While there have been many complaints from fans about how expensive World Cup tickets are this year, that's only part of the expense of attending matches. For PubClubbers – which obviously includes people from Scotland, who apparently drank Boston dry ("all they had was Bud Light," according to one fan and apparently to Scots that does not qualify as beer) – a big part of … [Read more...]
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How Leveraging Peptide Store USA Can Enhance Athletic Performance
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are continually seeking ways to improve their performance and recovery times. With advancements in medical research and health technology, peptides have emerged as a promising solution, offering benefits such as enhanced muscle recovery, increased endurance, and improved strength. This article will delve into how leveraging Peptide Store USA can … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide To The Best Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach Bars And Nightlife
From Hermosa's lively party bars to Manhattan Beach's sophisticated yet still beach-casual taverns, here's where to go out in the South Bay according a long-time local. All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited By Kevin Wilkerson, Hermosa & Manhattan Beach Blogger You pretty much have to be a local to recognize … [Read more...]
Eye Dropper Is A Towering 200-Foot-Tall Thrill Ride At Area 15 In Las Vegas
In a city known for a lot of eye-popping things, there's now an attraction called Eye Dropper. And that's exactly what might happen when you get your eyes on it, for Eye Dropper is 200-foot thrill ride at Area 15. “Eye Dropper is only the latest iconic attraction on our roster, but there’s even more on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with everyone," said Winston … [Read more...]
The Evel Knievel Experience Jumps In As A Las Vegas Attraction
While not exactly providing the thrills of Evel Knievel's famous Ceaser's Palace jump, a museum dedicated to the wild-living and wildly popular daredevil is open in Las Vegas. The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s Original Daredevil celebrates the life, legacy and larger-than-life persona of legendary American stunt rider and entertainer Evel … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis 2026 In San Diego: Get Psyched Up For A Psychedelic Polynesian Party
The Tropical party is back. Here's what it is and where it is with the list of bands and the full event schedule at the world's largest tiki culture event From PubClub.com Sources And Personal Experiences It's time to get psyched up for San Diego Tiki Oasis 2026, which this year has a psychedelic theme. When the band Strawberry Alarm Clock, which put out the popular 60s … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide To The Best Gaslamp Quarter Bars & Nightlife In San Diego
Wondering how to cut through the clutter and find the the best bars in San Diego's Gaslamp without reading a hundred reviews? This article is from local who knows the scene. All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the big benefits of being in San Diego's … [Read more...]
Little Italy World Cup Watch Party: What I Saw And Experienced In San Diego
I went to San Diego'sWorld Cup watch party in Little Italy and here's what happened. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited Now that's more like it. After being disappointed that the hype did not meet the reality at San Diego's Mission Beach World Cup … [Read more...]
Mission Beach World Cup Watch Party: What I Saw And Experienced
I went to San Diego's official World Cup watch party and here's what happened. This article will be updated throughout the duration of the tournament. By Kevin Wilkeron, San Diego Blogger I went to the San Diego's offical World Cup watch party location at Fit Social along the ocean in Mission Beach hoping to walk into a setting that, even before I got there, I could tell … [Read more...]
Over The Line San Diego: History, Rules, Dates & What To Expect And And 2026 Dates
Part beach softball tournament, part costume party and part San Diego tradition, Over The Line has been drawing players and spectators to Fiesta Island for decades. Here's what spectators need to know. By Kevi Wilkerson, PubClub San Diego Blogger The Over-The-Line softball tournament takes place in San Diego during two weekends each July. While its premise is athletic … [Read more...]
Trying The Creative Cocktails And Birria Sandwich At 6th & G Breakfast Co In San Diego
A Combination Of Great Cocktails And Good Food Make This Place A Standout Restaurant By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub San Diego Blogger Okay, where to I start? Oh, I know I'll make it with the cocktails. Because I'm PubClub, right!? The bar manager, who is also a trained bartender and knowing I was there for PubClub.com kind of overdid things when I mentioned I would like … [Read more...]
Media & Press: Kevin Wilkerson And PubClub.com In The News
Through the years, PubClub.com and Publisher Kevin Wilkerson have been featured in newspapers, magazines, television programs and digital media outlets for the website's coverage of nightlife, travel, events and social culture. An award-winning journalist and former newspaper reporter, Wilkerson he has spent more than two decades producing firsthand, experience-driven content … [Read more...]
5 Features That Elevate the Best in Pools, Hot Tubs and Saunas Experience
For homeowners looking to enhance their living space, investing in pools, hot tubs, and saunas can offer both relaxation and increased property value. Not all installations are created equal, though. Whether you're looking to create a backyard oasis or a home spa, understanding the features that transform these installations from basic to extraordinary is key. This article will … [Read more...]
