By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger It's a sizzlin' September in San Diego and I just don't mean the heat. There's a lot going on here. First, it is the start of college football and the NFL. This being Southern California there are a lot of transplants and with alumni bars and fan bars for nearly every NFL team there's plenty of action happening at those places on … [Read more...]
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Street Fight Erupts At San Diego Gaslamp Urban Pickleball Event
A major brawl broke out during what was otherwise a fun and peaceful event in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during a special street event. Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball, a free bring-your-own-paddle event that takes place on Thursdays thru the end of September on Fifth Ave., between Market and K Street, had people laughing and enjoying the opportunity to play a game on a … [Read more...]
Dubai Yacht Party Dress Code: What to Wear for the Ultimate Onboard Experience
There is something irresistible about a yacht party in Dubai. With the backdrop of futuristic skyscrapers, golden beaches, and the Persian Gulf’s turquoise waters, these events blend luxury and relaxation in a way no nightclub or resort can match. But while the views and music take care of themselves, one question always comes up before boarding: what exactly should you wear? … [Read more...]
Top Things To Do For Labor Day Weekend In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Labor Day Weekend in San Diego is fun. No, there are not any street festivals or big events and the Padres are out of town but that just means the bars will be rocking, the college football season starts (keep reading for where to find the best alumni bars) and it's a great time to do some "San Diego" things such as riding the … [Read more...]
Moorings Interline Regatta 2025 Dates & Events Schedule For The ‘Party Cats’
The Moorings Interline Regatta is two things. One is a sailboat race among competitive skippers and crew and the other is an island-hopping party with people romping through the bars of the British Virgin Islands. The first part is primarily for employees of airlines from around the world and the second is for anyone wh forks over a couple thousand dollars to be part of a … [Read more...]
California’s Santa Ynez Valley Pairs Wellness With Wine At These Locations
Wine tasting is meant to be a relaxing experience, one that enriches the mind and spirit. So, too, is a session at a spa or wellness center. Which is why Santa Ynez Valley in California's central wine country has blended the two activities and here are several places to enjoy both. Santa Ynez Valley, which is in the wine region in Santa Barbara County and includes the towns … [Read more...]
San Diego Best College Football Teams Game-Watching Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the (many) cool things about living in San Diego when you are not originally from here is the ability to connect with people from your hometown or university because of the large number of "transplants" that have moved to this city. One of the best places to do that is at the various college alumni bars where people … [Read more...]
LA’s Barnsdall Friday Wine Tasting Series September Dates
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 that city. It's all over place, too, with a great variety of events and activities, one of which is the Barnsdall Friday Wine Tasting Series. Taking place on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock … [Read more...]
Travel + Leisure Publishes The Best Places To See The Northern Lights
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor The first time I ever heard of the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights was when I picked up a copy of Neither Here Nor There, a book by travel writer Bill Bryson. Its cover promised first-person travel tales of traveling through Europe. A quick glance showed chapters on Rome, Paris, Italy, Switzerland and other desirable places and … [Read more...]
5 Las Vegas Experiences You Can’t Miss
If you’ve got a trip to Las Vegas coming up, you’re probably already picturing bright lights, casinos, and maybe a few questionable decisions. While you can easily get lost just wandering the Strip, there are a few things that will make your trip unforgettable. Vegas is a mix of over-the-top entertainment, jaw-dropping sights, and moments you’ll still be laughing about years … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Eliza Woodman Wins Tiki Oasis Bartender Battle
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor With a cocktail she calls Kamasutra's Comeback, San Diego's Eliza Woodman won the Bartender Battle at the 25th anniversary of Tiki Oasis. Woodman, who works at the rooftop restaurant Communion in Mission Hills, outdueled three other bartenders before a panel of judges and an enthusiastic crowd of more than 100 people at the climax … [Read more...]
San Diego Celebrates National Rum Day With These Cocktiails & Havana Nights
While rum is often thought of as a Caribbean or Florida thing and San Diego is more of a tequila town, it would be foolish to think you can't get a good tropical drink in this city. To prove it, several bar/restaurants are acknowledging National Rum Day (Aug. 16) with special rum drinks and one is even having an event with free rum tastings and appetizers … [Read more...]
A Travel Blogger’s Honest Impressions After Visiting Croatia
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have been to Croatia and therefore feel qualified enough to write about it from an experienced and educated viewpoint. Oh, 10 or so days doesn't entitle me to pen some magestic novel with the title of, say, Behind The Historic Walls or The Croatia Nobody Knows, but it does give me enough perspective to author this … [Read more...]
Cycling In Croatia: Top Places For Scenic Bike Rides
With water so clear it just invites you to jump into it – and coastlines to take advantage of it – plus hills and huge rocky trails that are ideal for hiking, there's a lot of outdoor recreation in Croatia. And there's something else: the country is an ideal place for cycling. PubClub.com knows this first hand, for we took a bike ride through the countyside on the island of … [Read more...]
