Simultaneously breezy and too cool, just like Tower 23, the beachfront hotel it's in, JRDN (pronounced "Jordan") is a more stylish beach bar than most. Drinks and cover charges are invitingly affordable, too. There's live music almost nightly, an enclosed smoking patio, strung lights, a cozy feel, and a game room stocked with pool tables, pinball machines, and classic video games. If you'd been here at the right time, you could have seen Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Ben Harper, Alanis Morissette, and Liz Phair perform. This much-loved indie-and-alternative-rock outlet tends to showcase musicians on the verge of hitting it big.
If you need fresh air, head up to Beach, the hotel's hip, new rooftop lounge it's complete with heated sand, cabanas, a fire pit, and surf-themed movies projected onto the wall. Live it up at the W San Diego's energetic bar, which features DJs, dancing, and some of the city's best people-watching, especially on the weekend. Your best chance for a great time is on a Sunday night. Drinks are overly expensive, but to get your money's worth, try the ginger mojito or the raspberry cheesecake martini. Formerly called Margarita Rocks, this Pacific Beach outlier (most PB bars are beachy and casual) was treated to a sophisticated makeover to become a happening dance spot with occasional big-name DJs, bottle service, VIP booths, and plasma TVs for those who don't want to miss the game. Take in the 180-degree view of downtown, Coronado, the bay, and the Padres' Petco Park, or just drink and lounge beside the lava-rock fire pit. This aptly named open-air rooftop bar atop the Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Hotel provides vertigo-inducing views from 22 floors up. Drinks are pricey but strong try the "One-Night Sting." ( 3. Upscale decor is emphasized on all three levels, what with floor-to-ceiling waterfalls and translucent staircases.
In a revamped warehouse in the Gaslamp Quarter, it attracts A-listers like Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, and Josh Duhamel - all of whom likely took advantage of the bottle service, private cabanas, and rooftop VIP area. Named for San Diego's red-light district that existed in the late 1800s, clubby Stingaree, with its eye-catching crowd, might also inspire sin. This multi-level venue likely does evoke jealousy for other nightclub operators with its special effects (partiers descend a spiral staircase through a wall of fog), dramatic flourishes (giant photos of fishnet-clad legs), big-name DJs, and sexy dancers. The Ivy Hotel has upped the standard for much in San Diego, and nightlife is no exception. Hit up any of the many rooftop bars, swank lounges, or electrifying dance floors - but if you only want to experience the city's hottest scenes, study our list below.ġ. Whether you're out to lock lips, savor sips, or move your hips, this is the place to do it. That bill would prevent people who have been convicted of abusive behaviour from buying or owning firearms.After the sun goes down, San Diego's titillating venues heat up. The places change and so do the numbers, but for those who want to kill a lot of people, guns are often the weapon of choice.Īfter the Las Vegas shooting in 2017, the worst in this country's history, there was bi-partisan support for background checks. She said her city was the 250th to experience a mass shooting this year. With the country still grieving, Dayton's mayor Nan Whaley made a point of noting that their's was just the latest. The shooting in El Paso is the second to take place in one of its shops in just a week. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, opened his flagship shop in Bentonville, Arkansas, specifically so he could be close to his in-laws' quail hunting ranch. The outlet is often referred to as the world's largest gun retailer. Walmart has its own curious part to play in this dark tale - one that illustrates just how mainstream and monetised America's gun culture is.