Smackfest 2026 Hermosa Beach: Date Photos & Complete Event Guide
An insider's guide to this whacky annual event in Southern California from someone who been to it many times. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Hermosa Beach Blogger The lifestyle in Hermosa Beach, CA, is a bit different than anywhere else in the USA. It's a bit quirky, a blend of exercising with socializing and a lot of fun. This is all reflected in one of its signature … [Read more...]
F1 Announces 10-Year Extension That Will Keep The Race In Las Vegas Through 2037
The Las Vegas Formula 1 race will through 2037. A 10-year contract extension has been signed between Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “We are thrilled that Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas for many years to come," said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. "Since its … [Read more...]
Things To Do In San Diego In June 2026: Events, Bars, Restaurants, Nightlife & World Cup
Edited By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Looking for things to do in San Diego in June 2026? From World Cup watch parties and Padres games to food festivals, rooftop bars, concerts and nightlife events, here's your complete guide to what's happening around town this month. The big thing taking place in San Diego this June is the World Cup. Even tho there are no games … [Read more...]
PubClub.com South Bay 4th Of July Weekend Party Report Top Fun Events
Redondo Beach Fireworks Back To The 4th By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Los Angeles South Bay Blogger The 4th of July fireworks concludes in Redondo Beach, starting at 9, but they actually start earlier in a different way than explosions in the sky. Rather, there's fireworks starting with the unique Hermosa Beach Ironman and all the house parties. It's Independence Day … [Read more...]
Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Tours After The Devastating 2023 Fire
As another sign that Maui is slowly recovering from its devastating 2023 fire, Atlantis Submarines Maui has resumed giving tours. Three tours are offered daily, five days a week, from Lahaina Harbor with tours closed on Tuesday and Friday to allow for a full day of recharging the submarine battery. The tours provide views of the ocean, West Maui mountains, and island of … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual High Desert Beer And Wine Festival Set For June 20 In Palmdale, CA
Libations and live entertainment returns to Palmdale, CA, on June 20 with the fourth annual High Desert Beer and Wine Festival. There is unlimited craft beer and wines, music at the Palmdale Amphitheater. Unlike most other beer and wine festivals, this one is at night. GA entrry time is 6 p.m., and VIP is 7 p.m. That's a good idea, too, because otherwise it would be really … [Read more...]
Animated Le Petit Chef Dinner Experience Comes To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Hilton
Le Petit Chef, a unique dinner experience in which animated characters "dance" along the plate, has arrived in San Diego. It is at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and involves projecting 3D images onto the dinner plate and telling a story, making the experience kind of a dinner show at your seat. During the four-course dinner, tiny chefs battle each other in a cooking … [Read more...]
San Diego World Cup Watch Parties 2026: Best Bars, Big Screens & Fan Events
This article is being updated throughout the World Cup San Diego is not one of the World Cup 2026 host cities, but with the popularity of it's football teams – FC in MLS, the Wave in NWSL and the Sockers in the indoor league – it has a good appreciation for soccer. To celebrate the World Cup, which is June 11-July 18, it may well be more fun to be here than any one of the … [Read more...]
My San Diego Life: Fiesta del Sol Is Another Fun Thing To Do In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger There are so many fun events in San Diego that it's sometime a challenge to figure out what to do on a given day. This is especially true on weekends. That being said, when I got wind of a free event with two days of bands in Solona Beach called Fiesta del Sol, I figured it was worth a look and it certainly that and more. … [Read more...]
North Park Music Festival San Diego Dates, Tickets, Bands & Everything You Need To Know
The sounds and talents of Southern California and Baja California fill the air of San Diego's North Park community on the first Saturday of June, that's June 6 in 2026, for the North Park Music Festival. This year marks the fifth anniversary and it involves one day this year (it's been two in the past) of music on a pair of stages, food, vendors and – this being North Park – … [Read more...]
Fiesta Del Sol In Solana Beach Brings Bands, Beer & Fun To San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger I have been to hundreds of small-town free festivals through the years and find them entertaining enough to spend a day when nothing else is going on around the area. But one, Fiesta del Sol in San Diego's Solana Beach, is one that has me planning to go to it regardless of what might be happening around here. That's because it's … [Read more...]
Luxury Apartments in Athens Close to the City’s Best Pubs
Athens is known for its ancient sites. For many travelers, the best base is not a room far from the action. It is a calm apartment close to the streets where locals meet after work. Psirri, Monastiraki, Gazi, and Keramikos give that mix well. They sit near key sights, metro links, and many late-night bars. This makes central Athens a smart choice for guests who want culture by … [Read more...]
Fonda del Barrio Brings Rare Regional Mexican Fine Dining To San Diego’s Barrio Logan
Reviewing The Regional Mexican Cuisine At This Barrio Logan Restaurant; Affordable Fine Fining In An Upscale Atmosphere By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher I was BLOWN AWAY by my evening at Fonda del Barrio, a Mexican restaurant like you've likely not experienced in San Diego. Located in Barrio Logan, this is not your typical tacos and burritos place. … [Read more...]