A Car-Free Los Angeles Summer Olympics? I Have My Doubts
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor I'm done. Fed up with it. Finished. Living for 20+ years in Los Angeles is to blame. Or to credit. I like to think of it as the latter. What I am referring to is driving. I don't enjoy getting in a vehicle, sitting in traffic or even being behind the wheel on near-empty two-lane country roads. I would rather be at the dentist than … [Read more...]
Tall Ships Festival SAiL Bremerhaven 2025 Events & Things To Do And Know
The city of Bremerhaven, Germany once again hosts SAiL Bremerhaven in which it becomes the "Capitol of Tall Ships." That's because SAiL Bremerhaven has more than 250 tall ships from around the world in a festival that only happens about once every five years. The dates are Aug. 13-17 and here's a rundown of what it is, the events, things to do and what to know. Where is … [Read more...]
Switzerland Fun Facts To Know And Swiss National Day, August 1
Swiss National Day is Aug. 1, and it is the country's equivalent of the Fourth of July in the USA, Canada Day in Canada and Australia Day in Australia. In other words, the birth of a nation. Here are some fun facts to know about this beautiful country with scenery from its famous Alps to beautiful lakes and – without a doubt – its beautiful people. • Switzerland is a … [Read more...]
The 12 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites & Cultural Activities In Slovenia
Slovenia, known for its rich natural beauty and outdoor recreation, also has a lot of cultural sites. In fact, here are 12 places and traditions on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The country also participates in several other UNESCO programs. The list here includes sites and cultural treasures. 1. Škocjan Caves and the … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For August
Yes, it's endless summer in San Diego. But when it's the summer months, things are even hotter from a fun standpoint. Here's a rundown of nightlife news, activities and specials at bar and restaurants and top events in the city for August. San Diego's Top August Events The world's largest Polynesian festival, Tiki Oasis, returns to San Diego, Aug, 6-10. The multi-day … [Read more...]
La Mesa Oktoberfest Returns To San Diego This October; 2025 Dates & Information
Big beers, oompha (and other) bands and the chicken dance returns to San Diego this October for the 2025 La Mesa Oktoberfest celebration. Here are the dates, details and informaton on the 2025 event. The dates are Oct. 3-5. The hours are 4-10 on Friday the 3rd; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., on Saturday the 4th and Noon-8 p.m., on Sunday the 5th. The event is free, tho entrance into … [Read more...]
Craft Beer Con San Diego 2025 Dates, Location, Speakers & Fulll Details
San Diego hosts Comic-Con and it's only natural that the city also known for its beer would hold a Craft Beer Con. Here are the full details of the 2025 San Diego Craft Beer Con, which is an annual half-day conference for the San Diego craft beer industry. It is also open to the public and is hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild. It will be held Tuesday, August 5 at Mira … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis San Diego Celebrates 25th Anniversary This August
What began as a simple fundraiser to save a hotel has turned into the largest event of its kind in the world. Tiki Oasis is a multi-day Polynesian festival taking place in August of each year in San Diego, CA. The 2025 dates are Aug. 7-10 at the retro Town & Country Hotel in centrally-located Mission Valley. It is everything tiki you can imagine – an incredible Tiki … [Read more...]
How To Take Part In Comic-Con San Diego When You Don’t Have A Badge
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Comic-Con in San Diego attracts more than 150,00 Trekkies, Star War characters, Sci-Fi and comic book heroes a year and the convention sells out several months in advance. But it's such a big deal it's a desirable event to attend. Here's tips on how to enjoy Comi-Con in San Diego – annually the third weekend of July – if … [Read more...]
Hemingway Days Key West Dates, Details & Events
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Papa is back in the Conch Republic. In fact, there will be a lot of "Papas" in Key West this summer as Hemingway Days returns for 2021. Here are the dates and details. The 2025 dates are July 23-27. The look-alike contest, held at Sloppy Joe's, is a key eveng, as is the"Running of the Bulls" down Duval Street. Those … [Read more...]
Comic-Con San Diego Themed Cocktails, Restaurants, Bars & PubCrawl
Part of the personality of certain cities are its events and in San Diego, that event is Comic-Con. The annual convention of comic book and sci-fi characters takes over downtown for several days the end July each year and it's such as huge deal that themed pop-ups appear in small spaces on the street, bars and restaurants create special cocktails for it, the staff dresses up in … [Read more...]
Mooning Of The Amtrak Date, Details History & Mug’s Away Saloon Party
The Annual Party Continues At Mug's Away Saloon By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Events Blogger Beers and rears returned to the Mug's Away Saloon in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, July 14, 2025 as the Mooning of the Amtrak – Southern California's unique bar-inspired event – waves to train passengers with a different kind of greeting. People line up against the fence next … [Read more...]
