It revs up in the gay bars and clubs of Hillcrest and surrounding neighborhoods but refuses to quit when the bars close, with a small but lively number of after-hour options. Nightlife in the gay bars in San Diego usually starts with happy hours looking west, watching the sun disappear behind the shimmering horizon. For the best gay nightlife in San Diego stick to Hillcrest, diving into the Gaslamp District if you prefer.