US Police and Fire Championships Unites San Diego First Responders
The annual US Police and Fire Championships (USPFC) returns to San Diego from June 13-20 at the Marriott Mission Valley. It has 40 Olympic-style events featuring first responders from across the nation. “The US Police and Fire Championships celebrate the unwavering dedication of our nation’s first responders while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie,” said … [Read more...]
Top 7 Reasons Airlines Reject Cancellation Claims
Air passengers often face confusion when seeking compensation after disruptions, especially when learning about cancelled flight compensation via Skycop. Airlines do not always approve claims, even when a disruption seems valid. Incomplete or Incorrect Claim Details One major reason airlines reject claims is missing or incorrect information. Small errors in booking … [Read more...]
Craize Snacks Are Ideal For Health-Conscious PubClubbers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Going out to bars and restaurants is fun but as any PubClubber knows, it's not always great for one's health or waistline. So when we have the chance to eat something healthy, it's wise to take advantage of it. One of my achilles heels when it comes to healthy eating, at home or when out, is chips. My dad always had potato chips with his … [Read more...]
Bay To Breakers San Francisco’s Biggest Party: The Ultimate Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher You can no longer push shopping carts with kegs or roll big floats – we miss the tiki bar! – down the streets. But Bay to Breakers is still the biggest, most fun, lively and top singles party event in San Francisco. Held the third Sunday in May (that would put it on May 17 in 2026) it's a rolling block party, San … [Read more...]
Top Gun Bar 40th Celebration Tops San Diego Bar, Restaurant And Beer News For May
Great balls of fire, can you believe it's been 40 years since the original Top Gun movie was released? To mark the anniversary, many movie theaters are showing it, along with Top Gun: Maverick, as part of a double feature. Locally, the Top Gun Bar (Kansas City Barbeque on Harbor Drive) is having it's onn party with events throghout May. On May 15, from 5-7, "Maverick" and … [Read more...]
LA’s Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights 2026 Dates, Ticket Prices & Infomation
Anyone who is in Los Angeles and says "there's nothing to do in LA" probably has a very limited social life because there is always something to do in the city. It's all over place, too, with a great variety of events and activities, one of which is the Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting Series. Taking place on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock … [Read more...]
Trademark Brewing Craft Beers Being Served At Long Beach Coast Baseball Team Games
Long Beach has some outstanding craft beers and local brewey and taproom Trademark Brewing has been tapped to serve its brews at Long Beach Coast baseball games. As Official Concessionaire of the club, it will feature a rotating tap program showcasing breweries from across Long Beach throughout the team's inaugural season, which runs at May 19-Sept. 6 with home games being … [Read more...]
Mission Beach Bars: My Journey Discovering South Mission Beach’s Best Local Hangouts
Looking for authentic Mission Beach bars away from the crowded Pacific Beach party scene? Here is a local's perspective on the laid-back hangouts, beach bars and neighborhood watering holes that make South Mission Beach one of San Diego's hidden nightlife gems. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Even though I live in the Gaslamp Quarter, I am a beach bum at … [Read more...]
The Circle Bar Is Back! Legendary Santa Monica Watering Hole Reopens On Main Street
By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com's LA Nightlife Blogger The Circle Bar is back! This legendary Santa Monica watering hole on Main Street is open again. The once super-popular bar had closed but come Friday May 22 it will again be part of the LA nightlife scene. A dimly-lit casual watering hole with a circular bar – thus its name – Circle Bar is under new managament and … [Read more...]
The San Diego Blogger: How To Ruin A Beautiful City
Gosh darn it, I don't like to be negative but when I look around, I can't help it. I mean here we have place that's so pretty with beaches, bays, bluffs, a solid bar and restaurant scene, friendly people and very agreeable climate with 300+ days of annual sunshine and it would seem all you have to do is not screw things up to make it an idyllic place to live and … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Free Fireworks Shows Schedule Leading Into Its America 250 Celebration
Las Vegas loves a show and it's putting on a big one for it's America 250 celebration. Not only that, the city is having a series of free fireworks shows leading into what city officals are callling "the most spectacular Fourth of July celebration in the nation." Running from June 9 through July 25 Every Saturday in June and July, Las Vegas will be having fireworks either … [Read more...]
The Mob Museum In Las Vegas Launches A Beer Tasting Experience Tour
Here's one for beer lovers. The Mob Museum in Las Vegas has launched a tour that involves beer. Called The Untapped Story: A Beer Tasting Experience, it includes two 6-ounce beer tastings and one 12-ounce beer tasting. The tasting features lagers, IPAs and The Mob Museum's own house draft, Big Al Ale's, and you get to keep a souvenir pint glass. The museum's beer list … [Read more...]
