San Diego's

Bars and Lounges

As diverse as the neighborhoods that surround them

From upscale to dive bars - find your perfect watering hole

San Diego's bars are as diverse as the neighborhoods that surround them and a great place to sip and socialize with locals. In North Park and South Park you’ll find a hipster crowd and great streets to graze appetizers, find craft beer on tap and enjoy live music. Downtown is known for rooftop bars, sexy underground lounges, and high energy nightclubs while Hillcrest caters to the LGBT crowd. Along the coast, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach are haunts for 20 somethings while La Jolla and North Coastal offer a more laid back vibe. Throughout the county you’ll find craft breweries, wine bars, dive bars, sports bars, bars that specialize in craft cocktails and bars serving great food. If you don’t know where to start, sign up for a bar crawl or beer and wine tour and let a local show you around. Browse below to find your perfect watering hole.

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Show Your Badge For 10% Off Your Tab

Garage Kitchen + Bar

Valid: Sep 28, 2022 - ongoing

Show your convention badge for 10% off your tab. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. not valid during Happy Hour.

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Restaurants

KIDS EAT FREE @ MARYJANE'S DINER - HARD ROCK HOTEL

Maryjane's - Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2022

KIDS EAT FREE (1) WITH A PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ADULT MEALS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER OFFER, COUPON OR DISCOUNT GUESTS DO NOT NEED TO STAY AT THE HOTEL TO REDEEM KID MEAL CONSIST OF ONE (1)...

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Venues

Kids Eat Free at Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Crown Landing - Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Valid: Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2022

One child meal free per paid adult meal in any of Loews Coronado Bay's dining establishments. • Must be age 12 or under • Valid for resort guests only • Valid October 1-31,...

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4 Incredible Large Music Venues

Hear a world-class musical expierence in San Diego

If you're looking to see a good live show in San Diego, consider one of the larger theaters which provide entertainment against a historic or scenic backdrop.

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Nightclubs

San Diego Comedy Clubs

Tickle your funny bone

Laughter is indeed one of the best medicines, thanks to the endorphins it releases, and a visit to one of San Diego's comedy clubs will help get those mood enhancers flowing.

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Nightlife

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.

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Nightclubs

San Diego Nightlife Hotspots

DJ Insider Ayla Simone's Top Picks

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.

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