SAN DIEGO NIGHTLIFE
Mar 2nd, 2004, 04:30 PM
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SAN DIEGO NIGHTLIFE
Going to San Diego for the first time in April with my girlfriend, we're 27/24 yrs old and looking for some fun bars, lounges or clubs. Not interested in "techno" clubs as much as fun bars/lounges.
Mar 2nd, 2004, 04:36 PM
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There's an upscale, swanky lounge at the top of the Hyatt downtown. Stunning view and very comfy chairs/couches. I don't do this anymore (kids put a damper on these things), but lots of the locals bar-hop in the Gaslamp District. There is a wide variety to choose from; someone else will have to give you more specifics.
Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:45 AM
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Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach is wall-to-wall bars of all sorts for the university and post-college crowd.
Depending on your timing, you may get a lot of spring breakers which may or may not be what you're looking for.
Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach is smaller with 4-5 bars and a more earthy, slightly older crowd than PB. Less tourists in OB -- but then again, most twenty-somethings in SD are from somewhere else.
let me know if you have any more questions ...
Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:20 AM
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What kind of bars do you like?
Dive bars, Sportsbars, night clubs, danceclubs, live music venues?
You've mentioned lounges a couple of times -- what kind of lounge? A 50/60's feel, crowded, tattoos/piercings, mellow velvet, etc.?
Personally, I'm a dive bar connoiseur, so you'll have to take my recommendations with a grain of salt (w/lime & tequilla)!
Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:57 AM
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Well, in PB, you might want to start at the PB Tavern and then work your way towards the beach. There are literally dozens of bars of all types and sizes -- all will be crowded with 20-somethings.
In OB, I think the Sunshine Company is the most fun & it's right in the middle of a whole block of bars.
Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:58 AM
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For sure the Belly Up in Solana Beach!
I spend quite a few evenings here
http://www.bellyupcantina.com/
You can take the coaster up from San Diego and it drops you off within stumbling distance
I spend quite a few evenings here
http://www.bellyupcantina.com/You can take the coaster up from San Diego and it drops you off within stumbling distance
Mar 3rd, 2004, 06:47 PM
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Well, for locals there is always the Pennant in South Mission. If you are in to Beach bums. Nick's at the beach looks nice and World Famous often gets a crowd.
On NYE we wound up in a piano bar at the Westgate Hotel and made many new friends. Great talent goes there to sing, drink, and have a grand time.
Dobsons by Horton Plaza is a great place for a martini, lovely bar, nice people.
La Jolla has a few. Love George's roof top and the middle bar, can't think of the name of it. Have chatted up quite a few nice people there.
If I think of something else will let you know.
On NYE we wound up in a piano bar at the Westgate Hotel and made many new friends. Great talent goes there to sing, drink, and have a grand time.
Dobsons by Horton Plaza is a great place for a martini, lovely bar, nice people.
La Jolla has a few. Love George's roof top and the middle bar, can't think of the name of it. Have chatted up quite a few nice people there.
If I think of something else will let you know.
Mar 4th, 2004, 09:05 AM
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thanks for the offer scurry, I'll be there mid April, hopefully we'll run into each other. Thanks Monique for your help. Are there particular streets that are so called hot-spots in San Diego?
Mar 4th, 2004, 09:11 AM
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Well, it sounds like that question has already been answered. Scurry told you about Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach, Garnet in Pacific Beach, and I mentioned the Gaslamp, which would be primarily 4th and 5th Aves downtown. You've also been given good suggestions by Heavens and Monique for different types of bars throughout the county...I'm not sure what else you're looking for here.
Mar 4th, 2004, 10:24 AM
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My recently-turned 21 year-old-daughter made Croce's her first legal nightclub experience. I have never been, but she and her friends often drive down from L.A. for the night just to go. They love it.
