Top 5 San Diego Beach Bars

Under the San Diego sun, locals prefer to stay hydrated in mysterious ways. They’ll pass on the Gatorade and opt for something slightly more…striking. Thankfully, San Diego bars have their doors wide open during summer to welcome all sandy partiers in for a drink. The blend of bikinis and drink specials make for a mix only San Diego could pull off.

Discover the top five San Diego beach bars.

Sneak Joint in Mission Beach

Once you’ve walked into Sneak Joint’s vibrant graffiti-tagged pad, you’ve found home. Sneak Joint embraces locals and PB visitors looking for affordable drinks and grub by the beach. Beyond basic bar food, bikini-clad waitresses serve up a diverse menu of gourmet options and an assortment of specialty sips. Indoor lounge tables and booths provide ample seating, while the outdoor deck is a prime spot for babe-watching by the beach. The dive-bar embraces just-off-the-beach attitudes and attire, infused with hip lifestyle values and a rotating list of daily food specials. 3844 Mission Blvd.

Lahaina Beach House in Pacific Beach

Steps off the boardwalk, mosey on into Lahaina Beach House, a classic mainstay in Pacific Beach drinking. It’s boasted as one of the easiest spots to grab a beer on the beach and is proven worthy by the hoards of crowds there for daytime drinking, sunset scoping and nighttime fun. The laidback vibes welcome anyone thirsty or hungry for the famed fish tacos, and guests can sit along the simple indoor bar or outdoor deck with a dozen worn wooden tables and bar stools. 710 Oliver Ave.

South Beach Bar & Grill in Ocean Beach

South Beach draws in a lively mix of laidback surfers crawling in for the signature mahi mahi tacos and beers. It’s the prime spot for people watching and daytime grubbing. Plus, they’ve opened upstairs seating, offering spectacular ocean views to go along with your ale. South Beach is known for their low prices and high quality, along with a full bar featuring 22 unique tequilas and more than 40 beers from local breweries, specialty drinks, martinis, wine and shots. 5059 Newport Ave.

Firehouse in Pacific Beach

Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge falls somewhere between swanky lounge and laidback bar— shifting scenes from day to night. With two levels, a rooftop patio and ocean views, Firehouse is a hot spot for Pacific Beach locals to get their drink on in the company of DJs blasting beats. The dining room offers a full bar, plasma screen TVs, chrome and black décor, and a spacious central area for mingling and dancing. Up the staircase, guests enter a rooftop terrace that features a second full bar, a large fire pit, and glass walls showcasing the ocean view. Firehouse brings a new wave of class to Pacific Beach without sacrificing comfort or low prices. 722 Grand Ave.

WaveHouse Bar & Grill  in Mission Beach

Although it breaks the boundaries of a traditional beach bar with its manmade wave, weekly nightlife events and rambunctious restaurant, WaveHouse still remains one of the hottest just-off-the-beach locales in Pacific Beach. Open seven days a week, the Bar & Grill offers appetizing lunch options, drinks from the Wind n’ Sea Bar, and more hearty grub that covers all the bases— Chili Fries, Beachin’ Burger, a San Diego Burrito and then some. 3125 Ocean Front Walk

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