night life

Clubbing in San Diego

Pacers
3334 Midway Dr. This 28-year-old landmark has been on the cutting edge of adult entertainment since it started. Newly remodeled, now the local favorite is not only “the home of the centerfolds” but the home of the daily $3 barbeque as well, with 15 live stages, full bar, VIP champagne room, banquets and, usually, a full house. Open daily from 9am to 2am, convenient to the Convention Center, Hotel Circle and Old Town. For free admission, see the ad on this page. Major credit cards. 619.222.2000

4th & B
345 B St., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 231-4343
Hrs: Varies, 6:30pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $10.00 - $45.00
Age: 21+
Live music venue, comedy club

Belly Up Tavern
143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach
(858) 481-9022
Hrs: Varies
Cov Chrg: $5.00 - $40.00
Age: 21+
Live venue for national bands, dancing

Blind Melons
710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
(858) 483-7844
Hrs: Daily 1:30pm–2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri-Sat $6.00-$10.00
Age: 21+
Live music 7 nights a week, dancing

Brass Rail
3796 5th Ave.
(619) 298-2233
Hrs: Daily 2:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri-Sat $7.00
Age: 21+
Fri and Sat DJ, dance floor

Café Sevilla
555 4th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 233-5979
Hrs: Daily, Doors open 8pm to 10pm, Close 2:00am
Cov Chrg: $7.00-$15.00
Age: 21+
Live band, DJ and dance floor

Canes
3105 Oceanfront Walk, Mission Beach
(858) 488-1780
Hrs: Daily 7:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Cover varies, Ticket price varies
Age: 21+
Live music 4-5 nights a week

Club Montage
2028 Hancock St.
(619) 294-9590
Hrs: Fri-Sat 9:00pm-4:00am
Varies
Age: 21+
Dance club, gay, live DJ, house, techno

Club Rox
901 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 234-4166
Hrs: Thur-Sat 8:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Thurs-Fri. after 9:30pm $5, Sat after 10:30pm $15.00
Age: 21+
DJ, hip-hop, dance floors

Club Tremors
860 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
(858) 272-4745
Hrs: Tues-Sat 10:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $5.00
Age: 21+
Hip-hop, dance, club

Deco's
731 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 696-3326
Hrs: Thurs-Sat 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Thurs. $10.00, Fri.-Sat. $15.00
Age: 21+
6 live DJs, 2 dance floors, hip-hop, rock, house, dance

E Street Alley
919 4th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 231-9200
Hrs: Fri-Sat 9:00pm-4:00am
Cov Chrg: After 9:00pm $15.00
21+
DJ plays hip-hop, R&B, 2 dance floors

Galileo 101
100 Harbor Dr., Downtown San Diego
(619) 702-7101
Hrs: Fri-Sat 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $10.00-$20.00
Age: 21+
DJ with dance floor, VIP facilities

Incahoots
5373 Mission Center Rd., Mission Valley
(619) 291-1184
Hrs: Tues-Sun 5:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Wed-Sat $3.00-$6.00
Age: 21+
Country, dance, live music

Jimmy Loves
672 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 595-0123
Hrs: Daily 5:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri-Sat $8.00
21+
Live jazz, rock bands every Fri-Sat, dance floor

Margarita Rocks
959 Hornblend St., Pacific Beach
(858) 272-2780
Hrs: Wed-Sat 5:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: W-T $5.00 after 10:00pm, F-S $10.00 after 9:00pm
Age: 21+
DJ, music varies, hip-hop, top 40, alternative

Martini Ranch
528 F St., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 235-6100
Hrs: Mon-Fri 4:00pm-2:00am, Sat 2:00pm-2:00am
Fri-Sat $10.00, after 8:30pm
Age: 21+
Live DJ, dancing, lounge rooms

Ole Madrid
751 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 557-0146
Hrs: Sun-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Sun-Thurs No cover, Fri-Sat $15.00
Age: 21+
DJ plays top 40, hip-hop, 2 dance floors

On Broadway
615 Broadway, Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 231-0011
Hrs: Fri-Sat 8:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $20.00
21+
Live music, DJ, dance floors

