San Diego Nightlife

San Diego California Nightlife - Music at local pop-music clubs serve up easy-on-the-ears rock to edgy alternative tunes from some of San Diego's finest up-and-coming bands. Dance clubs and bars in the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, and at Pacific and Mission beaches tend to fill up during the weekends. If you crave authentic country-western music, you can find a venue to please you here. The softer sounds of music can be found throughout plenty of piano bars and smooth and relaxing jazz clubs pack in the masses.

Every Friday, you can check out The Reader, which is San Diego's free alternative newsweekly. If you’d like to find out where to go to enjoy an exciting night, pick up San Diego magazine's "Restaurant & Nightlife Guide" or the San Diego-Union Tribune (which publishes a weekly entertainment insert on Thursdays called Night and Day). There are plenty of rock and pop concerts to attend or trendy martini bars if you favor a drink. There are plenty of nightclubs, as well as and dinner-and-dance cruises on the bay for those who like to let loose on a dance floor. Go beyond the Gaslamp Quarter and hang out at Hillcrest and Pacific Beach, which are particularly happening at night.

Deco’s
731 5th Ave
Telephone: 619- 696-3326
Located in the Downtown area, enjoy this spot with two dance floors featuring hip-hop and the best of the '80s and '90s. There is no cover, but beware of the pricey drinks.

Henry’s Pub
618 5th Ave
Telephone: 619-238-2389
When you stop by this nighttime hangout, you can choose from more than 54 imported beers, hailing from Belgium, England, Germany, Ireland, Mexico and more. You can dance the night away to live music on Tuesday through Thursday.

Onyx
852 5th Ave
Telephone: 619-235-6699
In the front room, you can sip on a nice cocktail, while a piano player entertains you in the lounge. Fridays and Saturdays are the only days the joint charges a cover.

The Blue Tattoo
835 5th Ave
Telephone: 619-238-7191
Every night, you will enjoy a DJ spinning the latest R&B, dance and Top 40 music. Come in on Wednesdays for a good deal: $2.50 drink specials and $1 shot specials. Don’t worry about a cover on this night.

Martini Ranch
528 F St
Telephone: 619-235-6100
Do you like a nice martini? This spot offer more than 50 choices for you to enjoy your martini. For example, take a taste of an Appletini, a tantalizing mix of vodka, Apple Pucker and sweet 'n' sour.

Flicks
1017 University Ave
Telephone: 610-297-2056
Come by this popular drinking spot, which plays music videos on four large screens scattered about the place. If you want to pass the time, shoot a game of pool or hover over the pinball machine.

Blind Melons
710 Garnet Ave
Telephone: 858-483-7844
In the mood to hear a little live rock, blues and reggae? Stop by here and enjoy the live band of the night, located close to the pier.

Casbah
2501 Kettner Blvd
Telephone: 619-232-4355
Come to this spot when you want to hear a mixture of blues, funk, reggae and rock. The place might not be as inviting as you like, but you will definitely enjoy the music.