It's no wonder tiki is alive and well in sunny seaside San Diego — who doesn't love good food, delicious drinks in funny mugs, and uplifting music in a tropical setting? Exploring San Diego's tiki culture and scene reveals that it's not just a trend or lifestyle, it's a state of mind.

With year-round beautiful weather, a glittering skyline and breathtaking views, there is no better place to enjoy a libation than high atop a roof in San Diego. Luckily, a growing rank of swanky rooftop bars from Downtown to the beach invite you to have your head in the clouds while you enjoy sunsets, stars, hand-crafted cocktails, local craft beer and farm-fresh plates well into the night.

San Diego has so much going on once the sun goes down—it can be a little overwhelming. Here is a list of some of San Diego's best offerings.

Whether you're a seasoned local or just in town for a visit, the nightlife of a twenty-something year-old can be broken down into two categories: sip and socialize, or loud and a crowd. Needless to say, each involves having a drink in your hand, but the closer we get to that 30 year mark we find ourselves searching for a place to sit down and relax.