A girls' night out on the town is not only therapeutic, but necessary. A time to shake off the stresses of work and the drama of dating can be crucial. And sometimes, gals just aren't in the mood to be groped and gawked at by the multitudes of overly masculine entourages.

Being with your favorite girls is fun, but picking the right venue will always ensure a memorable and successful night out. Follow us to the best San Diego bars and lounges, also known as the second homes for single women looking to drink, dance, and gossip. Discover the top ten San Diego nightlife venues for (single) girls' night out.

Lei Lounge
Intimate covered cabanas make the backyard of this fusion Hillcrest hot spot the perfect setting for a West Coast version of a Sex and the City cosmo. After a few cocktails, you'll be ready to hit Universal.

Universal
If being hounded by lonely bachelors on a dance floor sounds like just another miserable Saturday night for you and your ladies - try a quick escape to Universal, the latest EnDev club in Hillcrest. A welcome relief, since men in this crowd will be paying more attention to your hot stilettos than anything else. (pictured)

KIN Lounge
The newest downtown rooftop hotel lounge that has yet to be filled with groping guys - everything you love about going out in Gaslamp, minus the meat market vibe.

Bondi Bar
The wicker vestibules lend to a cozy convo, and great people watching spots abound inside this posh downtown Aussie pub.

Beach Bar
With sand under your feet, a martini in your hand and the harbor view - nothing beats the wow factor of this W Hotel rooftop lounge.

Finley Lounge
Bringing San Diego nightlife north, the new ultra-luxe Finley Lounge lies on the outskirts of the famous Polo Fields on the cusp of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. Try the Wine Room for some private girl talk.

Firehouse Lounge
Downtown beats on the Pacific Beach streets, this beachside lounge is a great alternative to the Gaslamp crowds, giving you an upscale girls' night out without the downtown hassle.

Moonstone Lounge
The Hard Rock Hotel 4th floor rooftop is the ultimate downtown venue for high-end indulgence, but first, you have to get in. For ladies in-the-know, or ladies with generous budgets, hit up the Hard Rock Hotel for a bachelorette party-style girls' night out.

Jade Theater
Upstairs for sushi, downstairs for dancing, and a round of sake bombs on the mezzanine restaurant level in between. Need I say more?

The Shout House
For the mature single women in San Diego, no venue is a better fit for girls' night than The Shout House. Request your favorite tunes, put back a few drinks, unabashedly bring up old embarrassing memories over the beats of battling pianos, and, when your cocktail-courage is high enough, hop on stage and belt out your favorite jam.

From work to relationships and playing the dating game, San Diego women deal with entirely too much drama during the week. When the weekend comes around, the last thing they need to do is worry about being on the list. Get all your girls on the guest list for all the best San Diego clubs and bars here.