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...]
San Diego
My San Diego Life: Getting To Know The South Mission Beach Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Even though I live in the Gaslamp Quarter, I am a beach bum at heart. I spend a good amout of my San Diego time at the beach, mainly in Pacific Beach. For bars, I hop around to and from Hideaway, Lahaina Beach House, Open Bar, the Beverly and 710 Beach Club, with the occasional Duck Dive and Thrusters tossed in for good … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
How I Made A Mistake By Not Going Into This Pacific Beach Bar
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...]
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...]
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...]
A Simple Guide To The Best San Diego Bars & Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger With some 300 bars (a rough estimate, I admit) there are a lot of nightlife options in San Diego. Mostly, people stick to their neighborhoods but there are great bars all over the city. As a frequent barfly, I've made this list of the best of the best. Personally, I generally stick to the Gaslamp Quarter because it's lively on … [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 For November
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...]
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
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Music Blogger I am still somewhat in denial mode but eventually I will accept the fact that Jimmy Buffett is no longer with us. It's tough because even right now I am listening to him sing "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" on Radio Margaritaville. But, as the signature lyric in that song states, "if we couldn't laugh we would all … [Read more...]
Meet Cute Kate, San Diego’s Bartender Of The Month For September
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger She has a dimpled smile that can melt an ice bin and a look in her eyes that hints at a bit of a mischievous personality. Plus, she can make a heck of a cocktail. She is "Cute Kate" Sogge and she mixes drinks while mixing in lively conversations at Miss B's Coconut Club in Mission Bay and she is PubClub.com's San Diego … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
It’s Time To Get Rid Of Those Stinky Hot Dog Vendors In The Gaslamp Quarter
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger That smell filling up the Gaslamp Quarter on weekend nights comes not that of sweet perfume coming from beautiful girls or some type of pleasant aroma from the bars and nightclubs. It's more like a stench and it comes from the dozens of hot dog venders clogging up the sidewalks. On nearly every corner, they are … [Read more...]
This San Diego Bar Has Bottomless Beers On National Beer Day
What's better than a place offering bottomless beers on National Beer Day? Not much. And that is exactly what this spot in San Diego's North County is doing – it has bottomless draft beers for $25. It is Temaki Bar located on the happening stretch of Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas. And the beers aren't the cheap stuff; they are Harland Brewing Co.'s Japanese Lager … [Read more...]
Catch March Madness At These San Diego Bars
Let the madness begin. March roars in like a lion and roars out like one, too when it comes to college basketball. The 2025 Men's Basketball Tournament is one of the most exciting multi-day sports events in the world. In one weekend, for example, it goes from 64 teams to 16 and the often wild results and hard-to-fathom upsets make it maddening to millions who fill out … [Read more...]
Monthy Full Moon Bike Rides In San Diego At Luiseño Bike Park Full Details
Here's something different to do in San Diego: take a full moon bike ride on a mountain bike trail. It's Trailblazers After Hours, a monthly full moon nighttime riding event at Luiseño Bike Park at La Jolla Indian Adventure Park. You ride the park’s terrain under the glow of a full moon then gather around a bonfire to bond with your fellow riders. You can then camp overnight … [Read more...]
Carlsbad Flower Fields Are Now Open; See What’s New For 2025
One of the most colorful "things to do" in San Diego is to visit the vibrant Carlsbad Flower Fields. The 2025 season is in full bloom and runs for approximately six to eight weeks through Mother's Day. The Southern California attraction’s 2025 theme of “Where Color Takes Flight” is inspired by this year’s unique outdoor installation featuring over three dozen … [Read more...]