Dive Bars Offer Cool Kitsch

When the night calls for the offbeat and quirky, San Diego’s dive bars deliver.

Nunu's

At Nunu’s in Hillcrest, hipsters gather in red vinyl booths to soak up the combination of ‘60s-lounge and laid-back cool.

Pacific Shores

In Ocean Beach, Pacific Shores serves up San Diego’s least expensive top-shelf drinks and most delightfully tacky décor – blacklight-illuminated mermaid murals.

The Red Fox Room

In North Park, a visit to The Red Fox Room at the Lafayette Hotel is a step back in time with dark-wood, red vinyl décor and a nightly live piano cabaret.

The Waterfront

The Waterfront, in Little Italy, boasts the oldest liquor license in the city and a long-history as a fisherman’s hangout to which many photos of past triumphs can attest.

San Diego's Nightlife Sizzles

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