A Full List Of Summertime Events At The Presidio of San Francisco
Summertime in San Francisco is full of activities and events, ranging from the North Beach Festival (June 20) to the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival on July 4 weekend to San Francisco Giants games. At The Presidio of San Francisco, there's and entire lineup of events, mostly which are free festivals. Now in its fourth season, the summer series brings high-energy events to … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guides To Nightlife In Major U.S. Cities
It's party time in the USA. The giant land of small bars, huge mega clubs, dive bars, lounges and everything in between is a great land of nightlife opportunities. If, of course, you know where to go and where to look when you get there. This is the ultimate guide to nightlife with links to articles about bars and clubs in major U.S. cities. • Austin, Texas. This … [Read more...]
Boonville Beer Festival CA Event Date, Ticket Information & Tips
With a name like Boonville – and not Boomville – you know you are not in the middle of a thriving metropolis. A small town a couple hours of San Francisco is more like it, along a two-lane highway. And each spring, this little dot on the Northern California map in Mendocino County comes to life because of the Boonville Beer Festival. Put on by the fun folks of Anderson … [Read more...]
What payment methods should a quick service restaurant POS support?
A slow checkout line costs quick service restaurants more than just time. It costs them, customers. In a format built on speed and volume, payment friction is a direct threat to revenue. The question of which payment methods a quick-service restaurant POS should support is no longer simple. Today's customers arrive with tap-to-pay phones, digital wallets, physical cards, and … [Read more...]
King’s Day 2026: Amsterdam’s Biggest Party Event Complete Guide (It’s Not Like America’s No Kings Day)
Everything You Need To Know About The Celebration, Formerly Queen's Day The biggest party in Holland – and indeed, Amsterdam – is the annual King's Day celebration on April 27. Formerly called Queen's Day (the country now has a king), it's Holland's version of the Fourth of July, Australia Day, Carnaval in Brazil or any other national celebration you care to name. In … [Read more...]
Everything Happening In San Diego For Cinco de Mayo – Margaritas And Pub Crawls
Somebody sound the alarm – Cinco de Mayo is on a Taco Tuesday this year! Of course, no self-respecting party city - especially one so close to the border – would wait until then to put on the sombreros and down teqila, and that is certainly the case with San Diego. The celebration starts on the weekend. So keep reading for the best of Cinco de Mayo in San Diego, complete … [Read more...]
Interstate Mullett Toss Is The Flora-Bama’s End Of April Fun Beach Party
A beach party like none other takes place the last weekend of each April at the Flora-Bama bar, a legendary watering hole on the Florida-Alabama border. It is the Interstate Mullet Toss and it's a three-day event that is unique, wild and crazy as the Over-The-Line in San Diego and they heyday of the Manhattan Beach 6-man. The "excuse" for this party is to toss a mullet – a … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost To Ride The Cable Cars In San Francisco? New Pricing Revealed Here
One of the cool things to do in San Francisco is to ride the cable cars. These machines are pulled by underground cables (thus the name) and go up those huge hills in the city. You can sit inside on wooden benches (or stand when it's crowded) or stand on an outside plank, holding onto a railing. That's the real thrill in PubClub.com's opinion. Used mainly by visitors as a … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 Headliners, Ticket Prices & Information
The Eagles, Stevie Nix, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lainey Wilson, Jon Batiste and Widespread Panic are part of the lineup for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more popularly known as Jazz Fest. The 2026 dates are April 23-26 and April 30-May 3. Of course, typical of Jazz Fest, there are hundreds more bands during this eight-day, two-weekend music and … [Read more...]
New Orleans JazzFest The Essential Survival Guide & Tips 2026
Here is everything you need to know about attending this fun music, food and beer drinking festival known as New Orleans JazzFest. Think of it as your essential JazzFest survival guide. Things To Know Before Going To JazzFest • The 2026 dates are April 23-26 and April 30-May 3 • Get a room well in advance of Jazz Fest. • Rooms become available off and on as reservations … [Read more...]
Long-Standing Santa Monica Bar Britannia Pub Closing (Briefly) To Make Way For A Taco Bell
File this one under the "change is not always good" category. Long-standing Santa Monica bar Britannia Pub is closing to make way for a – wait for it – Taco Bell. To be fair t it's a Taco Bell Cantina, which does serve alcohol (beer, wine, sangria, and twisted freezes) in a non-fast food setting, it's still a Taco Bell. Here is a statement Britannia Pub posted on its … [Read more...]
Introducing Chole The PubClub.com San Diego Bartender Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you walk into Taste & Thirst, a locals' bar in a relatively tame area of the Gaslamp Quarter on Forth Ave., between F and G streets, two things will likely grab your attention. One is the fact that it almost always seems to be Happy Hour. It goes from 3-8 p.m., then starts up again at 10. During this time, you can … [Read more...]
