Nightlife in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA's best nightlife spots include Gaslamp Quarter (Free (walking)), Humphreys Concerts by the Bay ($40-150), Maritime Museum of San Diego ($28), Music Box SD ($15-50), and The Comedy Store - La Jolla ($20-50).

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Gaslamp Quarter

16 blocks of rooftop bars and speakeasies

Fifth Ave & Market St, San Diego, CA 92101 · Open 24/7; most venues 11am-2am

Free (walking)
The Comedy Store - La Jolla

Sunset Strip comedy in a La Jolla beach town

916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Show nights Wed-Sun, check schedule

$20-50
Music Box SD

Best sound system in San Diego

1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101 · Show nights, check schedule

$15-50
The Observatory North Park

Restored 1929 movie theater, 1,100 standing

2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 · Show nights, check schedule

$20-60
Maritime Museum of San Diego

World's oldest active sailing ship

1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 · Daily 10am-5pm, last entry 4pm

$28
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay

1,400 seats on the bay, no bad seats

2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 · Show nights, check schedule

$40-150