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Best Music Spots in San Diego
Music Mart is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

1. Music Mart

122 S Solana Hills Dr (Lomas Santa Fe Dr), Solana Beach, CA
Music Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jordan C.Jordan Corinne: Music Mart matches Guitar Center and Musician's Friend prices!

Belly Up Tavern is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

2. Belly Up Tavern

9.2
143 S Cedros Ave (at Lomas Santa Fe Dr), Solana Beach, CA
Rock Club · 64 tips and reviews

Julien B.Julien Brandt: Keep a close eye on their line up. Best live music venue in North County!

The Casbah is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

3. The Casbah

8.6
2501 Kettner Blvd (at W Laurel St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · Midtown · 42 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: This is THE place to go to catch a band before they hit it big. Only holds about 200 fans, so expect a crowded venue during popular shows. Read more.

Whistle Stop Bar is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

4. Whistle Stop Bar

8.5
2236 Fern St (at Juniper St), San Diego, CA
Bar · South Park · 36 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark Cagney: The first Thursday of every month is 'Worst Music Ever' night. The best in your favorite bad/silly/cheeseball songs. A must see (and hear) for anyone who likes fun times.

Tin Can Alehouse is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

5. Tin Can Alehouse

1863 5th Ave (at Fir St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · Park West · 20 tips and reviews

6. Ruby Room

1271 University Ave (btwn Richmond & Vermont St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · Hillcrest · 32 tips and reviews

PainPoint.comPainPoint.com: Wander on in most any night for surprisingly good and diverse music sets. Lots of unique beers on draft too!

Bar Pink is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

7. Bar Pink

3829 30th St (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Lounge · North Park · 57 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: You'll be entertained by the live music and cute elephants that adorn their walls.

Live Wire Bar is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

8. Live Wire Bar

7.8
2103 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · University Heights · 36 tips and reviews

DesiraeDesirae: Pool table, big buck hunter, stiff drinks, great jukebox.

U-31 is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

9. U-31

6.8
3112 University Ave (at 31st St), San Diego, CA
Night Club · North Park · 47 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: A hip hop club with music that reaches most club goers. The key features of this club are the music, bar, and dancing to the DJ.

The Office Bar is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

10. The Office Bar

6.8
3936 30th St (btwn University & Lincoln Ave), San Diego, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Park · 25 tips and reviews

@iamcros1 I.@iamcros1 Instagram/Twitter: Check the homie Dj Beatnick out on Friday Nights and Mindzalike on Saturdays.

Soda Bar is one of Best Music Spots in San Diego.

11. Soda Bar

7.8
3615 El Cajon Blvd (at 36th St), San Diego, CA
Rock Club · City Heights · 17 tips and reviews

andreena s.andreena small: Best small venue in SD!