This club is as sleek as its namesake, a polished precious stone in a world of rough rocks. The decor is ultra-retro and swanky, attracting a hip crowd in cool clothes and with even cooler attitudes. The bar is beautiful and made of onyx, which is really something to see. Live bands play here often and there is a healthy-sized dance floor for those who are interested in more than just posing with a martini.

This lounge bar and nightclub keeps it trendy and chic. If you want a nice and well-lit evening locale to have some cocktails with friends, Side Bar is the place for you. At night, dance to beats by local DJs in a luxurious atmosphere. Ambient lighting and art make Side Bar a stylish addition to San Diego's nightlife landscape.

This rooftop bar was voted by Conde Naste as one of the 25 best bars and nightclubs in the world. Altitude has an eclectic mix of the stunning ocean view and skyline as well as the beautiful people that party there. Located on the 22nd floor of the Gaslamp Marriott, it has a spacious dance area and a lounge. This is a great place to catch the night game action at PETCO Park which is next door. A great place to see and be seen!

This club is a true chameleon. By day, it is an unassuming little bar, a perennial hangout for locals. But by night, the atmosphere is as heavily charged as any of the trendy nightclubs of the downtown swanky scene. Guests dance the night away with live bands on weekends (from country to techno to swing) and weekday night DJs presenting the best in hip-hop. No food is served, but a full bar offers wine, beer and mixed drinks.

This terrific bar and lounge features great music of all kinds from salsa to techno to jazz to R&B. Saturday nights are the most popular and fun, when a Latin dance called Salsa Rueda takes over the house. There is a different theme each night. Sunday nights offer an after-hours event from 3am-9am. If things get too hot and spicy on the dance floor, you can move to the outdoor area where tired dancers go to rest.