Onyx
852 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 235-6699
Hrs: Tues-Sat 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri $10.00, Sat $15.00 for Onxy & Thin
Age: 21+
Piano bar, live music, DJ spins urban house music, dance club

Red C Lounge
756 5th Ave.,Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 233-2838
Tues-Sun 5:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: No Cover
21+
Live DJ, bands and dancing

Rich’s San Diego
1051 University Ave., Hillcrest
(619) 295-2195
Hrs: Thurs-Sun 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: No Cover-$7.00
Age: 21+
DJ, dancing, gay

Side Bar
536 Market St., Gaslamp Quarter (619) 696-0946
Hrs: Daily 5:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri, Sat, special events $10.00
Age: 21+
Resident DJ every night at 10:00pm

Tavern at the Beach
1200 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
(858) 272-6066
Hrs: Daily 12:00pm-1:15am
Cov Chrg: Thurs-Sat $5.00
Age: 21+
Wed-Sun DJ, 80s, hip-hop, dance floor

The Bitter End
770 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 338-9300
Hrs: Mon-Sat 9:00pm-Last call
Cov Chrg: Weekdays $5.00, Weekends $10.00
Age: 21+
DJ, 3 level club, bottom full dance floor, top lounge

The Blue Tattoo
835 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 238-7191
Hrs: Thurs-Sun 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $10.00 after 10:00pm
21+
DJ, hip-hop, R&B, dance floors

The Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd., Downtown San Diego
(619) 232-4355
Hrs: 8:30pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $5.00-$12.00
Age: 21+
Live music 7 nights a week

The Local
1065 4th Ave., Downtown San Diego
(619) 231-4447
Hrs: Mon-Sat 11:00am-2:00am
Cov Chrg: None
Age: 21+
DJ, Dancing, Karaoke, Live Music

Thin
852 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 231-7529
Hrs: Tues-Sat 7:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Fri $10.00, Sat $15.00 for Thin & Onxy
Age: 21+
DJ

Typhoon Saloon
1165 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
(858) 373-3444
Hrs: Wed-Sat 9:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: Wed $7.00, Fri-Sat $5.00
Age: 21+
San Diego’s Only Interactive night club

W San Diego
421 W. B St., Gaslamp Quarter
(619) 231-8220
Hrs: Wed-Sun 4:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: No cover
Age: 21+
Lounge, DJ, dancing

Winstons Beach Club
1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach
(619) 222-6822
Hrs: Daily 12:00pm-2:00am
Cov Chrg: $5.00-$10.00
Age: 21+
Live bands 7 days a week

Late Night bites

As a visitor to San Diego, you’re not limited to Denny’s or the Jack-in-the-Box drive-thru when hunger pangs strike late at night.  Here are a few options around town that are all open 'til midnight and beyond:

Croce’s Restaurants & Bars
802 Fifth Ave., Downtown, 619-233-4355
American contemporary cuisine
Open 9am-midnight

City Delicatessen & Bakery
535 University Ave., Hillcrest, 619-295-2747
Traditional Jewish deli
Open Sun.-Thurs, 7am-midnight;  Fri. & Sat., 7am-2am

Horton’s Sports Bar & Grille
910 Broadway Cir., Downtown, 619-239-2200
Burgers, pizzas, salads; Open 11:30am-1:30am

House of Blues
1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown, 619-299-BLUE (2583)
American cuisine
Open til midnight Sun.-Thurs.; til 2 am Fri. & Sat.

Kansas City Barbeque
610 West Market St. (across from Seaport Village)
619-231-9680; Barbeque
Open 11am-1am (bar open until 2am)

Nick’s at the Beach
809 Thomas (at Mission Blvd.), Pacific Beach
858-270-1730
Seafood, salads; Open 11am-1am

Players Sports Bar
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
858-277-7060
6am-2am daily, full menu served til midnight.

Woodstock’s Pizza
6548 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, 619-265-0999
Pizzeria near San Diego State
Open Sun.-Thurs., 11am-1am; Fri. & Sat., 11am-2am