allow you to anchor and play in Mariners Bay, and also explore the gorgeous San Diego coastline.

where are you located?

Malarky Charters address is   1441 Quivira Rd. San Diego, CA 92109 . We are located on the backside of the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in front of the marketplace on the docks. The marketplace is titled “Market Mission Bay.” Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email with parking and walking instructions.

what is your cancelation policy?

All cancellations are to be made 14 days prior to the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund. Cancellation made within 14 days of the charter will forfeit their deposit. Any cancellations made within 72 hours before the charter will forfeit the full amount of the contracted services and are non-refundable.

Where do we go on the yacht charter?

Unlike other yacht rentals, Malarky Charters does not give you a “cookie cutter” experience. Our captain and crew will recommend a route, but ultimately you can go wherever you want!

What will we see during the charter?

During your private yacht rental, expect to see an array of wildlife and gorgeous scenery while cruising the coastline. Often we will see dolphins, gray whales, blue whales, birds, sea lions and more! 

What do we need to bring?

Malarky Charters allows you to bring your own food and drinks (this includes alcohol). Be sure to bring food that is easily accessible and easy to clean up! Please do not bring any red wine aboard, or glass cups. All liquids contained in glass will be put into plastic cups. Feel free to bring towels, sunscreen and a big smile!

What are some popular occasions to rent your yacht?

Celebrate any occasion you can imagine on Malarky Charters! Some of our most popular events are birthday parties, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, family gatherings, intimate wedding receptions, and more!

What types of Add-Ons do you have?

Our add-ons are another great reason to choose Malarky Charters. We have paddle boards, lily pads, tower pads, kayaks, a waterslide and more! Please give us a call or send an email to set up your boat rental add-ons!

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Review Highlights

“ The staff, Trevor and Maddie we're so great and took such great care of our rambunctious group of girls. ” in 5 reviews

“ The Catamaran is huge too had plenty of space to comfortably party and have family fun for all 12 of us aged 1 to 44! ” in 5 reviews

“ But what really made our adventure great was that we had an awesome crew charting us around. ” in 7 reviews

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Amazing experience! We left the dock around 5:30 and had a 2 hour boat ride. Perfect time to catch our beautiful SD sunset. The captain and assistant were so cool and nice! We were able to bring our own food + drinks and celebrate our best friend's bday with her fave snacks, wine + bday cake! The boat was super nice + clean. Loved every moment of our experience, especially the dolphin friends that were with us.

We set sail for a friends 40th birthday and Captain Kurt and Jen were amazing, friendly and inviting. We had such a good time taking in San Diego waters, relaxing, eating, drinking and celebrating. The boat has everything and is super clean. We had brunch plans after so we didn't jump in or take advantage of any of the water rentals but we definitely will be back to do all that. Highly recommend getting out there and sailing with Malarky Charters. Change up the scene from your normal birthday celebrations.

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Malarky Charters has provided my friends and I with countless enjoyable cruise adventures. Last year for my 29th birthday my friends and I chartered the Malarky catamaran while we pumped music, danced and socialized. The crew is always so accommodating and we always have a great time.

Had a most excellent time on a Malarkey charter boat for a birthday party we had. The boat is very nice and really comfortably fits the max of 12 people...plenty of places to sit and hang out, both inside and outside, at the back and at the front of the boat. There's also a fridge and plenty of table space to store the food and beverage we brought on board. Also, having a bathroom on board was really key...nobody wanted to stress about being out on the water and not having access to one...especially when folks are drinking . The booking process was really easy to do online, and I was able to email them ahead of time when I had questions and they answered them all. Our party had a great time, and the captain accommodated where we wanted to go or not go out on the water. The staff also helped along the way with things like taking pictures, helping with beverages, and even pointing out dolphins! Everyone has a great time and we'll surely do it again. Highly recommended.