MGA’s Miniverse A Big Hit At Coachella
There are a lot of cool and popular things to see and do at Coachella in addition to all the music. And one of the big hits at this year's Coachella has been MGA's Miniverse activation.It drew nonstop lines of festivalgoers in Week 1 who steped inside a meticulously crafted miniaturized Coachella. Think iconic desert palms, the legendary ferris wheel, and endless photo ops all … [Read more...]
Where To Party In Paris – The Absolutely Best Areas For Nightlife
One of the coolest things about going to the Olympics is the opportunity to meet people from around the world. And when you're PubClub.com, that means partying with them! In a city as big and diverse as Paris, it can be a bit of a challenge to know exactly where to go but this is a guide to help you find the best areas of Paris for nightlife and some of its best bars. And … [Read more...]
San Diego Walkabout App Helps Connect Locals All Over The City
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the best things about living in San Diego is all the events and things to do that happen around the city on a year-round basis. One of the problems about living in San Diego is trying to figure out what to do and, often more importantly, with whom do them. Yes, there all kinds of meet-ups, Facebook groups, … [Read more...]
Will Manhattan Beach Warm To Circuit, An On-Demand Electric Vehicle Rideshare Service?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher Will Manhattan Beach warm to circuit, an on-demand electric vehicle rideshare service? As someone who lived in Manhattan Beach – 40th and 44th streets in El Porto – for many years, I have my doubts. The first attempt at such a service, called Downtowner, lasted about as long as a beer at Shellback … [Read more...]
LA Restaurant Porta Via Beverly Hills Relocating After December Fire
Christmas morning brought not joy and happiness to Porta Via Beverly Hills restaurant, but sadness. A fire destroyed the building. However, the a longtime neighborhood dining spot is reopening and relocating. This summer, it will at 184 N. Cañon Drive, three blocks south of its original locaton. The 5,300-square-foot space – previously home to Nusr-Et – will feature a patio … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Waterfront Landmark Restaurant San Pedro Fish Market Turns 70
At a time when some Los Angeles historic restaurants are disappearing – Cole's French Dip just announced it is shutting its doors after 128 years and the Original Pantry closed last March tho a new version is scheduled to reopen this year – some remain strong. One is San Pedro Fish Market, a waterfront landmark restaurant, and it has turned 70 this year. Founded on Good … [Read more...]
Santa Monica Has A Plan To Revitalize It’s Struggling Third Street Promenade
There was a time when one of the best bar and nightlife spots in Los Angeles was the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. It had happening bars, restaurants, lots of foot traffic and a big mall. The place was buzzing all the time and it spilled over into other businesses along Ocean Ave., as well as to the famous Santa Monica Pier. But that was a while ago. The past … [Read more...]
Frustrated Gaslamp Quarter Assocation Calls On San Diego To Enforce No-Vending Zones
Frustrated by large number of illegial vendors who are clogging the sidewalks in front of businesses on weekends, and the lack of action to deal with it, the Gaslamp Quarter Association has taken to media – and social media – to try and get the city to enforce the no-vending zone. “The time for excuses has passed,” Executive Director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association … [Read more...]
Temaki Bar In Encinitas CA Has $7 Martini Thursdays
For those seeking a good drink special in Encinitas, Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake has "Martini Thursdays” with $7 martinis every, well, Thursday. That is more than half off the regular marini price of $16. It goes from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The trick, if there is one, is that to the deal you also need to orader a meal. On the martini menu is the follwing: espresso martini, … [Read more...]
Encinitas Gateway Sign In California Gets A Fresh Look With Refurbishment
A local landmark in the San Diego North County town of Encinitas has received a fresh look with a refurbishment. It is the town identy – well, other than the surf spots and beach – the sign above Coast Highway 101 in its downtown area. The rusting letters have been replaced and it now has energy-efficient LED technology. The project also included repairing rust and … [Read more...]
San Diego Honors The California Burrito On National Burrito Day On April 2
There are a lots of burritos out there and certainly you can find hundreds of them in San Diego, which is less than 20 miles from the Mexican border. But there is one in which locals – natives and long-time locals in particular – call their own. And that is the California Burrito. Created here at either Lolita’s Mexican Food in Bonita or Santana’s Mexican Grill in El Cajon, … [Read more...]
Playa Kitchen Restaurant Opens At Torrey Pines Science Park In La Jolla
Torrey Pines Science Park has a new restaurant. Playa Kitchen is a coastal-inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. On the Torrey Pines Mesa across from the golf course, it offers splendid views of the coastline and Pacific Ocean. The indoor/outdoor restaurant features exposed ceilings and retractable garage doors that open to an expansive outdoor patio. It has a 40-seat … [Read more...]
