As I always say, Harrah’s Rincon Casino is the closest we locals get to Vegas-style entertainment in San Diego.

The Open Sky Theater at Harrah’s features world-famous acts at a stunning outdoor poolside venue. Grab a drink and head outside where a stage is set-up directly by the tropical pool, underneath the crystal clear sky. Some huge names have performed at Harrah’s recently, including DJ Paul Oakenfold, Blue Man Group, Cheech and Chong and Stone Temple Pilots.

With every new season Harrah’s just continues to up its game for A-list entertainment. New to Harrah’s in 2009 is Eclipse – a nighttime poolside blowout featuring huge DJs straight off the decks in Vegas. The Eclipse experience is a summer oasis for San Diego city-dwellers. The expansive poolside venue features tropical palms trees, plush chaise lounges and private cabanas available for VIP bottle service. Harrah’s knows this stunning 1500 capacity venue deserves the best names in entertainment, and is dedicated to doing it right in ’09.

Save the trek to Vegas for a rainy day and party at Eclipse this summer with a lineup featuring international DJ and cultural phenomenon Samantha Ronson, Playboy Club Las Vegas resident Gram Funke and Tao Las Vegas resident DJ Vice.

Insider Tip: Channel 93.3 and DiscoverSD.com present free party buses to the Eclipse Party on Saturday July 25 featuring DJ Alchemist at Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort. Grab your friends and head to Fashion Valley Mall at 9pm for a free ride to and from the poolside party. RSVP here.

Discover our top 5 picks for this summer’s Eclipse…

July 11: DJ Gram Funke
93.3 and DSD Sponsored - July 25: Alchemist
August 8: Beauty & Wax
September 5: Samantha Ronson
September 26: Grandmaster Flash

Pictured: Sam Ronson with then-girlfriend Lindsey Lohan

Discover more in Insider Escape to Harrah’s Rincon Casino.

For a complete Eclipse summer lineup and cabana and suite reservations, please visit HarrahsRincon.com.