Successful BeachLife Festival Is Back In Redondo Beach In 2026 On These Dates
The highly successful BeachLife Festival – which PubClub.com has dubbed "the Coachella of the South Bay" – is back on these dates in 2026. BeachLife 2026 will take place May 1-3, again in Seaside Lagoon in the Los Angeles South Bay beach city of Redondo Beach. Early bird tickets are already on sale at www.beachlifefestival.com with a limited number available across General … [Read more...]
It’s Whale Watching Season In Hervey Bay, Australia
Whale Watching Season in Hervey Bay, Australia, is underway. Running from July 1 to late October it has "guaranteed sightings" starting July 15. Featuring small-group, three‑hour “Ultimate Whale Watch” eco‑tours, this season invites visitors to discover why Hervey Bay is globally celebrated as the “Whale Watching Capital of the World” and the planet’s very first Whale … [Read more...]
The Mob Museum In Las Vegas Seeks Public’s Help In Obtaining Artifacts From The City’s Past
While the mob did not create Las Vegas, it had a huge influence on it so much so that there is a place, the Mob Museum, which showcases the history of the mob in Sin City. Apparently, tho, there's more than what meets the eye there because the Mob Museum is seeking the public's help to obtain distinctive, one-of-a-kind artifacts with compelling backstories, objects that … [Read more...]
Fourth Of July In San Diego Fireworks, Events, Bars & More
The Fourth of July in San Diego is not one big bang but several of them. Along with the all the activities that happen at the beaches, as well as the bars and beyond. Several cities offer as much variety as does San Diego for the 4th of July. And this year the 4th is on a Friday, making for a long weekend. Here is a rundown of the events, happenings and bar specials in San … [Read more...]
Fourth Of July Hermosa Beach South Bay Locals Party Guide
Singles Scene Rocks The Beach Cities on The 4th Of July Anyone looking for a party atmosphere need search no farther than Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. For it is at these side-by-side beaches just south of LAX where the red glare is caused not by rockets, but bloodshot eyes from all the partying. There's beach bums and beer, bikinis and martinis. Just about every … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Belmont Park Turns 100 – And It’s Not Just For Kids
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Since 1925, San Diego has had an amusment park at the beach, a kind of Coney Island of the West Coast if you will (tho with California style; there's no messy Nathan's hot dog eating contest here) and it has been a part of the city's landscape and lifestyle for an entire century. Belmont Park is as iconic to San Diego as the … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Strip Map Of Casinos, Hotels & Attractions
Locations Of Sin City's Bars, Restaurants & Activities This is a map of the casino, hotels and attractions of Sin City, laid out for you in this easy-to-see, one-page layout, from Circus Circus to the Four Seasons. This is where it’s all happening folks, everything up and down the Las Vegas Strip. From world-famous casinos to luxury resorts, the hoteles en Las Vegas … [Read more...]
Hollywood Chamber Releases Statement On LA Immigration Raids
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has isssued a statement on the Donald Trump-led ICE and US Customs and Border Protection immigration raids taking place across Los Angeles. It is from CEO Steve Nissan and was sent to members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. It reads as follows: Recent immigration enforcement actions have had a detrimental effect on the business and … [Read more...]
Omni Hotels Summertime Tiki Social Pool Bar Is A Tropical Paradise Experience: A Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger I am thrilled to announce that San Diego has a new tiki bar, and it is not a speakeasy. It is one where you don't need an advance reservation, you can stay as long as you like and it even has a pool. It is the Tiki Social experience at the Omni's Tortuga Pool Bar and Terrace at the downtown hotel by Petco Park. Lasting … [Read more...]
Zurich Street Parade World’s Largest Techno Party – A Complete Guide
In New Orleans, there's Mardi Gras. In San Francisco, there's Bay to Breakers. In Berlin, there's the Love Parade. And in Zurich, one of Europe's most dynamic cities, there's the Street Parade. The 2025 Zurich Street Parade is Aug. 9. It starts at 1 p.m., and goes until 10 at night. Beer and food vendors line the event for all 10 hours. In fact, it's the world's largest … [Read more...]
San Diego Gondola Rides The Gondola Company Now Offering Picnic Baskets On Rides
The Gondola Company, which offers gondola rides in San Diego, has partnered with Pure Bliss Picnics for curated onboard picnics. Here's a look at the menus. · The Mediterranean Picnic – A spread of hummus, pita, Persian cucumbers, carrots, olives, and fresh seasonal fruit · The Elegant Charcuterie Board – A gourmet assortment of fine cheeses, cured meats, … [Read more...]
Atomic Groove Turns Up The Fun Energy At The Belly Up Friday Happy Hour: A Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger My friend Connie is fun. As in F.U.N. So when she said that I should check out the band Atomic Groove at the Belly Up Tavern during one of its Friday Happy Hours, I followed her advice and went there with her. And whoa, she was right. What a night! Now, I’m not saying it’s the most fun you can have in San … [Read more...]