I cannot recommend Malarky Charters more! We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay for a wedding and so the charter as a pre-wedding cruise around the bay and ocean. The captain took us on a course based on what we wanted (ocean riding and sightseeing) and calmer waters for dinner. The staff was so nice, gracious and helped us feel relaxed. We ordered food through the Hyatt and they helped set it up for us and got our drinks ready so we could have the ultimate trip! If you are staying at the hotel or not, I would 100% recommend doing a cruise with them!

Well worth the money. The boat is insanely cool, although we basically all sat upfront or in the rear section. Booked the Malarky for a 3-hour tour that involved a cruise in the ocean and then back to the bay for swimming and playing with their water toys. There's a TV below deck if you feel like being anti-social and watching TV, along with beds and an indoor area to get out of the sun. They have two large coolers, so you really don't need to bring one unless... well, unless you want to. Brian and Trevor were our captains. The environment was a safe one and the experience was quintessential San Diego Sunday.

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Carly at the front desk was amazing! She answered all my questions. She called me back promptly and also replied to emails quickly. We booked and then had to change our departure time, but she changed our time in minutes. So far the service has been outstanding and I can't wait for our Birthday cruise.

Always have the best time on the Malarky Catamaran! The crew is always so helpful and accommodating! We always bring a few bottles of wine and eThis trip I accidentally booked the boat for the wrong date, when we got there nobody was there because we messed up dates, thought it was going to be a bust, but after calling the company they had 2 captains out there in 15 minutes to get us on, even though it was our mess up. Best of the best! Bonus points because we also saw a whale which was pretty cool!

AMAZING experience and even better customer service! I went on one of the Catamarans last summer to celebrate the birthday of my friends. We met at the dock, loaded the boat, and departed right on time. I don't know much about boats, but I can say that this boat was extremely clean and spacious. We hung out on the front, put our stuff inside, and used the table inside for food and drinks. There are 2 (or more?) bathrooms. We played music throughout the boat as we circled around the bay to downtown and back. The service on the boat was amazing. I just reached out to them for a question and they responded to me with help immediately. I cannot speak highly enough about this place! Highly recommend!!

They didn't honor our emailed confirmed reservation (55%off) because"their new booking system wasn't synced yet". Weirdly they did honor the other parties full price reservation! Yes I'm being sarcastic. Their solution was to give us a free pontoon boat for the afternoon and offer a sunset cruise comped. Then they subsequently rescinded the comped offer after they spoke to the general manager! Geez. The pontoon boat had no shade, no bathroom and no ladder to get back into the boat. Not exactly a high end charter experience. Very poor customer service full of Malarky!!!! Our family fun afternoon was not the experience we were looking forward too. Yes we got to spend some fun family time. But making the best of a bad situation with a poorly maintained pontoon boat was disappointing when we planned a luxury catamaran cruise.

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What’s it Like to be Aboard a Luxurious Catamaran? – San Diego Luxury Sailing Charter

A luxury sailing charter in San Diego is a unique experience that everyone should have in their lives. Imagine celebrating special moments with friends and family aboard a luxurious catamaran charter, with a crew at your disposal and drinks all around. Memorable, to say the least, right? In this blog post, we’ve covered everything you need to know about Malarky Charters in San Diego and the best sailing cruises available.

Things to do in San Diego

On the Pacific Coast, San Diego is the go-to place for parks, beaches, and watersports. In fact, San Diego is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the USA. There could be many reasons for it, but we suspect it’s because of the great weather year-round and all the fantastic activities tourists and locals get to experience out here.

As far as fun and unique experiences go, San Diego is the place to beat, especially if you’re into watersports or like to enjoy the ocean. What better way to the take in the Pacific ocean, than to go in it? Plus, the view of the coastline from the sea is sensational.

Watersports and Activities

In San Diego, people get to do more than just go to the beach and dip their toes in the water. They get to experience the ocean in many different ways. Best of all, there’s something for everyone. Those looking for adventure, get to experience the flyboard, jet skiing and much more. But, if your goal is to relax and have an amazing time with your partner, family or friends then a sailing charter is the way to go.