The Berkshires 2026 Summer Music Events Including Tanglewood And The Jazz Festival
The Berkshires will once again will fill the Northeast USA with music with events that spans classical masterworks, contemporary experimentation, jazz, indie rock, and immersive performance experiences. As the official Regional Tourism Council for Berkshire County, 1Berkshire is spotlighting a season of upcoming festivals and music-centered events that invite visitors to make … [Read more...]
Where To Find Cider In San Diego, The Craft Beer Capital of the World
In a town called the "Capitol of Craft" and known by many as "the Craft Beer Capitol of the World," San Diego also has a cider scene. Here is a rundown of where to find the best ciders in San Diego and the surrounding areas. Of course, several of the 150 craft breweries also pour some excellent ciders. Bivouac Ciderworks Situated smack in the middle of 30th Street, known … [Read more...]
Less Than $5 Tacos With A View In San Diego: Quiero Makes You Want More Of Both
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger This story was writen by a human based on a personal experience with no use of AI or ChatGTP. Finding tacos in San Diego is as easy as walking out the door. Finding good tacos, and at a price that doesn't require you to be on an expense account, isn't quite so simple. Toss in a view with those tacos and, well, it seems … [Read more...]
Las Vegas News: Marshmello to Perform Free Downtown Show
GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello his headlining an outdoor dance party in downtow Las Vegas. It is part of FEED THE BLOCK, the free, open-air block party put on by Wynn Nightlife and Corner Bar Management. The date is Thursday, April 2 and the start time is 6 p.m. Born from a shared belief that dance music should be for everyone, FEED THE BLOCK … [Read more...]
Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead Film Locations In Croatia
The movie Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, a a sci-fi adventure set 300 years after a global flood, where humanity survives on scattered islands divided by a colossal eternal storm, has some beautiful scenery. So where was it filmed? In Croatia! Here are those locations. Storm Rider – Explore Croatia’s Iconic Coast Three hundred years after the Big Flood, the legend … [Read more...]
Five Recommended Cafes And Breweries To Drink Belgium Beer In Bruges, From A Local
Everyone knows that going to Belgium means having some of its famous beers. It's like having wine in France, pilsners in Germany and margaritas in Mexico. But what are the best places to drink that strong Belgium beer? PubClub.com consulted Niels Declercq, a Bruges native who offers private walking and cycling tours of Bruges through his Brugge Tours, to give us his top five … [Read more...]
Baja California’s Loreto, Mexico Offers These Adventure Activities
If you think of Baja California, the somewhat narrow strip of land along the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez that goes for a thousand miles south of San Diego, chances are a couple of things come to mind. If you are a traveler (and in particular a PubClubber), it's Cabo San Lucas with its nightlife and margaritas. Fisherman know the location for its deep-sea fishing. Sufers … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago 2026 Parades Party Review, Pro’s Tips & Top Irish Bars
One of the most fun cities in the USA turns Irish green on St. Patrick's Day. In fact, even its river turns green. Chicago goes big. There's a huge, lively parade in this old town that begins with the dyeing of the Chicago River. The parade is always the Saturday prior to the actual St. Patrick's Day. For 2026, the parade is Saturday, March 14. The river goes green … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach’s Tiki Bar The Tiki Kai – A Local’s Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger and Tiki Bar Aficionado Hermosa Beach has a tiki bar. My first thought is this: what took so long? After all, the South Bay Beach Cities of which Hermosa is a part, is full of tropical-seeking rum-drink loving locals (the numbers of souvenir glasses in everyone's cabinets from the Old Tony's Fire Chiefs are evidence of … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach Nightlife Today: Best Bars, Live Music & How The Scene Has Changed
Looking for the best Hermosa Beach nightlife in 2026? This guide covers current bars, live music venues, local favorites, hidden gems and legendary places that helped shape the South Bay party scene. By Kevin Wilkerson, Former Hermosa Beach Resident As someone who has spent quite a bit of my adult life living in Hermosa Beach and the adjacent Manhattan and … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day 2026 Parade Complete Guide
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Hermosa Beach Blogger It's small. It's a wee bit silly. And it's back for 2026 and is an Irish-style blast. The annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade – Saturday, March 14 in 2026 – is only about a dozen blocks and lasts but a couple of hours. But it's this lack of hugeness that makes it so appealing. Instead of having to … [Read more...]
A Rundown Of St. Patrick’s Day San Diego Bars & Restaurants Beer And Food Specials
St. Patrick's Day in San Diego is not just a one-day affair. It starts on the previous Saturday with a parade by Baloba Park, although the annual block party in the Gaslamp Quarter called SHAMRock is not taking place this year. St. Patrick's Day itself falls on a Tuesday this year. The parade and many pub crawls are on the previous Saturday. It is also the opening feed-in … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar & Restaurant Bar News Plus Top Events For March
There's always news and happenings in the San Diego restaurant and bar scene. Fortuntely, for you, PubClub.com provides regular updates. Here's the latest on restaurant and bar news throughout San Diego for March, including a wee bit of information on St. Patrick's Day and Padres Opening Day. But we start by introducing Kait of The Smoking Gun, our Server of the Month! San … [Read more...]
