San Diego Nightlife: 7 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in San Diego

The Rabbit Hole

By Brad

Great meeting place on Adams Avenue

The Rabbit Hole

Located in the heart of the very cool Normal Heights area The Rabbit Hole features a comfort food menu with burgers and fries, mac and cheese, sloppy Joe's and duck wings to pair with over 20 taps of beer and cocktails – and rabbit! You can also sit in open air to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather.

by Brad

The Waterfront Bar & Grill

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By Jen

San Diego's Oldest Tavern

The Waterfront Bar & Grill

So many things to love about this place - it's a great place to start or end a night out, or just go for a quick bite to eat, any time of day. Opens daily at 6, breakfast & bloody mary's are great! Try the Santa Maria, you won't regret it! Or stick around for last call & fresh baked cookies delivered by Cookie Monster himself!

by Jen

Local Experience

Full-Day Tijuana Craft Beer Tour from San Diego

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San Diego is famous for its vibrant craft brewing scene, and its sister city of Tijuana has become a beer lover’s destination, too. Go on a sudsy adventure south of the border on this full-day, small-group trip.

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110 USD

Duration

6 h

Languages

English, Spanish

94th Aero Squadron

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By Eril

Business during the day, party at night

94th Aero Squadron

The buffet is great – good selection of food and good price. You can sit and watch the planes take off, even listen to the air traffic controller. At nights on Thursdays and Fridays, it is a party place, great music an drinks.

by Eril

OB Noodle House: Bar 1502

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By Jen

Delicious food and drinks by the beach

OB Noodle House: Bar 1502

OB Noodle house has two locations. Both are good, but I LOVE the newer one. The food is amazing, and the open air set up makes this a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat close to the beach. They have a great beer and whiskey selection, too, and a super friendly staff to help you make your selection!

by Jen

Kindred

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By Torie

Tiki Drinks and Vegan Food

Kindred

Kindred is unlike anywhere you've been before. Serving up a variety of handcrafted tropical drinks and local craft beers, alongside a contemporary vegan menu, Kindred is a truly one of a kind experience. Come for the drinks, stay for the decor...you won't regret it.

by Torie

Blind Lady Ale House

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By Susan

A Craft Beer Lover's Mecca

Blind Lady Ale House

Blind Lady Ale House (known as BLAH to locals) always has great local brews on tap, and often has special beer tastings and events. Their pizzas are creative and not your usual greasy pepperoni options. Get an egg, fresh local cheese, and locally sourced meats on your pizza.

by Susan

Local Experience

Full-Day Tijuana Craft Beer Tour from San Diego

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Prices from

110 USD

Duration

6 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Lestat's Coffee House

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By Torie

24/7, 365 Days a Year

Lestat's Coffee House

This San Diego staple offers coffee, local art, music and stand up comedy all day every day no matter if it's a holiday or a rainy day (not that we get many of those). Locals love it for the big comfy couches, staff who know your name and order by your second visit, eclectic art, and, of course, the free wifi.

by Torie