Sailing Charter in San Diego

Whether you’ve been in San Diego your entire life or are just visiting for a few days, chartering a boat in San Diego is a must, if you want to enjoy the best things life has to offer.

You can choose between many different vessels and rent by the hour. Depending on which one you rent, you will sail it on your own or get a crew. For instance, a yacht charter will, most likely, have its own crew to pilot it while you sit back, chill and enjoy the view.

San Diego is the perfect spot for such an extraordinary experience as is a sailing charter. When you’re out in the ocean, you get to look back at the coastline and take in that magnificent view. Plus, you can dive from the boat, enjoy the water and come back aboard to relax.

How to go About a Sailing Charter in San Diego?

When you decide to get a boat in San Diego, the first step is to find a boat charter, which you already did, Mission Bay Sportcenter. Getting your vessel from a reliable and experienced place will ensure you’ll enjoy the day without any concerns.

Another crucial decision is to select the kind of charter you want. At MBSC, you can choose from dive charters and private sailing yachts to the luxurious Malarky Catamaran.

What’s the Malarky Catamaran?

Any vessel that’s for rest is technically considered a yacht, which means the catamarans also are yachts. The difference between this vessel and others is that it’s a two-case yacht. The catamaran, unlike one-case yachts, doesn’t bend on one board or heel at strong winds or waves. Instead, it moves smoothly, and passengers are usually not swayed.

Regarding luxury and comfort, the catamaran is practically a house on the water. It’s a massive yacht, and it’s as comfortable as it gets. Since it’s a two-case yacht, its capacity is also doubled, which means you get more than everything you need for a relaxed day with family and friends.

More about the Malarky Charter in San Diego

The Malarky catamaran is a luxurious sailing catamaran built to combine sail power with the most comfortable cruise. The Malarky catamaran is the definition of a “Bluewater” vessel, perfect for San Diego’s Pacific coast.

The indoor living space of this catamaran is second to none. Here is a sneak-peek of the luxury accommodations:

• Four queen beds
• Outdoor lounge deck and dining table
• Indoor lounge and dining table
• Up to 12 passengers

For the sailors out there who know all about boats, this one has a 47′ length, dual hull catamaran design, and two engines.

Why go Sailing on a Malarky Charter?

The reason why Malarky charters are so popular is simple – it’s unlike any other experience you’ve ever had. Nothing compares to the feeling of being out in the water, on a luxurious vessel, all to yourself and your group. At that moment, when you’re on the catamaran charter sailing away into the sunset, it becomes your yacht. While your crew manages everything, you get to enjoy an afternoon like never before.

Whether you’re having a corporate event or an intimate family gathering, the yacht charter will make you feel like you and your guests are on top of the world. Also, the yacht can be only the beginning of the fun. Once out in the water, everyone on board can go swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, jet skiing or try many other activities.

Fun Aboard Your Sailing Charter

A catamaran is the perfect sailing cruise for a celebration with friends or a get-together with the family. It has space to accommodate people comfortably, and you can spend quality time with those you love. Imagine surprising your partner with a day out on a yacht like this. It would definitely earn you some extra points.

When it comes to your charter in San Diego, the possibilities are endless. Here are some of the most popular events on a sailing charter like the Malarky catamaran:

A Special Day Out With Your Friends and Family Aboard

Picture this, while you relax, eat and drink with your friends, the crew takes care of everything, and the catamaran smoothly cuts through Mission Bay. You get a fantastic view of San Diego’s coastline and to hang out with your friends like never before. During the sailing trip, you can also go jet skiing, snorkeling and enjoy the inflatable water slide.

Corporate Events Aboard the Malarky

Whether you want to impress one of your clients or throw a staff party that will show your employees how much you appreciate them, this sailing charter in San Diego is the way to go. That’s how you make a fantastic lasting impression about your company.

