Although many breweries are expanding into full-service restaurants serving food on par with their quality beers, many local bars and restaurants are equally exuberant when it comes to San Diego brews.

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.

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.

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