Solento Tequila Providing Free Samples At The Pocket Pool Party In Encinitas
It's pool season in San Diego and in Encinits, Solento Tequila is providing fress samples poolside at Alila Marea Beach Resort. Every Saturday in July (7/5, 7/12, 7/19, and 7/26) Solento will host a pop-up tequila bar next to Alila Marea’s oceanfront pool, called The Pocket, offering complimentary tastings of its award-winning organic tequila. This takes place from 11 a.m-3 … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For June
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger There's always something fun happening when it comes to San Diego nightlife. Here's the latest news from bars, restaurants and craft breweries all over the city. Bars Bring New Entertainment To Gaslamp, Pacific Beach • Fat Tuesday Slushy Bar Comes The Gaslamp Quarter A taste of New Orleans – not in food but … [Read more...]
The Original 40 Brewing Company Has A New Beer, A Bavarian-style Pilsner
San Diego's Original 40 Brewing Company continues to develop new beers, and it has now created a one with a nod to Europe. It's People’s Crown, a Bavarian-style pilsner and it's available at its North Park brewpub. People’s Crown is 5.1 percent alcohol-by-volume (ABV) with delicate herbal and floral notes on the finish. It’s a crisp, light pilsner-style lager with medium … [Read more...]
Helsinki’s Dining Scene Gets Boost From Casual Restaurants, Terrace Pop-ups & Festivals
A vibrant wave of casual restaurants, led by chefs with fine dining pedigrees, is reshaping the culinary identity in Helsinki, Finland. This evolution isn’t entirely new, but Finnish chefs are embracing it while at the same time seasonal pop-ups on summer terraces and festivals are elevating food culture and attracting new audiences. Restaurants, among them Aoi, Maukku, … [Read more...]
Discover San Diego’s East Village With These Events, Deals & Drinks
There's kind of an odd thing with San Diego locals. They go out in the Gaslamp Quarter but often hesitate when going past a certain street – Eighth or Ninth Ave., seems to be the norm – into what is called the East Village part of downtown. What they probably don't realize it that they are likely already in the East Village, for the Gaslamp Quarter only goes from Third to … [Read more...]
Free Summer Concert In San Diego At The Summer Arts Fest At Liberty Station
Bring your lawn chair or blanket, cooler and picnic basket – even your dog or pet – and enjoy free concerts this summer at San Diego's Liberty Station. For three Saturdays in July, August and September, the Arts District Liberty Station presents Summer Arts Fest, Taking place from 4-7 p.m., on the second Saturdays on the North Promenade, the event features bands and … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo Nightclub NYX Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
Monte Carlo nightclub NYX, a sophisticated subterranean private member's club, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Inspired by Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night, it elegance plays on the contrasts of Gaia, crafting a dark, alluring, and hidden atmosphere. It plays house, deep house and afro music. NYX invites its guests past, present, and future to a night of … [Read more...]
Iowa Launches AI Travel Tool On Website To Help Visitors Get To Know The Hawkeye State
Iowa, fairly or unfairly not exactly known as an innovative and cutting-edge state, has launched what it calls a "AI travel genius" on its website. Called Goldie, a nod to the American Goldfinch, the state bird of Iowa, it provides instant answers to any travel or tourism questions about the Hawkeye State. It is a pop-up box, similar to chat boxes on other sites but with AI … [Read more...]
Sally’s Waterfront Resturant In San Diego Launches New Weekend Brunch Menu
On the waterfront with views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge, Sally’s at Manchester Grand Hyatt has launched a new menu for its scenic weekend bruch. The new menu, available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., is designed to spotlight local ingredients and regional inspirations. The menu items are: • Lobster Roll with Meyer lemon aioli on garlic … [Read more...]
A New Orleans Frozen Drink Bar Is Replacing Henry’s Pub In San Diego’s Gaslamp
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger San Diego's nightlife-heavy Gaslamp Quarter used to have a Fat Tuesday parade that went down Fifth Ave. For many, it brought a true feeling of New Orleans right to their doorstep. Now, another kind of Fat Tuesday is coming to the Gaslamp. A bar chain that started in New Orleans, Fat Tuesday, is going into the … [Read more...]
Where The LA Immigration Protests Are In Relation To The Top Tourist Sites
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher For those watching the immigration protests in Los Angeles and are wondering where they are taking place and if the tourist areas are affected, here is your answer. I lived in Los Angeles for 20 years and know it the way some of you know your own self. I've been to nearly every single spot the city and can tell you … [Read more...]
An Update On The Famous Key West Landmark The Southernmost Point Marker
The most famous landmark in all the Florida Keys, and a major social media and selfie spot for tourists, it's there anymore. But hey, wait a minute! It will be back in place late this summer. The Southernmost Point Buoy, which marks the southernmost point of the continental United States (for trivia folks, the the southernmost point in all of the USA is Ka Lae on the … [Read more...]