Spring Break In Mexico: Is It Safe To Go After The Cartel Violence In Puerto Vallarta?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher It is a constant question and now it's relevant again: is it safe to travel to Mexico right now? And what does this mean for spring breakers, just as many are planning to head from chilly college campuses to warm beaches and lively nightlife? The cartel violence after the killing of drug loard leader Nemesio Oseguera … [Read more...]
San Diego’s ShamROCK St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Not Happening In 2026
San Diego's annual ShamROCK celebration, a St. Patrick's Day block party in the Gaslamp Quarter, will not be happening in 2026. "ShamROCK is taking a wee break," is a message posted on the event's website. "Back with luck in 2027." And just like that, as quick as an Irishman will strike up a conversation with a stranger and down a beer, the event is in limbo. Which leaves … [Read more...]
ShamROCK San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Celebration CANCELED FOR 2026
This event will not take place in 2026. Click here for more details. The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter turns green again in mid March for the city’s 29th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival. The 2025 event date is Saturday, March 15. Going from 2-10 p.m., it is a full afternoon and evening of bands, beers (and cocktails!), games and activities in an Irish-themed block … [Read more...]
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date, Route & Post-Parade Irish Festival
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego is hardly as well known as Boston, Chicago or even where I used to roam, Savannah, GA, when it comes to St. Patrick's Day parades. But it has one, and it is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the USA. There's even a post-parade festival afterward with bands, beer and a true Irish environment. Here is … [Read more...]
Introducing Kait Of The Smoking Gun, The San Diego Server Of The Month For March
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you order food at The Smoking Gun, the sports/arcade/hangout bar on 6th & Market in the Gaslamp Quarter, chances are it will be brought to you by a smiling person wearing an apron that appears to be so long on her petite frame you keep expecting her to trip over it. After she places the order on the table she … [Read more...]
San Diego Spirits Festival Back For 2026 Here Are The Dates, Location & Ticket Prices
One of the top social cocktail events of the year is back for 2026, the San Diego Spirits Festival. This spectacular event, which features spirits distributors from several high-end brands, is set for Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26-27. The location is again the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla which has patios overlooking the bluffs and Pacific Oean. "The spirits … [Read more...]
Check Out These Places To Celebrate National Margarita Day In San Diego
Put on the Buffett – "Margaritaville" is quite appropriate – slide into your flip flops and head to any of these bars and restaurants in San Diego for National Margarita Day. The celebration of this famous cocktail is Feb. 22, which in 2026 is on a Sunday. Just be careful not to get too wasted away as you find yourself in Margaritaville, which Buffett often described as … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras New Orleans Tips: Your Ultimate Guide
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Mardi Gras in New Orelans is a big party in the Big Easy. But as with any big event, it is important to "know before you go" and here are five tips from someone who has been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Heck, I've even been in a few parades. 1.) The Parades Are Long Actually, it's not the pardes themselves that are … [Read more...]
President’s Day Weekend Mammoth Mountain: Cheers To The Yodler Ski Apres
We Started On The Ski Slopes, Hit The Yodler For Ski Apres And It Was All Downhill From There There are some trips among friends that are such a part of the annual party calendar you don't have to ask each other questions such as "are we going this year," or "is so-and-so going," but "who's going to make the reservations this time?" That was the case for several dozen … [Read more...]
Ski Documentary Of Pakistan’s Trango Towers Shows Extreme Skiing At Its Most Extreme
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher Wow. For anyone watching the Milan-Cortina Olympics and thinks the ski jumpers and downhill skiers are extreme – and they are, no question about it – then you should take a look at this film on Documentary+ and PBS. Because it takes extreme skiing to the super extreme. Trango is documentary from The North Face … [Read more...]
Five Romantic Places To Visit In Croatia For Couples Travel
There are many romantic places on the planet and certainly one of them is Croatia. You would be hard pressed to find a more beautiful country which has stunning coastline views from sea level, from islands and from hills and mountains above it all. With that in mind, here are five romantic places to visit in Croatia for couples travel. The Isolano, Autograph Collection … [Read more...]
5th Annual Lakehouse Food & Wine Festival In San Marcos Date & Ticket Information
The 5th Annual Lakehouse Food & Wine Festival is back for 2026. The date is Saturday, April 18, on the lakeside lawn at Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos, CA, outside of San Diego. This event combines some of the best of North County and San Diego’s culinary scene with more than 30 local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and live entertainment. It goes from … [Read more...]
Popular Pacific Beach Bar PB Local Was Calling This Day But I Did Not Answer
I don't know what I was thinking except to reason that I wasn't thinking at all. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was wondering around Pacific Beach, the "hey dude" beach town in San Diego, looking for a party. The usual suspects – Lahaina Beach House, Hideaway, 710 Beach Club – were modestly busy but I was seeking something more lively. I found it at a bar I don't … [Read more...]
