Fall Into The Party With A Jimmy Buffett Day, Concerts, Football Season And The Padres Home Games Schedule Summer may be almost over, but San Diego is still in full swing – especially with the Padres. Plus, it's the start of football season, concerts and fun events that keep San Diego buzzing in September. PubClub.com is updating this guide throughout the month with … [Read more...]
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Best San Diego College Football Game-Watching Bars For Alumni & Fans
Where College Football Alumni & Fans Watch Their Teams In San Diego Looking for your college football team's bar in San Diego? From Alabama and Michigan to Ohio State, Texas, USC and other schools, here's PubClub.com's guide to San Diego alumni bars and game-day watch parties, with firsthand observations on the food, crowds and atmosphere. This article was updated for … [Read more...]
San Diego Social App Walkabout Introduces Community Impact Awards
Winners To Be Honored At An Event This November As the San Diego neighborhood app Walkabout continues to grow and expand, it has created awards to recognize locals who are making an impact on the community. An event honoring winners will be held in the fall. Walkabout, a San Diego neighborhood social app that creates events and activities to connect people throughout … [Read more...]
PubClub Travel Adventures: From Alcatraz To Irish Coffee, Our Three Days In San Francisco
A Press Trip Turns Into Rooftop Wine, Cable Cars, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and Plenty of Unexpected Laughs San Francisco has iconic landmarks, legendary bars and neighborhoods unlike anywhere else in America. During three days in the City by the Bay, we packed in as much as possible—and somehow still found time for rooftop wine, Irish Coffee and a few memorable travel … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Top August Events, Bar & Restaurant News
Summer Keeps Rolling With Tiki Parties, Padres Baseball & Waterfront Festivals Comic-Con may be over, but summer is still in full swing. Tiki Oasis, Padres baseball, street pickleball, waterfront concerts and more keep San Diego buzzing throughout August. PubClub.com will update this guide throughout the month with additional events plus bar and restaurant … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Celebration Coming To San Diego Margaritaville Labor Day Weekend
Keeping The Party Going With Jimmy Buffett's Annual Day Of Service Jimmy Buffett fans have a chance to celebrate his music, spirit and legacy over Labor Day Weekend as San Diego Margaritaville hosts a free Day of Service event featuring live music from a tribute band, tropical cocktails and fundraising for local music programs. This article was updated on Aug. 27 to … [Read more...]
San Diego Comic-Con Bar & Restaurant Themes & Specials: Where To Eat, Drink & Party
Comic-Con isn't just about what's happening inside the convention center. It's one of San Diego's biggest weeks for bars, restaurants and nightlife. Here's where to find themed food and drink specials and Comic-Con themes at restaurants and bars. This article was updated on July 22 with the addition more Comic-Con- themed cocktails and an announcement extending its stay in … [Read more...]
This Week in Southern California: Mooning of the Amtrak, Over-The-Line & Beach Party Season
Looking for the best events happening in Southern California this week? From quirky traditions like the Mooning of the Amtrak to San Diego’s Over-The-Line tournament, plus beach bars, summer parties and local happenings, here’s PubClub’s guide to what’s worth doing right now. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Southern California Blogger There's saying that locals have about … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar & Restaurant News: July 2026 Specials & Local Events
This article was updated July 21 with information about a long-standing Gaslamp bar and restaurant being up for sale. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger The city with an endless summer actually has a real summer and that means there is so much to do that if you wind up not doing anything then its probably because you could not decide what to do in the first … [Read more...]
Does San Diego Need a Nightlife Mayor? Why the City’s Bar Scene Needs a Stronger Voice
A Potential Voice In City Hall For Bars & Nightclubs San Diego has one of the best bar and nightlife scenes in California, from the Gaslamp Quarter to Pacific Beach and North Park. But with changing crowds, bar closures and rising costs, who is protecting the city’s nightlife economy? Maybe it’s time for a nightlife mayor. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego … [Read more...]
PubClub Classics: South Bay’s Legendary 4th of July Party Scene
Red, White & Blue Bikinis, Board Shorts, Bikes & House Parties PubClub Classics revisits memorable destinations and events through firsthand experiences and original photography. This look back at the legendary 4th of July party scene in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach combines vintage photos with today's reality, showing what has changed—and what still makes … [Read more...]
San Diego 4th of July Guide: Fireworks, Big Bay Boom, Restaurants & Parties
Check back often—we're updating this guide as new Fourth of July events and specials are announced. Last updated on June 30 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 … [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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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. Last updated after the first knockout stage 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 … [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...]
