Downtown After Sundown

San Diego Nightlife - The Hottest Party on the West Coast

Follow the music to San Diego, where the nightlife is one of the most buzzing scenes on the West Coast. The nightclubs are bumping with world-class DJs, the craft cocktails are true works of art and dance floors are filled with people soaking up the bright vibes of San Diego after sundown. It all starts in the Gaslamp Quarter - 16 blocks with 180 restaurants, 50 bars and 10 nightclubs - but the good times are rolling throughout the city, from sunset to sunrise and back again. Party on, San Diego.

DJ Ayla Simone - San Diego Musician & Producer

Ayla currently holds residency at OMNIA San Diego, but can also be found at many other popular San Diego venues. She's played sets around the world, from Miami to Brazil, and is known for her ability to mix many different genres and match the music to the vibe of a room. As one of California's top female DJs, Ayla is helping solidify downtown San Diego as a West Coast nightlife icon.

DJ Schoeny - San Diego Musician & Producer

Schoeny can be seen making dance floors go crazy all over downtown San Diego, with his flavor of open format, freestyle, hood house and electro beats. He makes his own music, too, and has played shows from Las Vegas to Japan. Schoeny is part of a group of exciting DJs that are making the Gaslamp Quarter true nightlife hotspot.

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