California Wine Festival Returns to Carlsbad; Here Are The Dates, Tickets & Info
The two-day California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad this June. Here are all the details, including the events, wineries, food entertainment and ticket prices. Event Dates: June 20 & 21 Location: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa, 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA • Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting – Friday, June 20, 2025 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. This is … [Read more...]
Louisiana Purchase Co-Hosting North Park’s Inaugural Juneteenth Block Party
San Diego's North Park neighborhood will be holding a Juneteenth Block Party on Thursday, June 19, from Noon-6 p.m. This free event will be at the corner of Louisiana Street and Wightman Street. Co-hostered by Louisiana Purchase restaurant, High Definition Entertainment, Black San Diego and Harvey Family Foundation, it promotes a day of unity and celebration in honor of … [Read more...]
Experience Culinary Excellence: Why You Should Hire a Private Chef in Rome
They say when you are in Rome, do what Romans do. How about we make it a little special for you? When in Rome, you deserve to eat like the people of Rome—authentic Romanian food made just for you by an expert chef. After all, food is an important part of Roman culture, and there’s no better way to immerse yourself in it than through a personalized culinary experience. To … [Read more...]
Las Vegas’ Atomic Museum Adds Miss Atomic Bomb Exhibit
Miss Atomic Bomb, a mysterious woman who personified the age of nuclear testing in the Nevada desert near Las Vegas, is being featured in the Atomic Museum. She – a Las Vegas showgirl who was dressed up in a mushroom cloud swimsuit for a promotional photograph in 1957 – is the centerpiecde of “Miss Atomic Bomb: Icon of the Atomic Age” in the museum’s Atomic Lounge & … [Read more...]
A Guide To Tokyo’s Beer Gardens & Bars, Including Department Store Rooftops
The City's Nightlife Starts With These Hotspots For Beer (And Champagne) Lovers The Tokyo Sumer Olympics are over but you can still create some Gold Medal moments of your own when PubClubbbing in this lively city. A big part of the Tokyo nightlife are the beer gardens. And these are not beer gardens like you find in Germany in that they are all in parks. In Tokyo, … [Read more...]
Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park Accommodations At Smith Creek Village
The “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system has new accommodations with the opening of Smith Creek Village inside Silver Falls State Park. Smith Creek Village, operated by Guest Services, Inc., is a full-service lodging facility with dining, retail, event spaces and, coming in the near future, mountain bike rentals. It features 19 lodging units designed to suit a … [Read more...]
Fiesta Del Sol In Solana Beach Shows The Fun Of Living In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger The last Saturday of May was overcast, not exactly the type of day that makes you jump out of bed and say, "hey, I've got to get out in this beautiful weather!" Still, looking for something to do, I headed to San Diego's North County to check out Fiesta del Sol, a free art and music festival in Solana Beach. I figured if … [Read more...]
Hasta Manana Cantina Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary With All-Night Happy Hour
Hasta Manana Cantina, an excellent Mexican restaurant and bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, is having a party and you're invited. It is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Wednesday, June 18, highlighted by an all-night Happy Hour. But that's not all. There will also be tray-passed snacks. raffles and giveaways, including a chance to win $25 and $100 comp cards. There … [Read more...]
As Las Vegas Visitors Decline, Hotel Rates Rise
There's one way to make up for lost tourism dollars with questions about the economy, the anti-USA sentiment sweeping across the world due to Donald Trump's policies and tariffs, and Las Vegas is doing it. That is to simply raise room rates for hotels. According to a monthly report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority released the end of May, tourism … [Read more...]
What I Learned On My Day Trip To Tijuana, Mexico
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you live in San Diego, Tijuna sits there like a pretty girl at the end of a bar. On the one hand, you want to approach and get to know her. But on the other hand you hesitate because you don't know if she has a big boyfriend around the corner who will come up and want to kick your ass. So you don't do anything and … [Read more...]
Lakehouse Resort’s ‘Live at the Lake’ San Marcos Dates, Bands & Ticket Prices
Summer concerts are a big part of the endless summer lifestyle in Southern California, and in the San Diego community of San Marcos, that's Lakehouse Resort’s Live at the Lake. People lounge on the Lakeside Lawn with a blanket orin low-back chair for the tribute band concerts by the water. It starts with local band at 4:30 p.m., wiht the headliner at 5:15. Gates open at 4 … [Read more...]
How To Get Free Tickets To The Big Bear Lake Maifest On Memorial Day Weekend
There's a lot to do in Southern California for Memorial Day Weekend and Big Bear Lake is providing an incentive go to the mountains for it. Visit Big Bear is giving its lodging guests free tickets to the 8th Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest (pronounced My Fest). Big Bear Lake Maifest is a springtime version of Oktoberfest, which provides the same ambiance of cheerful … [Read more...]