US Police and Fire Championships Unites San Diego First Responders: 2026 Results
Updated July 12 after the event with results as follows: San Diego County agencies were strongly represented, with 268 athletes competing among the 3,000 participants nationwide. Collectively, local law enforcement and fire agencies earned 31 gold, 13 silver and 10 bronze medals across endurance sports, cycling, swimming, shooting, racquet sports, strength events and team … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Manhattan Beach Adds MB Wave Rider Electric Shuttles For Local Transportation
Updated July 2026 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Where To Find $6 Martinis In San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Finding a $6 cocktial anywhere these days would seem to be a nearly impossible task, let alone a martini. Yet there is one in San Diego if you know where to go to get it. Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at the Pendry San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter has “Martini Tuesdays.” The new weekly event has $6 martinis with the purchase of an entrée every Tuesdsay from 5-9 p.m. There … [Read more...]
100 Things to Do In San Diego Before You Die: Book Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger & Resident Everyone who lives in San Diego should have copy of the book 100 Things to Do In San Diego Before You Die Third Edition by third generation San Diegan David Swanson. I state this for an obvious reason. It is that, if placed in a prominent position in your house or apartment, it will be an instant conversation starter … [Read more...]
Celebrate San Diego New Year’s Eve: A Complete Events List & Tickets
New Year's Eve in San Diego is a blast, but it's not a bang. The only fireworks are at Sea World but there's a lot going on throughout the city. One of the most happening places is the Gaslamp Quarter, which is pretty much like New Year's Eve every weekend anyway. On NYE it's even more intense and every bar and restaurant/bar has something going on for New Year's Eve, which … [Read more...]
December Nights In Balboa Park Is San Diego’s Best Must-Do Holiday Event
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Editor Some say it's hard to get in the holiday mood in San Diego. There's no falling snow making for a sparkling winter wonderland, no people bundled up with heavy coats and festive scarves while shopping, no neighborhoods with house after house presenting ight displays along the lines of the Griswolds in Christmas Vacation. How can … [Read more...]
Meet Scott Watkins Of Karl Strauss Brewing, San Diego’s Bar Manager Of The Month For December
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Editor Scott Watkins, the PubClub.com San Diego Bar Manager of the Month for December, used to go home smelling like beer. It's not because he was always heavily drinking the stuff, forcing him to make excuses to his wife. It was because he was learning how to make and appreciate beer at the then newly opened Ocean Beach Brewing … [Read more...]
San Diego Thanksgiving Things To Do, Events & Turkey Dinners At Restaurants & Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger It's time to gobble up all the fun our area provides this time of the year. To be sure you're in the know, here's what to know about every cool thing that's happening in San Diego for this Thanksgiving. San Diego Thanksgiving Events • Shipwreck Pirate Party. Quartyard in East Village is holding Shipwrecks Music Fest, a … [Read more...]
La Jolla Village Happy Hours: George’s At The Cove Extended During Terrace Renovations
While George's at the Cove in La Jolla Village undergoes a renovation of its terrace level, it is having a special Happy Hour menu with extended hours in the Level2 bar area. That open-air covered space has views overlooking La Jolla Cove like the terrace so you won't miss much visually during the remodel. Called the “Little Luxuries” menu, check out these Happy Hour … [Read more...]
Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach Top Holiday Events 2025 Dates, Information & Reviews
The holidays are sure happy in the Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities, especially for single people. There's a number of fun events from strolling through the shops of downtown Manhattan Beach searching for the ones serving adult beverages to a pub crawl of 12 bars in Hermosa Beach to the grand finale, the spectacular fireworks show over the Manhattan Beach Pier. Here are … [Read more...]
Karl Strauss Brewing’s Golden Stout Makes Limited Run Return To San Diego’s Craft Beer Scene
Blondes can be deceiving, even as beer. Karl Strauss Brewing Company's Golden Stout is a stout masquerading as a blonde. That is owed to the fact that it uses a specialty blend of Bird Rock Coffee, vanilla beans and Ghanaian cocoa nibs instead of the traditional roasted barley. And this limited edition beer is back available at Karl Strauss’ four San Diego brewpubs, as well … [Read more...]
San Diego Nightlife Gets A Boost The The Rustic Live Music Bar Opening On The Bay
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger In a positive development for San Diego pubclubbers, a live music venue is coming to the waterfront. The Rustic, a Texas-based bar and restaurant not to be confused with Rustic Root, is opening on San Diego Bay behind the Convention Center. It replaces Joe's Crab Shack adjacent to the Rady Shell. This provides a tremendous … [Read more...]
Local Nightlife Picks From A San Diego Bar Insider
Local San Diego nightlife picks from an experienced bar-hopper who actually knows the scene. Use this guide to plan your perfect San Diego nightlife adventure.Find the best San Diego bars by neighborhood, vibe and the social scene. See the bars locals actually do to daytime and nighttime. By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger, a local nightlife writer who actually barhops … [Read more...]
