Bars and nightclubs have always been a favorite meeting spot for queer folk, where dim lighting and free flowing alcohol helped to ease inhibitions in the dismal days before one could be out and proud. It’s no coincidence, then, that the seminal event widely regarded as the origin of LGBTQ activism, the Stonewall Riots, began in a bar. While most of San Diego’s queer nightlife still centers around Hillcrest, neighborhoods like North Park, University Heights, and beyond are emerging as havens for gay-friendly bars and clubs as well, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t venture out of your comfort zone and try someplace new. We’ve gathered a list of our favorite spots right here to make your decision that much easier. https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-diego/best-gay-bars-san-diego

What better way to end a San Diego day than watching the sun sink into the Pacific? While there’s no bad place to watch the sky fade from lilac to vermillion, here are a few of the most breathtaking spots to choose from, including mountaintop, pier, beach, and bluff. Find more inspirations at sandiego.org/sunny7

A gigantic aquatic playground, Mission Bay is ideal for just about every kind of watersport, from sailing and SUPing to jet skiing and kayaking. It also has 27 miles of park- and beach- lined shores which are perfect for sunbathing, playing beach volleyball, and picnicking. Cyclists and runners will fall in love with the paved, 12-mile long path that winds around the bay and along the beachfront boardwalk. With resorts, theme parks, restaurants, and 19 miles of beaches, everyone will find a few reasons to love Mission Bay. Here are just a handful of them.