Mavericks Beach Club In Pacific Beach Launches Bingo Nights
Bingo, once an activity once favored primarily by seniors in seniors homes (or in Vegas at a restaurant table while you're waiting for that hangover-helper breakfast to arrive) has made its way to a much younger generation. And it's a party. In fact, at Mavericks Beach Club in San Diego's Pacific Beach, it's a bi-weekly event called Bingo Remixed SD. It happens every … [Read more...]
Lake Travis In Austin, Texas Is A Top Memorial Day Party Destination
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Looking for a place to party for Memorial Day? Or Labor Day? Want to find a place that's a wild three-day weekend that's somewhat off the beaten tourist path, where hot locals know to go to party? Then look no further than Lake Travis. Yes, lakes are awesome spots to be for holiday weekends. Boats, brews, hot babes … [Read more...]
Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone A Big Test For Other California Cities
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There was a time when Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica was one of LA's most hip and and happening places to hang out in La La Land. There were people walking around, going in and out of shops, having food and drinks at the restaurants and bars and seeing while being seen. It was a totally LA thing. But times … [Read more...]
Old Tony’s Redondo Beach Addresses Closing Rumors After 75 Years
Old Tony's, as much of a landmark in Redondo Beach as the beach itself, has addressed rumors that it is closing this summer after 75 years of business. The restaurant and bar, which sits literally on top of breaking waves of the Pacific Ocean and once employed the Beach Boys as busboys, did this with one word, repeated time and time again in a YouTube video: no! In a … [Read more...]
Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands Preparing For Summer Surge Of American Travelers
Americans are traveling this summer and one of their destinations is Croatia. According to the Croatian National Tourist Board, U.S. overnight stays in April 2025 rose 20% compared to the same month last year, while total overnight stays from January 1 through April 30 are up 14%, reaching 187,000. A top Croatia destination are Dalmatian islands, which is comprised of Hvar, … [Read more...]
Del Mar Horse Race Track Full List Of 2025 Events & Dates
Del Mar's horse racing track – where the turf meets the surf – has may activities beyond just what happens on the dirt and grass. This year, the facility has a wine festival, a food festival and its traditional Friday Happy Hour. The season starts on July 19 and runs thru Sept. 7. Here's a full list of the 2025 events and dates at Del Mar. • Opening Day, July 18 Del … [Read more...]
Del Mar Opening Day 2025 Complete Guide Everything You Need To Know
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This is your complete guide with everything you need to know to attend this annual event from the hats to cocktails to the social scene. Date: Friday, July 18. Gates open at 11:30; racing is from 2-5 p.m. Tickets: $73, $98 Clubhouse (reserved seating), $93 Stretch Run, You may contact the ticket office at (858) … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips For Attending Del Mar Opening Day
The Bars, Social Scene, Tickets & All You Need To Know Spending a day at Del Mar, the famous Southern California horse racing track "where the turf meets the surf" is a laid-back, relaxing and also exhilarating experience. If done properly.it's an enjoyable time by the beach, combining a sporting event with the makeup of a social mixer and outdoor party. PubClub.com … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Horton Plaza Is A Boulevard of Broken Dreams
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego-based blogger When I first started to come to San Diego – for work and for pleasure – in the 1990s, Horton Plaza was a cool gathering spot for press events, media lunches and just for hanging out in general. It was a multi-level, hip outdoor mall with shops big and small, restaurants and a happening vibe that put me in a "San Diego is cool" … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Maifest Winners To Advance To United States Beer Stein-holding Championships
On Oktoberfest-type of celebration is taking place in Big Bear Lake, CA, not in October but in May. It's Big Bear Lake Maifest. One f its activities includes a beer stein-holding contest, the winner of which advances to the United States Stein-holding Championships happening in New York City later this fall. Yes there is such a thing and the wiunner of that event moves on to … [Read more...]
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Photo Locations In Switzerland Revealed
Ever wonder the exotic photo locations of the models in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Well this year, two locations in Switzerland were used and here they are revealed. They are in the Swiss Alps village of Saas-Fee in the Valais Matterhorn region and the city streets of Zurich. PubClub.com has been ot both places. Saas-Fee has a very livey ski apres and nightlife … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar News: Cloak & Petal In Little Italy Expands Cocktail Menu
Cloak & Petal, a Japanese-inspired lounge and restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy, has expanced it cocktail menu by adding several creative drinks. They are: • A5 Royale Reserve: a5 fat-washed Suntory ao Japanese whiskey, sanonto sugar, bitters, smoked • Aqua Ryu: real de valle tequila, passion fruit, aperol, lime, togorashi, honey • Lychee Sakura: haku vodka, … [Read more...]
Experience The Booze Cruise Cocktail Experience At DREAMBOX360º Las Vegas Bar
Set sail for, er, Las Vegas? Yes, this desert city some 300 miles from the Pacific Ocean has a boat party. It's called “The Booze Cruise,” and it's a tropical-themed cocktail tasting adventure set against a backdrop of 360-degree projection of islands and ocean views with classic yacht rock and party hits providing the soundtrack. A bikini-clad girl is the "cruise … [Read more...]