Wedding on the Pacific Ocean

Can you imagine, having your closest friends and family around, all aboard the charter to witness and celebrate your vows to your loved one? The San Diego coastline and the Pacific ocean definitely make the perfect backdrop. It doesn’t get more special than a ceremony on a yacht.

Fun activities and cruises

The best part about a sailing cruise on a catamaran charter is that it can be the starting point for countless fun activities and you can have different destinations. At Malarky Charters, you can choose amongst many exciting cruises, from sunset cruises, wind & wine to whale watching, movie night and beyond.

Sunset Cruises

The perfect end to a vacation day is to take a sunset cruise on a sailing charter in San Diego. It’s an excellent opportunity to relax and enjoy a beautiful evening with friends and family while sipping drinks and having a good time. Get ready for one of those cinematic, breathtaking views.

Wind & Wine

When you’re looking for a relaxed sunset sail and an upscale experience, this is the malarky charter cruise for you. Try different wines and drinks from all over the world while the luxurious catamaran glides over the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego’s coast gets further and further away.

La Jolla Tours

If you want to spend some quality time with your family and create an experience they will never forget, this is your sailing cruise. This cruise takes you aboard the Malarky and sails to the enigmatic La Jolla Shores. It’s the perfect place to go kayaking to explore the sea caves and snorkeling to see the marine life up close.

Whale Watching

For those of you looking for a breathtaking experience, this is it. From May to November, the ocean brings warm waters to the coast, which means we get to see humpback whales, finback whales and thousands of dolphins swimming by.

Movie Night

At the Hyatt dock, Mission Bay Sportcenter, you get to sit comfortably in your Malarky charter, in the middle of the bay and watch movies. It’s a fun experience for your family, and you get to relax in a luxurious yacht.

Create Your Own Adventures With Your Sailing Charter in San Diego

What if you want to get a sailing charter for multiple days? Or visit an exotic destination aboard your Malarky charter? At MBSC, you get to build your own adventure. You can choose where you and your guests want to go and make custom stops along the way.

The charter will be sailing on your schedule, which means you get to decide when to stop and have some fun in the water. There’s nothing quite like this adventure.

Sailing on a luxurious catamaran charter in San Diego to wherever you want is a fantastic way to enjoy life and live it to the fullest. It’s affordable and yet, an unforgettable experience for you and all your guests. Get ready to feel like you’re on top of the world!

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Such a blast!

My friends and I rented Malarky Charters for my birthday and it was such a blast! We loved how you were able to bring your own food and drinks on the boat, and the crew was super helpful with hooking up music. Such a fun birthday!

We all had the best trip ever. The crew was super friendly. We got to enjoy paddle boarding. I would love to do it again.

This is the 4th time I've been on Malarky Charters and love it every time. The staff are always professional which makes booking with them a must when we're planning an event. 3 birthday's and 1 batchlorett party and looking to book our staff retreat this summer. Book and event with them and you won't be disappointed 😁

I found a Groupon advertising Malarkey Catamaran trips. My family and I love sailing so we figured we would try it out. We had 10 friends and family members. This was so much more than we could have imagined! The staff was amazing! Our friends and family had such a great time relaxing on and below deck. Our friends and family were so impressed. It was the perfect day. So excited to do this again!

A group of 10 of us went for a 2 hr sunset Cruise on Friday night. We had such an amazing time !! The boat is drop dead gorgeous, and the crew is completely capable of accomadating a person who may need to rest, make a phone call, or just needs a space to themselves for a little bit. Our crew was made of 2 people (Mike & Trevor) who did such an awesome job, they brought us by dolphins so we could watch them play and even angled the boat for photos. I can't wait to be able to go out again!

Had the pleasure of taking the Malarky out for a sunset cruise with a group of friends—what a beautiful boat! Trevor and Mike were great hosts for our group. Will be back

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Salir a cenar, y dirigir un restaurante, se ha vuelto cada vez más costoso en San Diego, pero una forma en que muchos restauranteros locales han logrado hacer frente financieramente en los últimos años fue agregar un recargo a las cuentas de los comensales.

