Beach vibes, craft beer, and tacos worth the flight
Gaslamp bar crawl, Mission Beach day, Coronado, surf lesson, craft beer crawl, Mexican food in Barrio Logan. The beach-plus-city West Coast weekender.
golf • 4-5 hours
Municipal course on oceanside cliffs that hosted the US Open
brewery tour • 3-4 hours
Guided tour of San Diego's legendary craft brewery scene
beach • 3-6 hours
Iconic boardwalk beaches with bars steps from the sand
sunset cruise • 2-3 hours
Private sailboat cruises with BYOB in San Diego Bay
club • unhinged • $$$
Pendry Hotel's intimate nightclub with top DJs
Dress code: Upscale
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Rooftop bar and dance floor above the Gaslamp
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden 1920s speakeasy beneath the Gaslamp with live jazz
club • unhinged • $$$
Gaslamp mega-club with elaborate stage shows and VIP booths
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire
speakeasy • balanced • $$$
Hidden craft cocktail bar behind a secret entrance in a bottle shop
bar • balanced • $$
Craft cocktails plus 30+ classic arcade games
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Tiki bar hidden behind a fake ramen shop entrance
honky tonk • unhinged • $$
Country music dance hall with live bands in the Gaslamp
rooftop • chill • $$$
Marriott Gaslamp rooftop with panoramic harbor views
Dress code: Smart casual to upscale
bar • balanced • $
PB institution with cheap drinks and beach-casual party energy
Mexican • $$ • Best for: dinner
Elevated tacos with creative toppings and killer margaritas
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Over-the-top brunch plates and boozy cocktails
Steakhouse • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Glamorous Gaslamp steakhouse with old-world sophistication
Fried Chicken • $ • Best for: late-night
Gourmet fried chicken sandwiches from a Top Chef alum
Seafood • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Raw bar and seafood towers in a maritime-chic Little Italy space
American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Three-story Gaslamp bar and restaurant with rooftop party
Mexican Street Food • $ • Best for: late-night
Tijuana-style street tacos open late for post-bar fuel
California • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Wood-fired dishes in a converted warehouse in Little Italy
boutique-hotel • Max 16 guests
Gaslamp's hottest hotel with Oxford Social Club in the basement
resort • Max 20 guests
Iconic beachfront resort with multiple pools and restaurants
house • Max 14 guests
Steps-to-beach houses with rooftop decks in PB
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Downtown condos walking distance to all nightlife
resort • Max 16 guests
Mission Bay resort with private beach and tiki bar
Bottle service, beach days, and a VIP list for everything.
Wine country guys-trip: black-label tastings, steak, cigars
Crystal waters, mountain air, and cabin-party energy
Fog, hills, and enough bars to forget both.
Zin country golf, BBQ, and patio whiskey pours
Pebble Beach golf, coastal drives, and post-round whiskey pours
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