Smackfest 2025 Date Marks 30th Anniversary Of Unique Hermosa Beach Volleyball Event
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 events, the Smackfest beach volleyball tournament. This isn't the Olympics, but rather a recreational activity involving 1,000-plus locals and visitors who put on … [Read more...]
Bay To Breakers San Francisco’s Biggest Party: The Ultimate Review
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 18 in 2025) it's a rolling block party, San … [Read more...]
San Diego Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars In The Gaslamp And East Village
A lot of people in San Diego have dogs, and there's a quite a few dog-friendy bars and restaruants in the city. Mainly, they are in the beaches, but there are also a few in the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village. Here are a few of them. PubClub.com will be adding more places as we discover them. • Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails On the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Braces For Perhaps Its Biggest Wedding Day Ever: 5/25/25
Las Vegas has seen some busy wedding days in the past, but it is now preparing for perhaps it's biggest wedding day ever: May 25. The date is 5/25/25,or 5-2-5-2-5, which reads the same forward and backward. "Conducting more destination weddings than any other place on the planet, we’ve spent decades tracking trends and anticipating demand," said Clark County Clerk Lynn … [Read more...]
San Diego Breweries Win More Awards, This Time At The Olympics of Beer Competition
San Diego craft breweries are on a roll when it comes to getting recognized for excellence. Soon afer taking home seven gold medals at the Brewers Cup Of California. five earned silver and bronze at the 2025 World Beer Cup, the largest international beer competition that often referred to as The Olympics of Beer Competitions. Eight medals overall were awarded to breweries in … [Read more...]
San Diego Breweries Win Big At Brewers Cup Of California
San Diego County Breweries won big at the 2025 Brewers Cup Of California. Seven won Gold Medals at the fifth annual statewide brewing competition put on by The Sacramento Area Brewers Guild in partnership with San Diego Brewers Guild and other brewers guilds. The competition was held the last weekend in April. “From Carlsbad to El Cajon, craft breweries across San Diego … [Read more...]
Where To Party In San Diego For Cinco de Mayo: These Bars Offering Specials
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 and being less than 20 miles fromTijuana, San Diego is a natural place for gringos and others to party on that festive day. It's a time of music, margaritas (and other tequila libations along with cervezas), big sombreros and happy smiles everywhere. That's what happens when you drink tequila. With that in mind, here's a rundown of bars and restaurants … [Read more...]
Elton John San Diego Concert ‘Tiny Dancer’ Cocktail At Borrego Rooftop Kitchen
Petco Park is hosting a very special event, an Elton John San Diego concert. It takes place on Friday, May 9. The concert goes from 8-10 p.m. It's special because the Rocket Man officially retired from touring in 2023 but still plays one-off sets from time to time. His San Diego show is called Concert for Cures, a benefit concert raising awareness and funds for innovative … [Read more...]
The 6th and G Breakfast Co., Brings Hangover-Helping Food To San Diego’s Gaslamp
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger There's a new player – new meaning it opened in late 2025 and by now in 2026 is firmly established – in the crowded breakfast community in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. It is 6th and G Breakfast Co. Okay, if you want to nitpick it's technically in East Village, but the location is 6th Ave., & G Street. PubClub.com has … [Read more...]
World’s Top Teams In Long Beach For 60th Congressional Cup Sailing Regatta
The 60th sailing of one of the world’s top international sailboat races is taking place April 30-May 4 in Long Beach, CA. The Congressional Cup – a bold idea when it was created in 1965 with the goal of creating the best sailing match race in the world – is celebrating its Diamond anniversary in 2025. Hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club, it takes place off the Belmont Pier … [Read more...]
Entertainment Serves As The Perfect 19th Hole For Golfing In Puerto Rico
Every golfing destination has its desirable attactions – the beauty of courses in Hawaii, the history of golf in Scotland followed sips of Scoth whiskey by in a pub, for instance – but there is a place in the Caribbean where you can experience the beat of the tropics after a round. That destination is Puerto Rico, and golfing in Puerto Rico blends that activity with … [Read more...]
Snoop Dogg To Perform At San Diego’s Oxford Social Club Memorial Day Weekend As DJ Snoopadelic
Celebrated rap star, commercial pitchman and even man-about-the-Summer Olympics Snoop Dogg is coming to San Diego. He will be doing a one-night-only perforance at Oxford Social Club on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend . He will be performing as DJ Snoopadelic at the Gaslamp Quarter nighclub in the Pendry hotel. Tickets are on sale now here. Early bird general admission … [Read more...]
New Orleans JazzFest The Essential Survival Guide & Tips 2025
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 2025 dates are April 24-27 and May 104 • Get a room well in advance of Jazz Fest. • Rooms become available off and on as reservations are … [Read more...]