Un proyecto de ley estatal diseñado para combatir lo que se conocen como tarifas ocultas o basura entrará en vigor en julio, prohibiendo efectivamente los cargos adicionales del 3, 4, 5 y 6 por ciento que se han vuelto cada vez más comunes en los restaurantes del condado de San Diego, desde Mister A’s, Fort Oak y Coasterra hasta Rockin’ Baja Lobster y Barefoot Bar & Grill. Aunque había cierta incertidumbre persistente sobre si los recargos en las cuentas de los restaurantes definitivamente serían prohibidos bajo el proyecto de ley, esa ambigüedad terminó la semana pasada cuando la Oficina del Fiscal General publicó un conjunto de directrices para aclarar el panorama.

“Según la ley, un restaurante no puede cobrar un recargo adicional sobre el precio indicado”, escribió la Oficina del Fiscal General.

La legislación, que el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó en octubre, abarca una variedad de negocios, desde vendedores de venta de boletos y aplicaciones de entrega hasta restaurantes y hoteles. Pero han sido los cargos de servicio de restaurante los que han recibido más atención, y debate.

Antes de que los comensales empiecen a celebrar la noticia, tengan cuidado. Es probable que los precios del menú en muchos de los lugares de comida donde se cobran recargos comiencen a subir este verano.

La ensalada de pollo César en el hotel Bahía, por ejemplo, probablemente aumentará de $21 a $22. ¿Y el pollo frito con codorniz, pan de maíz, frijoles rojos y dátiles de Trust? Parece que habrá un aumento de un dólar, de $23 a $24.

“Los precios han estado subiendo y he tenido que averiguar cómo mantenerme a flote durante estas fluctuaciones de un mercado que ha sido volátil, así que trato de no pasar absolutamente todo al huésped”, dijo Brad Wise, chef y propietario del Grupo de Restaurantes Trust de San Diego. “Pero el recargo ha sido parte de mi presupuesto para igualar los salarios de mis empleados, igualar las contribuciones al 401(k), así que tengo que averiguar cómo recuperar ese 4 por ciento para seguir siendo comparable en el mercado actual del sur de California.

“Créanlo o no, he tenido muchas llamadas con mis colegas y algunos dicen, no sé qué voy a hacer.”

Wise, un chef muy respetado cuyo portafolio de restaurantes en constante expansión incluye Trust, Fort Oak, Cardellino y múltiples ubicaciones de su marca de steakhouse, Rare Society, dijo que tuvo que subir los precios por última vez el 1 de enero, cuando el salario mínimo de San Diego aumentó, como lo hace cada año.

¿Recortar costos o aumentar precios?

Muchos, como Wise, están revisando sus presupuestos, explorando más formas de recortar costos y reflexionando si se lanzarán al modo de aumentar precios. Los propietarios de la cadena de restaurantes artesanales mexicanos Puesto esperan poder evitar aumentar los precios del menú.

“Aumentar los precios para nosotros es el último recurso”, dijo el co-propietario Eric Adler. Los precios en los restaurantes se aumentaron por última vez hace año y medio.

“Iremos a nuestros proveedores, apretaremos las cosas, seremos más eficientes, pero todo el mundo es tan sensible a la inflación, que esperamos no subir los precios. Obviamente, esperamos no hacerlo. Simplemente no puedo comprometerme de ninguna manera. Si no podemos encontrar otra forma de pagar nuestras cuentas, entonces tendríamos que hacerlo. Y probablemente habrá algunos desafíos judiciales porque hemos visto eso en el pasado con legislaciones estatales que tienen un rápido cambio.”

Aunque los costos de todo han aumentado dramáticamente, el recargo, al menos en San Diego, nació en gran medida de lo que los restauradores dijeron que era la necesidad de mantener el ritmo con el rápido aumento del salario mínimo, que ha aumentado casi un 50 por ciento en los últimos siete años en la ciudad. Algunos restauranteros han implementado el recargo para ayudar a aumentar el salario de sus trabajadores “del lado de atrás” como cocineros y lavaplatos, que no reciben propina, mientras que otros, en ciudades como San Francisco, lo utilizan para cubrir los beneficios de salud.

