Nightlife
Gaslamp Quarter/Downtown/Little Italy
207/Float
Rock ‘n’ roll glamour at the Hard Rock Hotel; two nightspots offer different vibes, from the street-level 207 lounge to the rooftop Float, featuring bottle service in poolside cabanas. Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.702.3000.
4th & b
Local favorite for live music, located downtown adjacent to the Gaslamp Quarter. Call for shows. 345 B St., downtown, 619.231.4343.
Altitude
New. Hot, sexy rooftop nightclub. Surround yourself with San Diego’s glittering skyline as you take in undorgettable views. Toast twenty two stories up into the nightsky. Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, 660 K Street, Gaslamp Quarter, 619.758.3507. www.altitudesandiego.com
ANTHOLOGY
Chic three-story venue with amazing acoustics has live jazz, Latin, blues and rock. 1337 India St., Little Italy, 619.595.0300. Map Q15
BASIC
Urban bar in a cool, renovated warehouse near the ballpark serves brick-oven pizzas. 410 10th Ave., East Village, 619.531.8869.
bootlegger
This spacious, light-filled spot features vintage Prohibition-inspired design accents plus pub grub, flat-screen TVs and more. 804 Market St., East Village, 619.794.BOOT.
boudoir
Sexy tri-level club has DJ dancing and Miami-meets-Vegas-meets-Hollywood vibe. 701 C St., Gaslamp, 619.237.0529. Map Q16
THE CASBAH
Small but legendary rock club has hosted superstars like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins on their way up. Live music nightly. 2501 Kettner Blvd., Midtown, 619.232.4355.
Double deuce
Country-rock bar features mechanical bull, DJs and dancing downstairs, stripper pole and interactive games in upstairs cocktail bar. 528 F St., Gaslamp, 619.450.6522. www.doubledeucesd.com
East Village Tavern & Bowl
Sports bar and bowling alley near Petco Park also has darts and pool. 950 Market St., East Village, 619.677.BOWL.
THE Fleetwood
Big-city sophistication meets dive-bar chic at this spot near the ballpark, with flat screens, couches and updated comfort-food menu. 639 J St., Gaslamp, 619.702.7700. Map Q16 www.thefleetwood.com
FLUXX
Ambiance-changing dance club from the design team behind Sidebar and Stingaree. 500 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.232.8100.
Henry’s Pub
Nightclub and restaurant serves California cuisine and showcases live entertainment nightly. 618 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.238.2389.
House of blues
Live rock, blues and pop music, plus Sunday gospel brunch. Call for current shows. 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown, 619.299.2583.
THE IVY
Vegas-worthy club in the Andaz Hotel has sexy décor and rooftop bar with downtown views. 600 F St., Gaslamp 619.814.2055.
ON BROADWAY
Housed in an old bank, this mega-club still packs in a huge weekend crowd. Where else will you find a dance floor in a bank vault? 615 Broadway, Gaslamp, 619.231.0011.
ONYX
DJs, jazz and cocktails in bi-level Gaslamp nightpot. 852 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.235.6699.
The Shout house
Dueling pianos played by impossible-to-stump musicians. Music ranges from classic rock to contemporary hits. 655 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.231.6700. www.theshouthouse.com
SIDEBAR
DJs, dancing and bottle service at this sexy, modern downtown lounge. 536 Market St., Gaslamp, 619.696.0946.
STARLITE
Hard-to-find hotspot features equally hard-to-find exotic liquors, tattooed bartenders, jaw-dropping interior design and open-air patio. 3175 India St., Midtown, 619.358.9766.
STINGAREE
Tri-level dance club and restaurant with rooftop cabanas. Ultra hip nightspot with several house specialty drinks. Dress code enforced. 454 Sixth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.544.9500.
the tipsy crow
A neighborhood bar with three levels including pool tables, shuffleboard and trivia. 770 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.338.9300. www.thetipsycrow.com
Top of the Hyatt
Panoramic vistas from the West Coast’s tallest waterfront building. Take in the sunset or enjoy the lights of downtown. 1 Market Place, downtown, 619.232.1234.
Vin de syrah
Alice in Wonderland-themed subterranean nightspot has eye-popping design, live music, wine and full bar. 901 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.234.4166.
Voyeur
Punk-inspired Gaslamp bar features DJs, fashion events and on-site boutique. 755 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.756.7678.
La Jolla
BARFLY
Sports bar by day, DJ/dance club by night in the heart of the village. 909 Prospect St., 858.454.2323.
Cafe Japengo
Beautiful people to go along with the artistic sushi and Asian fusion fare. 8960 University Center Lane, UTC, 858.450.3355.
Whaling Bar
Classic old-school haunt at La Valencia Hotel has an Old World seaside feeling and has played host to a who’s who of La Jolla society. 1132 Prospect St., 858.454.0771. www.lavalencia.com
North County
Belly up
North County’s premier live music venue. Voted best live music venue and lauded by Rolling Stone magazine. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, 858.481.8140. www.bellyup.com
Coyote BAR & GRILL
Hot live music and cool fire pits. Indoor/outdoor spot offers casual ambience and a view. 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, 760.729.4695.
EN FUEGO
Lively singles vibe and tasty Mexican food served up on this restaurant’s bustling patio. 1342 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, 858.792.6551.
JiMmy O’s
A favorite of sports fans and locals. Choose between the sports bar and the nightclub. 225 W. 15th St., Del Mar, 858.350.3735.
Beaches
710 BEACH CLUB
Steps from the beach, this live music venue has everything from rock to hip-hop.
710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, 858.483.7844.
Bar west
This 5,000-foot upscale bar and lounge merges downtown chic with the casual attitude of the beach. 959 Hornblend St., Pacific Beach, 858.273.9378.
Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge
Live jazz and blues along with dancing. A longtime favorite located right on the water. 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island, 619.224.3577.
JRDN
“Jordan,” Tower 23’s hip bar, overlooks the ocean and has a variety of signature cocktails and a full raw bar. 4551 Ocean Blvd., Pacific Beach, 858.270.5736. www.jrdn.com
SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILL
Just steps away from the ocean, this bar offers light fare and drinks. 5059 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, 619.226.4577.
Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa
This Euro-style wine bar has tapas, cask wines and live music nightly. 873 Turquoise St., Pacific Beach, 858.488.4200.