San Diego’s The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill’s Grand Opening Party Date & Details
The Lobby Tiki Bar & Grill, San Diego's new Polynesian paradise, is having its official "aloha" moment for customers with a grand opening party. It takes place Saturday, April 19, fron 2-6 p.m. The event features drinks, rum tastings, a traditional Hawaiian plate luinch plus tiki-style entertaiment. As the bar is small, iis highly recommended to get advance … [Read more...]
San Francisco Opens The Museum Of Failure, A Teasure Trove Of Fascinating Failures
We have all seen and experienced failures in life – the Yugo comes immediately to PubClub.com's mind – and now there is a museum in San Francisco devoted to what it describes as "a treasure trove of fascinating failures." It is the internationally renowned Museum of Failure is making its highly anticipated San Francisco debut celebrating high hilarity “oops” moments in … [Read more...]
With Santa Monica Out, LA28 Olympics Beach Volleyball Should Be In Manhattan Beach
Update: LA28 has moved the beach volleyball events to Long Beach's Alamatos Beach, which is its downtown beach. This site has previously hosted the FIBV beach volleyball events. The sand there is thinner more "dusty" than the deep sand of Manhattan Beach. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sports Editor Santa Monica's loss could – and should – be Manhattan Beach's … [Read more...]
Experince The Taste Of East Village, A Two-Day Culinary Tour Of San Diego Restaurants
There won't be any May Grey in San Diego's East Village on the 21st and 22, for those are the 2025 dates for the third annual Taste of East Village. Going from 4-8 p.m., this is a two-day culinary tour of 30 of the downtown neighborhood's most popular restaurants. At check-in, ticketholders will be given a Taste Passport which will serve as a guide to the participating … [Read more...]
Solo at the Pub? Here’s How to Make the Most of It
Fancy a trip to the pub? No friends available to help you pass the time over a pint or two? No problem! These days, going to the pub alone doesn’t mean you’re a hopeless bar fly, and you don’t have to give it a miss completely. You can have a great time and make the most of your solo pub trip, so that it is not a sad way to spend an evening but one of the best… Own the … [Read more...]
Check Out The Tiki Oasis San Diego 2025 Dates, Tickets & Entertainment
Get your tiki on at Tiki Oasis in San Diego. The multi-day festival is back and the 2025 dates are Aug. 6-10. The location is the traditional Town & Country Inn in Mission Valley (ideally suited in the center of town and right off a Green Line trolley stop) and in fact the entire property is turned into a tik oasis for five days. There are pool parties with a band and … [Read more...]
Big Bear Eagle Chicks Now Have Names: Sunny And Gizmo
Sunny And Gizmo are the names given to the Big Bear Bald Eagle chicks born to "celebrity" parents Jackie and Shadow. For months, people have been captivated watching the webcam of the parents caring for their baby eagles, feeding them and keeping them warm on cold snow-filled days and nights. And now, like their parents, the baby birds have names. Friends of Big Bear … [Read more...]
Hvar Croatia Party Crackdown: What You Need to Know From A Local Official
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There's been some media coverage about Hvar, Croatia, taking steps to crack down on its party scene this summer. The reports have been about reducing the noise level from the bars and clubs as well as issuing fines to people for things such as drinking a beer or any alcohol while walking around the quaint town and even … [Read more...]
Get A Taste Of Cuba At San Diego’s Havana 1920’s Havana Nights
The sites, sounds and flavors of Cuba can be experienced during a really cool event at San Diego's Havana 1920 in the Gaslamp Quarter. It's called Havana Nights and it happens a few times a year. The next one is Thursday, April 3. What is Havana Nights, you ask? It's a spicy event with free – yes, free – food, drink samples and a Latin beat to make it all complete. Guests … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar Quartyard Celebrating 10th Anniversary With This Big Party
San Diego Bar Quartyard is courting its patrons by holding a big bash to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Scheduled for Saturday, April 5, it feature dynamic live music in a ticketed event. Going from 5:30-9 p.m., the stage in the open-air venue (don't worry, the weather will be sunny reach into the 70s that day) will have a renowned performer and DJs. Tickets are $30.90 … [Read more...]
San Diego To Ensenada Ferry To Begin Service According To Azteca Ferries UPDATED 2026
This story has been updated in January of 2026 By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Ferry service between San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico, is apparently moving forward and is ready to begin service in April. Not. Back in 2025, Azteca Ferries posted on its website, Aztecaferries, that " ferry between Ensenada and San Diego is preparing to set sail." Yet when I checked … [Read more...]
Padres Opening Day At Margaritaville Features The Margaritaville Podcast
For those who either want a license to chill or want to waste away again, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is having a party for Padres Opening Day. On Thursday, March 28, before the Padres take the field, the party will have started at Margaritaville. It begins at 11 a.m., with a live recording of The Margaritaville Podcast, License to Chill, at LandShark Bar & Grill, … [Read more...]