Aunque docenas de restaurantes en todo el condado han abrazado cada vez más los recargos, no son comunes en la mayoría de los establecimientos locales.

También han demostrado ser un punto doloroso con los comensales que a veces se resisten al cargo adicional, provocando frecuentes diatribas en línea.

“Me está costando encontrar algún restaurante que no tenga esto ahora. ¿Podemos hacer una lista de restaurantes que no lo estén haciendo?” escribió un usuario de Reddit de San Diego. “Me niego a comer en un lugar que haga esto. Ya aumentaron sus precios y luego ponen ese recargo para sacar más dinero de sus clientes.”

Eliminar las “tácticas de anzuelo”

La legislación, el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 478, deja claro que se trata de transparencia para los consumidores, ya sea comprando boletos para un concierto, alojándose en un hotel o cenando fuera. Aunque una tarifa obligatoria en un restaurante no está prohibida directamente, efectivamente lo está porque, como declaró la Oficina del Fiscal General la semana pasada, debe estar incluida en el precio de cada plato del menú. Un restaurante, aclaró, no puede cobrar un recargo adicional sobre el precio indicado. Además, las propinas que no son voluntarias, como una propina obligatoria del 18 o 20 por ciento para grupos grandes de comensales, también deben incluirse en el precio indicado.

El efecto neto, dijo el Fiscal General Ron Bonta, es eliminar las “tácticas de anzuelo y cambio” para que los consumidores estén al tanto de antemano cuál es el costo total de un bien o servicio que están comprando.

“La ley es simple: el precio que ves es el precio que pagas”, dijo Bonta. “Las leyes funcionan cuando todos pueden cumplir.”

La industria restaurantera de California reaccionó de inmediato, emitiendo su propia declaración en respuesta a la interpretación de Bonta de la legislación. Nada en el proyecto de ley, ni el debate continuo sobre la legislación, “sugirió una intención de cambiar la estructura de precios para cada restaurante en este estado”, dijo Matthew Sutton, vicepresidente senior de asuntos gubernamentales y política pública de la Asociación de Restaurantes de California.

El grupo comercial, agregó, “considerará todas las opciones disponibles para bloquear la implementación del SB 478 de la manera sugerida por la oficina del Fiscal General”. La legislación fue coautorizada por dos senadores del norte de California, Bill Dodd, D-Napa, y Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, y fue patrocinada por la Coalición de Consumidores de Bajos Ingresos de California.

Tan preocupada como el último anuncio estaba la Asociación de Restaurantes de Golden Gate en San Francisco, que ha estado monitoreando de cerca la implementación del proyecto de ley durante meses. En un comunicado, el grupo dijo que el fin de los recargos de servicio “tendrá un impacto muy negativo en la supervivencia de esta industria aún luchadora. Los comensales no pagarán menos, en cambio, verán aumentos significativos en los precios del menú, lo que creemos que los llevará a reducir aún más las salidas a cenar.”

La directora ejecutiva Laurie Thomas reconoció en una entrevista con Union-Tribune que es probable que los comensales terminen pagando casi lo mismo después de comer fuera, ya sea que su plato principal y su aperitivo cuesten más o que tengan un recargo en su factura. Su preocupación, dijo, es que más aumentos regulares de precios podrían convertirse en una barrera psicológica para comer fuera.

“Cualquiera que esté aplicando un recargo ahora tendrá que subir sus precios”, dijo Thomas, que también es propietaria de dos restaurantes en San Francisco. “La preocupación es que no hay garantía de que los clientes no se sorprendan al ver eso. No vas a ahorrar dinero en la puerta (sin recargo) pero psicológicamente, cuando ves el precio de un artículo y ahora es $12 en lugar de $9 o $10, se piensa que un cliente puede abstenerse de salir a cenar o gastar menos.”

