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"NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCES  THAT WILL CAPTURE YOUR SENSES."

-Forbes Magazine Travel

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Few cities have ever felt the impact of the military as much as San Diego. From the seedy bars that once dominated the landscape, the city is now giving life to some of the nations best entertainment including its ground-breaking San Diego Pride, Parade & Music Festival, Hillcrest Mardi Gras and Labor Day's Matinee San Diego. It is also home to seven of the top 100 nightclubs in the nation, and over 150 breweries, crowning the city as the "Craft Beer Capitol Of The Nation."

Featured Nightlife

NAMED AMONG OUT MAGAZINE'S "WORLD'S BEST GAY NIGHTCLUBS"

Rich's San Diego

1051 University Ave. | 619-295-2195

Rich's is San Diego's largest and most popular gay dance club. We are open Wednesday-Sunday from 10pm-2am. We have 2 dance floors, a VIP area with 3 booths to reserve bottle service, upstairs VIP room for larger parties and an outside smoking patio. 

To receive our text for discounts on cover and other special offers text RICHS to 46786

We offer VIP bottle service on Wednesday, Friday & Saturdays. For questions or to book a table please call our VIP host Miranda at (619) 578-9349

For any general questions about the club or specific events you can text your questions to (619) 677-7134

Matinee San Diego 

From London, Ibiza, Madrid, New York, and Las Vegas comes Matinee. One of the most anticipated and fastest growing party series on the North American gay circuit scene, Matinee San Diego Festival returns Labor Day Weekend. Featuring over eight parties over three days, Matinee San Diego is becoming the ULTIMATE end of summer signature event of the world!

THE LEGEND RETURNS: LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2017
A Pioneer in Video Dance Bars Since 1983

Flicks San Diego

1071 University Ave. | 619-297-2056

Open since 1983, generations of LGBT San Diegans have enjoyed this spot along one of Hillcrest's most popular thoroughfares for drinks, entertainment, music videos, sports, games, fundraisers, and more. Flicks was a pioneer as one of the original video bars in the nation- founded during the beginnings of MTV.

Flicks is popular for its many weekly events, especially the famous "Welfare Wednesday", which features $2 well drinks, videos, and wall-to-wall crowds. Saturdays are also popular at Flicks with The Underwear Show, as underwear-clad men show off their "goods" and compete for prizes.


Karaoke is featured on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday nights. Our hosts are fun, our catalog is big and our sound system is the best in the city.
Thursday nights are also becoming popular at Flicks with "Flicker" which features hot local DJs, go-go boys, and drink specials.

Lips San Diego 

THE ULTIMATE IN DRAG DINING

The Ultimate Drag Show and Dining Experience, Lips San Diego  

Lips truly offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for a rip-roaring time, a quality meal or a place to entertain out of town guests.  At Lips we do our best to shock you and your guests into laughter and applause.

The Lips show palace has been a New York staple for two decades and a San Diego favorite since September  1999.  

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Come and join us in our  glitzy surroundings for a night out with  friends or a grand birthday or bachelorette celebration. At Lips you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable night and good time as you enjoy "The Ultimate in Drag Dining."

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2223 El Cajon Blvd. | 619-296-2101

San Diego LGBT Visitors Center

(619) 432-LGBT (5428)

529 University Avenue

San Diego, CA 92103

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