Introducing Ava Of The Beverly, The San Diego Bartender Of The Month For February
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Some things you know right away. It could be a job that just feels right, a destination – the Greek Islands were that way with me – or if that car you just bought is a classic or a clunker. It's the same way with bars. The look and decor of a place, attention to details such as wiped off tables or a clean bathroom, the type of people … [Read more...]
San Diego La Jolla CA Guide From A Local With The Cove, Bars & Restaurants
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Welcome to sunny and scenic La Jolla, CA! This is a place where bluffs lead to beauty, where tourists gawk at sea lions as snorkelers and divers encounter them in the water and where you can experience beauty that seems out of this world. This article is an all-you-need-to-know guide to La Jolla from a local with recommended bars, … [Read more...]
Best Places To Watch Super Bowl LX In San Diego With Seahawks And Patriots Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Super Bowl LX may be in San Francisco but here, San Diego is a lively place to watch the Big Game. One of the reasons is there are a lot of transplants from the cities of the teams in the Super Bowl who live here and they loyally and loudly gather to watch games at designated bars. Additionally, there are several fun bars where people … [Read more...]
The View From Inside Taipei 101 The Building Rock Climber Alex Honnold Climbed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher I have seen inside what was once the world's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, from the inside. American daredevill rock climber Alex Honnold saw it from the outside. He was on the building, not inside of it. He climbed it, all 1,6677 feet (508 meters) of it, without ropes. Better him than me. Of course, I wondered how … [Read more...]
San Diego Padres 2026 Opening Day East Village Block Party Date, Bands, Music & Information
Excitement is high in San Diego for the 2026 Padres season and the East Village Association is again hosting its East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend, It is Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The location is J Street from 7th to 10th avenues, which is in front of Petco Park. That leads directly into the baseball game as the pennant-seeking Padres host the … [Read more...]
Tourists Beware: Check Your Tabs At This San Diego Old Town Restaurant
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger I am calling you out, Cafe Coyote! I am calling you out not for the $18 Cadillac Margarita I had which gave me no buzz whatsovever (I already knew the margaritas as Cafe Coyote are "tourist" ones) but for the fact that I was charged more than $10 for a beer that on the menu was priced at $7.95. Or I would have been charged that … [Read more...]
How To Get Around Miami And Miami Beach With These Free Rides
Getting arond Miami and Miami Beach, be it for going to different places or bar hopping, has never been easier. Yes, there are rideshares Lyft and Uber, but there are also ways to get aruond for free. For getting around on land, there is Freebie which, just as the name implies, is free. It serves Miami, Miami Beach and in fact, several other cites in Florida, among them Key … [Read more...]
Where To Spend Valentine’s Day And Galentine’s Day Plus Things To Do In San Diego
Here is a rundown of romantic things to do and specials at restaurants and bars – for both couples and singles – in San Diego for both Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day. As well as anti-Valentine's Day places to party. Fun And Romantic Things To Do For Valentine's Day In San Diego Did you know there are gondolas in San Diego? Things don't get much more romantic than a … [Read more...]
The Most Annoyoing Things Baretenders Do That Drive Customers Crazy
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher Bartenders are great. They keep their customers well lubricated, they are quick to engage in conversation and can even be a psychiatrist in which people are on a barstool rather than a couch. But, as is the case with any occupation, not all of them are friendly, engaging and good at what they do for a living. Let's … [Read more...]
BeachLife Festival Returns In 2026 On These Dates With Duran Duan, Sheryl Crowe & More
BeachLife Festival, the "Coachella of the South Bay" as PubClub.com calls it, returns for its seventh year in 2026 with a powerful lineup led by rock 'n roll legends Duran Duran. Also performing will be Sheryl Crowe, The Chainsmokers – the headliner for Sports Illustrated's Super Bowl LX party this year in San Francisco – James Taylor and his All-Star Band, Slightly Stoopid, … [Read more...]
Meet Chad Mitchell Of Hideaway Pacific Beach The PubClub.com San Diego Manager Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher You can tell a respected manager in a restaurant or a bar when the employees come up to him or her and give high-fives and hugs when that person is not on duty. Another sign is employee retention. Some places turn over staff so fast the lasting image of them is of their backs. At Hideaway, a very popular bar in … [Read more...]
Details On The 2026 Vilnius Light Festival In Lithuania’s Capital City
The Vilnius Light Festival is back and shining bright for 2026. The dates are January 23-25 and it transforms Lithuania’s capital into an open-air gallery of contemporary light installations across its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Now in its eighth year, the three-day event marks Vilnius’ 703rd birthday and features an evening route with 24 illuminated artworks from 5-10 … [Read more...]