San Diego
There are three distinct levels at this historic Gaslamp building that's been turned into an atmospheric watering hole: the main floor with its long…
Must-see nightlife in California
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Seat yourself by the shiny industrial brewing vats at this subterranean eating and drinking spot. German- and American-style ales taste mighty good after…
San Francisco
Determined 20-something club kids shimmy and shout over pop remixes on the cramped dance floor, while smokers flirt on the patio. Perpetually busy…
San Jose
Photos of local theater folks line the walls at this high-ceilinged hangout a few doors down from the California Theatre. Linger over a cappuccino with a…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
With DJ booths and go-go dancers, this Top 40 and electro dance club draws a young party crowd that enjoys getting their bodies painted in-house. Ladies…
San Diego
Local chain with a Scandi-design feel serving coffee, hot chocolate and smoothies, plus bites like French pastries, acai bowls, grilled sandwiches and…
Greater Palm Springs
Drawing a congenial community mix of locals, long-time visitors and occasional drag performers, this bar hosts fun karaoke parties from Sunday to…
Greater Palm Springs
This attitude-free hangout draws an eclectic mix of LGBT, straight, locals and tourists, young and old with its cheap drinks, bar trivia and outrageous…
Redding & Around
Too bad for fans of the cheap stuff, this local pub keeps a selection of highly hopped beers on tap and sells T-shirts emblazoned with ‘No Crap on Tap.’…
Oakland
No wireless internet, no artful decor, no hipster baristas. This is a barebones spot for local Vietnamese who come to play the lottery, gossip their ears…
San Diego
Urban Mo’s is a Hillcrest institution and calls itself a 'hetero-friendly gay bar and restaurant.' Visit for thumping beats, casual vibes and decent bar…
Monterey
At this basement British pub, the first thing you’ll notice is the red plaid carpeting, then the plentiful draft beers and single-malt scotches, not to…
Los Angeles
This humble, stucco-cottage nightclub has tasty tequila at good prices, a wide dance floor and a bandstand featuring DJs and live acts playing the pan…
San Diego
Craft brewery that specializes in artisanal ales. The brewery and tasting room serves tipples like Horny Devil and Old Numbskull, plus seasonal pours Evil…
San Diego
Dyed-in-the-wool Irish pub that’s been here for a generation. Pints o’ Guinness complement down-home Irish fare – corned beef, stew, meatloaf – as you…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Bus Stop has 17 flickering TV screens, two pool tables and a manly crowd that roars when their team scores. If one of your party wants to shop but you…
North Coast & Redwoods
This popular dimly-lit beer house has a huge range of carefully selected beer taps, fish tacos, buffalo wings and for veggies, smoked tofu (pub grub $11…
Sacramento
Down an alley in a yellow Victorian, stiff drinks go for less than $5. Personal space is nil in this rowdy dive. Start here before touring the four-block…
San Diego
The city’s oldest gay bar has a different theme nightly, from Latin to '80s and '90s and hip-hop Fridays. Monthly events include Diamond Dogs Boylesque…
Greater Palm Springs
Raise a toast to Don Draper of Mad Men at this old-school lounge at a former Sinatra haunt. Sunday afternoon jazz is a long-standing tradition. Collared…
Greater Palm Springs
Kick back with a cold one on the meandering patio, cheer on your favorite team on the big screen or dance til the wee hours at this all-purpose fun and…
San Diego
At this rowdy spot with a frat-party atmosphere over tater tots and sliders, you might find yourself playing giant Connect Four or belting out ‘Build me…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
On the lake behind the Beach Retreat complex, this upstairs and upscale restaurant at the Timber Cove marina is the perfect spot for sunset cocktails,…
San Diego
Start your weekend off big with after-work cocktails surrounded by fabulous people at this gay night in the bay-view penthouse restaurant of the Porto…
San Jose
Inside the elegant 1931 Hotel De Anza, the Hedley Club is a good place for a quiet drink in swanky art deco surroundings. Jazz combos play most nights.
Greater Palm Springs
This joint attached to a fish restaurant has a busy courtyard, an intergenerational crowd and live blues from Thursday to Saturday nights. If you need to…
San Diego
Up to 30 beers are served in this 4,000-sq-ft tasting room and beer garden. Brewery tours run in the afternoon ($6.50 per person) and include an hour's…
San Diego
Why settle for a beat-up pool table in the back of a dark bar when you can visit San Diego’s plushest pool hall? The billiard room has about a dozen full…
Monterey
Dozens of craft beers from around the world bring folks into this Cannery Row bar-and-grill, as does an outdoor deck with roaring fire pits. Elevated…
San Diego
Yes, it’s a sushi bar (dishes $4 to $19), but the bar bar takes over late at night as a rotation of DJs spin music from reggae to house to techno for a…
San Diego
Contempo-cool setting, with an outdoor terrace overlooking Pacific Beach and a huge menu including lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, bison burgers and brick-oven…
Lake Tahoe
This locals’ dive bar looks rough around the edges, but happy hours are supercheap and you can catch live music, from bluegrass to punk, DJs, dancing or…
Oakland
Go Uptown to get down. At this long-running restaurant and lounge, DJs spin a soulful mix of hip-hop, R&B and Latin grooves Thursday to Sunday nights …
Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House
Berkeley
Opened in 1986, Triple Rock was one of the Bay Area's original microbreweries. The house beers and pub grub are okay, but the antique wooden bar and…
Napa Valley
The one true dive bar in Yountville, this is the place to swill tequila with vineyard workers early in the night; a young locals crowd grows as the night…
Santa Cruz
An escape from downtown Santa Cruz's dives, this upstairs pool hall has Brunswick Gold Crown tables for shooting stick, darts, shuffleboard and big-screen…
Santa Cruz
Pull up a seat at this Hawaii-themed tiki bar for mai tais, lilikoi (passion fruit) margaritas, zombie cocktails and happy-hour pupus (appetizers).
San Jose
If you seek a well-poured pint, friendly British-style Trials Pub, north of St James Park, has excellent cask ales on tap, pub grub and a fireplace in the…
Mt Shasta Region
If you're missing Starbucks, this place serves their coffee but is otherwise a homey, cafe where locals gossip while eating homemade pastries and light…
San Diego
The Seacoast Pilsner, Idiot IPA and Mermaid’s Red go well with the house wood-fired pizzas, or pastas, sandwiches and fries; near the ferry terminal.
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