Smooth piano tunes and contemporary classics fill the welcoming space, and nightly entertainment sets the scene most nights. You’re going to find above-average people but not above-people people.”ħ60.778.4326 Gay Bars Palm Springs Stacy’s Palm Springs Credit: Maurício Mascaro / Pexelsįor those who like jazz music, good company and a sophisticated vibe, Stacy’s Palm Springs is the place for you. You can come here and feel comfortable and not feel judged. “It ranges from the young LA crowd that comes into town and the permanent Palm Springs retiree crowd, and we all get along. “The crowd is more of a respectful, crazy crowd,” says QUADZ general manager Brian McGann. Formerly known as SpurLine, QUADZ is a laid-back bar where you can go for great conversation, meet new people or celebrate with friends. When you’re in the mood for dancing and good music, Toucans is your bar.ħ60.416.7584 Gay Bars Palm Springs Streetbarīrush up on your show tunes because at QUADZ, everybody sings along and you can belt out your favorite numbers from all of the best musicals. Every margarita at Toucans is made with tequila, lime juice, agave nectar and orange juice for color. Check out the tiki menu and try a Reach Around-made with Three Olives mango vodka, watermelon pucker, orange juice and a squeeze of lime-or go for one of their delicious margaritas ! “People ask for the margs skinny-we tell them all of our margaritas are skinny,” Marinelli-Spain says. “We are known for our music, DJs and sound system,” says manager Mike Marinelli-Spain. It’s also home to the longest running drag show in Greater Palm Springs, with weekly events like Latin Fever Monday. As you reach the city on Highway 111, the lounge is the first bar you come across and the last one you stop at on your way out. Toucans Tiki Lounge is an energetic island oasis in Palm Springs. Katie's expert tip: Late night munchies can be ordered from sister restaurant, Soda & Swine, and brought over to Polite Provisions to enjoy in the bar, even after midnight.Photography Provided By: Toucans Tiki Lounge Recommended for Best Nightlife because: Located in University Heights, this vintage-inspired favorite specializes in extreme mixology and a lounge-like vibe. Come here to lounge with friends until late night. The coffee is kept at temperatures just above freezing so it stays fresh. There's also four seltzer water draft handles and iced coffee on draft brewed with beans roasted just four blocks away at the locally owned Coffee & Tea Collective. Their massive custom tap system not only features 18 craft beers on tap, also ten wines (red, white and rose), carbonated cocktails, non-carbonated spirituous cocktails, spirits and one tap of each-amaro, dry vermouth, aperitif and sherry. Polite Provisions serves up cocktails and classic American fare in University Heights. 10Best narrows the list down for you right here. Regardless of your bedtime, there is nightlife for you in San Diego. Beach communities all around San Diego County also offer up more casual nightlife opportunities, for those interested in enjoying a beer or cocktail with waves crashing in the background.
Nightclubs that will send anyone's senses into overdrive cater to VIPs. Go below street level, as many of the historical buildings in the Quarter boast basements (which are not common in California), where you’ll find other exciting places to spend an evening. The Gaslamp Quarter’s many rooftop bars offer spectacular night-time views over the skyline with cozy seating, fireplace pits and cool cocktails. Most of the bars and clubs on this list are located in downtown San Diego, so if you’re a night owl visiting the city, this is the neighborhood you may want to stay in.
If you want to glam it up for a top-notch, Vegas-style experience or chat with friends over a specialty cocktail and ocean breezes, you can. San Diego’s nightlife will never rival that of a big city, but it exists with a wide variety of exciting options for a casual beach town.