Top Rated Concerts and Shows in San Diego

We've collected top 10 mentioned concerts and shows in San Diego from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Fodor's Choice, New York Times' 36 hours column.

Top Rated Concerts and Shows in San Diego

La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
4.8 (346 ratings)4.5 (194 ratings)
Famous professional, non-profit theater producing classic & modern plays & musicals.
2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArts organizationAuditoriumNon-profit organizationTheaters
Lamb's Players Theatre
Lamb's Players Theatre
4.8 (383 ratings)4.5 (175 ratings)
This iconic theater hosts 5 productions each year on an intimate 350-seat stage.
1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Coronado Playhouse
Coronado Playhouse
4.6 (140 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
Local theater venue featuring classic & modern plays & musicals on a small, cabaret-style stage.
1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Balboa Theatre
Balboa Theatre
4.7 (1075 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings)
Restored 1924 movie palace presents concerts, plays & other live performances in 1,300-seat theater.
868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Spreckels Theatre
Spreckels Theatre
4.5 (473 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Classic, early-20th-century theatrical venue hosting ballets, musicals, comedians & symphonies.
121 Broadway #600, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsAuditoriumTheaters
The Old Globe
The Old Globe
4.8 (908 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Longtime theater with shows ranging from Shakespeare & classic musicals to first-run new plays.
1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsEvent venueTheaters
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
4.7 (698 ratings)4.5 (311 ratings)
Home to the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, this venue hosts year-round concerts & other events.
2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in San Diego
"The 2,400-bench-seat pavilion, dedicated in 1915 by sugar magnates John D. and Adolph B. Spreckels, holds the 4,518-pipe Spreckels Organ,…"
The Observatory North Park
The Observatory North Park
4.5 (2092 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Restored circa-1939 theater has a red-decked cathedral hall for live music, plays, films & more.
2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsConcert hallEvent venuePerforming arts theaterTheaters
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
4.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Library devoted to music & art-book collections, with a school of the arts for concerts & classes.
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
LibraryConcerts & ShowsArt schoolTheaters

Best Nightlife in San Diego

West Coast Tavern
West Coast Tavern
4.3 (464 ratings)
Former movie theater is now a slick, casual spot for American fare, cocktails, happy hours & events.
2895 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantBarRestaurant
KINDRED
KINDRED
4.7 (1353 ratings)
Whimsical, eccentric space for contemporary vegan fare & drinks complemented by death-metal tunes.
1503 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
Cocktail barVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
14 Best Bars in San Diego
"Kindred may be a vegan spot, but it certainly doesn't pull your average hippie shtick—in fact, it'll probably subvert everything you might have thought about non-meat eaters. For starters, it's loud—heavy metal is blasting—and the decor is punk rock-meets-French gothic, with a few feminine touches. Creative cocktails use funky ingredients ranging from rose water to green chili vodka and cold brew coffee; the $14 Chromostring, to wit, is crafted with three types of rum, coconut, cinnamon dust, charcoal, and various fruit juices."
Mentioned by Thrillist
San Diego's Legitimately Great Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants
"You’ll never see a more heavy-metal, exclusively vegan restaurant, and that’s not just because of the Black Sabbath and Misfits playing over the sound system. The decor blends the aesthetic of a 1920s Parisian cocktail bar with that of European comic magazines like Heavy Metal and 2000 AD right down to a custom cocktail menu where the drinks sport names derived from mythology, horror, and science fiction. It also has some of the most unique and delicious food you’ll ever eat."
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
49 Most Instagrammable Places in San Diego in 2021
"Kindred is a gem of a spot — serving delicious vegan fare, weekend brunches, and smooth cocktails. The décor here is eclectic and fun. Its feel is a blend of modern, feminine, and vintage, with fun art pieces mounted on its colorful walls."
Bassmnt San Diego
Bassmnt San Diego
3.5 (185 ratings)
Large club with a basement feel & bottle service specializing in electronic-dance & house music.
919 Fourth Ave suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Night clubBarDance clubEvent venueConcert hallMusical club
Mentioned by Holidify
Night Clubs in San Diego – The 12 Best Clubs in SoCal!
"Situated in the Gaslamp Quarter of the city, this night club is in the heart of the city’s nightlife district. This place is popular specifically for their EDM genre music but they also have a separate room which features hip hop and other genres. They have three bars and a separate smoking lounge too."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in San Diego

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
4.8 (183 ratings)5 (20 ratings)
1668 State St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
The Butcher's Cut
The Butcher's Cut
4.4 (265 ratings)
644 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
American restaurantBarCocktail barHamburger restaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseWine cellar
Mentioned by OpenTable
Die 86 besten Restaurants in der Kategorie „American“ in Coronado
"Butchers cut is a contemporary grill and premiere steakhouse that offers an unmatched selection of beef, fish, and pasta. As the premier steakhouse of San Diego located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, we offer an ambiance with a rustic and vintage vibe that takes you back to a simple and...Mehr"
BEST PRACTICE
BEST PRACTICE
5 (1 ratings)
1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
Museum
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The Top Art Museums & Galleries in San Diego
"From 2000 to 2014, Best Practice was one of the top art galleries in the area. And then they closed their doors. Fortunately for the local art community, Best Practice is back and better than ever."
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"An exhibition space located in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego for projects from regional, national, and international artists and curators."

Popular Gardens in San Diego

Botanical Building
Botanical Building
4.7 (3699 ratings)4.5 (997 ratings)
Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
5-Day Best of San Diego Itinerary
"Study humankind at the San Diego Museum of Man, marvel at aeronautic engineering in the San Diego Air and Space Museum, then catch your breath in the Botanical Building. Head up to North Park for happy hour at Polite Provisions; its beautiful cocktail lounge may hook you up with some small plates if you’re hungry. Save the appetite, though—North Park’s Restaurant Row is nearby."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
100 FREE Things to Do in San Diego, CA: Fun Museums, Attractions, Tours & More
"The lath building was built for the 1915-1916 Exposition and now houses over 2100 tropical plants and palms (I recommend it if you like orchids). It is open every day except for Thursdays and one of the most photographed spots in San Diego. You can picnic on the grassy areas in front of it, too."
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
4.8 (655 ratings)4.5 (41 ratings)
Rose garden & wedding locale showcasing more than 100 varieties, with peak bloom in April & May.
2125 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Meditation Gardens
Meditation Gardens
4.9 (540 ratings)5 (479 ratings)
These tranquil gardens at a meditation center feature koi ponds, benches & sweeping ocean views.
215 W K St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Meditation centerNature & ParksGardens

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