San Diego Nightlife

Downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy neighbourhood are at the epicentre of San Diego's nightlife scene. New clubs open with amazing frequency, while older standbys constantly refresh their vibe. Rooftop bars with day beds and firepits are all the rage in Downtown, as are small jazz clubs and exclusive lounges. The beach towns all have casual local hangouts, many with outdoor seating. La Jolla, approximately half an hour north of Downtown, is well known for its classy nightlife.

The minimum legal age for drinking in California is 21 years and photo ID should be carried. Alcohol licensing stops at 0200.

Listings and information for nightlife in the city are available online at entertainment.signonsandiego.com and www.gaslamp.org.

Tickets for cultural performance and events are available for purchase from Ticketmaster (tel: +1 619 298 1695; www.ticketmaster.com). Half-priced same-day tickets are available from Arts Tix (tel: +1 858 437 9850; www.sdartstix.com). Cultural listings are available online at San Diego's performance and events website (www.sandiegoartandsol.com).

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