Must-see nightlife in Southern California

  • Lost Abbey

    San Diego

    Using monastic and artistic Belgian brewing traditions, Lost Abbey's hoppy concept beers are freshly made on-site. There a 42-tap system in the tasting…

  • Tipsy Crow

    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…

  • Better Buzz Coffee

    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…

  • Streetbar

    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…

  • Toucan’s Tiki Lounge

    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…

  • Urban Mo’s

    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…

  • El Baron

    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…

  • AleSmith

    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…

  • Mc P’s Irish Pub

    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…

  • Brass Rail

    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…

  • Melvyn's Lounge

    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…

  • Village Pub

    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…

  • Bub’s Dive

    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…

  • Top of the Bay

    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…

  • Shanghai Red's Bar & Grill

    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…

  • Green Flash

    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…

  • Society Billiard Cafe

    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…

  • Harney Sushi

    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…

  • Pacific Beach Ale House

    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…

  • Coronado Brewing Co

    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.

  • Flicks

    San Diego

    Video bar dominated by big screens, plus trivia, karaoke and more. Fun place to play pool, hang out or go for a Sunday NFL beer bust.

  • Old Town Saloon

    San Diego

    This one’s for the locals, so be cool. Swill a Bud Light, and play pool at one of four tables.

  • The Kraken

    San Diego

    Dive bar with live music, a dance floor and pool tables.

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