Pesando precios más altos para la pasta

Niccolò Angius de los restaurantes Cesarina y Elvira en el área de Point Loma/Ocean Beach dice que su recargo del 4 por ciento “beneficio de la familia” se utiliza para una variedad de cosas para mejorar el bienestar físico y mental del personal, como un seguro de salud premium que incluye cobertura dental y de la vista, así como clases de yoga y seminarios educativos.

Los precios aumentaron por última vez en los menús de comida en diciembre de 2022 y en septiembre para el menú de postres y la carta de vinos. Los propietarios, dijo, todavía están considerando cómo fijar el precio de su nuevo menú.

“No planeamos comprometer la increíble cultura que tenemos dentro de los restaurantes, y no planeamos eliminar ninguno de estos beneficios, así que obviamente nos veremos obligados a aumentar los precios”, dijo Angius. “Los precios desorbitados no son buenos para nosotros porque la gente dejará de venir, y no queremos ahuyentar a la gente. Quizás una pasta con un precio de $23 podría subir a $25, pero no estaríamos aumentando cada artículo con ese tipo de porcentaje.”

Arsalun Tafazoli de CH Projects dijo que la incursión de su grupo de restaurantes en recargos de servicio adicionales fue más reciente y solo se aplica a unos pocos establecimientos gastronómicos de gama alta, entre ellos Born & Raised y Seneca, ambos en el centro de San Diego. Él está algo ambivalente sobre los recargos, concedió.

“Nos resistimos durante mucho tiempo y sentimos que podríamos incorporarlo a nuestros precios, pero es omnipresente en nuestro espacio y nuestros chefs lo estaban defendiendo”, dijo Tafazoli. “Así que me convencieron un poco, y decidimos probarlo. Creo que es más desafiante en estos días averiguar cómo crear un modelo sostenible con costos crecientes, pero al final los precios del menú van a subir. Se integrará en los precios del menú, lo que hacemos en todos nuestros otros lugares.”

Las tarifas de resort de hotel, que se han vuelto mucho más generalizadas en los últimos años, no serán prohibidas de la misma manera que los recargos de restaurantes, siempre que estén incluidas en el precio total de la habitación, no incluyendo impuestos y otras tarifas impuestas por el gobierno. Grandes cadenas como Marriott ya han comenzado a hacer esto, identificando el costo total por noche, incluida la tarifa del complejo, durante el proceso de búsqueda en línea.

“Siempre estábamos divulgando las tarifas del resort y otros cargos obligatorios, no estaban en el primer número presentado, así que este cambio lo modifica”, dijo Robert Gleason, presidente de Evans Hotels, que posee los hoteles Bahía y Catamarán en Mission Bay y el Lodge at Torrey Pines en La Jolla. “Entonces, las tarifas de las habitaciones se volverán más caras, y San Diego y California se verán más caros porque esta no es una ley federal uniforme. La misma regla debería aplicarse a todos.”

Los recargos de restaurantes en San Diego han soportado un largo y a veces controvertido camino, sobreviviendo en última instancia a múltiples desafíos legales que se lanzaron en 2017. Más de un año después, un juez del Tribunal Superior dictaminó que casi una docena de restaurantes de San Diego que habían sido demandados por los cargos adicionales que habían añadido a las cuentas de los comensales estaban en su derecho legal de hacerlo.

Wise, del Grupo de Restaurantes Trust, espera que algunos comensales estén contentos de ver la eliminación de los recargos cuando reciban sus cuentas.

“No he entendido del todo lo que la gente dirá, pero habrá algo de positividad por parte de las personas al no ver el recargo del 4 por ciento porque recibimos un buen número de personas que piden que se elimine”, dijo Wise. “Sin embargo, muchas personas que vienen a nuestros restaurantes entienden la economía detrás de los restaurantes, así que no tienen problemas con eso.”

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