San Diego’s The Smoking Gun Providing Meals To Air Traffic Controllers During Government Shutdown
To lend a helping hand, The Smoking Gun restaurant and bar in the Gaslamp Quarter is providing free meals to San Diego air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. "SoCal TRACON is the busiest facility in the world,” said Smoking Gun Owner-Operator Randy Wagener, who was once an air traffic controller. “And it’s really unfortunate to see these hard working people … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For November
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Just because it's rolling into the holiday season doesn't mean it's time to roll up the fun. There's a lot of it to be had all around San Diego. There's all cool stuff happening around town and at our bars and restaurants. Here's a rundown of everything, including a special feature on where to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time by … [Read more...]
Meet Natalie Of 710 Beach Club The San Diego Bartender Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Bar Blogger When you walk into 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach, you had better be ready to be entertained. Because behind the bar on certain days and nights is the very lively Natalie, who is PubClub.com's San Diego Bartender of the Month for November! From the tiny town of Issaquah, Washington (the corporate home of Costco) … [Read more...]
Complete Rundown Of San Diego Halloween Events, Parties, Bars & Pub Crawls
Halloween is one of the top party times of the year when adults get to dress up in costumes as if they were kids again, only this time doing things like going bars, singles parties, events and pub crawls. Here is a rundown of the coolest ghoulish things happening in San Diego for Halloween this year. In addition to what is listed here, several bars throughout the city will … [Read more...]
Pacific Beach Bar Duck Dive Has A Carnival Atmosphere For Its Annual Carnival Party Event
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Don't stop the carnival! The name of that play by Herman Wouk kept coming to mind as I experienced the awesome authentic Carnival pop-up party at Pacific Beach's Duck Dive bar. This was its second-annual pop-up that turned the bar into a true carnival atmosphere. Held on a Tuesday night in October, it was over the top, … [Read more...]
Buccaneer Days Two Harbors Catalina Island Complete Party Guide & Photos
An Epic Party Of Pirates & Wenches In Southern California Yes I am a pirate, 200 years to late... Arrrrg! This chant echoes through the coves and over the hills of Catalina Island's Two Harbors the first of October each year like the sound of cannons thundering on the high seas back in the 1800s. Except that here there's nothing to plunder, aside from other party … [Read more...]
Meet Gary Hussey Of The Smoking Gun, San Diego’s Bar Manager Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When Gary Hussey walks around The Smoking Gun, a popular sports and hangout bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, he is greeted with smiles, hugs and conversations. To the uninitiated, it would be easy to mistake him for being a beloved customer. But Hussey is not a customer. He is the Assistant General Manager and he is … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For October
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger They might as well call it "Rocktober" for there's a lot of rocking going on in San Diego in October. From Oktoberfest events to music festivals and don't forget Halloween – how could you, right!? – it's a full and fun month. San Diego's Top Events For October • La Mesa Okoberfest, Oct. 3-5, Downtown La Mesa This is a … [Read more...]
From Design to Installation: How Professional Fence Companies Enhance Your Property Value
Fences are more than just a boundary for your property; they add character, style, and value to your home. The expertise of professional fence companies stretches from the classic picket fence to modern, custom-designed barriers that not only provide security but also complement the architectural aesthetics of your property. Aligning with the right professionals can … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Bands Keep The Party Going For Us Parrotheads
A Parrothead's Take On The Bands Keeping Jimmy Buffett's Music And Concert Spirit Alive Jimmy Buffett may be gone, but the music, concert atmosphere and Parrothead party spirit continue through the Coral Reefer Band and Buffett tribute bands around the country. After attending some 70 Buffett concerts, I've found these shows can bring back a surprising amount of what made … [Read more...]
San Diego Bartender of the Month: Kate Sogge of Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach
Behind every great San Diego beach day is a dedicated hospitality professional keeping the crowd moving. For September, PubClub.com is honoring Kate Sogge of Miss B’s Coconut Club as our San Diego Bartender of the Month. Known locally as "Cute Kate"—a nickname that literally originated on her bar paychecks—she has spent four years anchoring the lively bar scene in Mission … [Read more...]
5 Important Things To Know About The 2025 Adams Avenue Street Fair San Diego
By The Kevbeaux, San Diego Blogger San Diego has several street fairs and festivals with bands, food and beer. There are so many it's impossible to keep up with all of them. This is a review of the Adams Avenue Street Fair, which takes place in late September with five important things to know about it. 1.) About The Fair And When & Where This is a two-day … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For September
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...]
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...]
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...]
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’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 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...]
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...]