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Outside of Downtown, some of the most vibrant nightlife activity takes place alongside the coast. It's a great place to glug some suds by the boardwalk after a splash in the Pacific.
Pacific Beach is teeming with activity from happy hour to last call, thanks to a healthy mix of casual hangouts for college students and recent, upscale upgrades to the otherwise dated beach-bum style of the neighborhood. Surfers meet here for happy hour and college students converge to spend their lost weekends.
Patrons can have their seaside views and craft beer too at this spacious Belmont Park bar and restaurant. The relaxed, boardwalk atmosphere—and giant wall-size television screen—makes it a perfect spot for lounging after riding some waves at Mission Beach, or to cool down after soaking in some sun.
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