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Editors' Choice: Bearable beach bars



Watching a sea of post-adolescent, puka-shell-flaunting, puffy-white-Osiris-shoes-wearing kids dance to "My Humps" invokes a searing fear in the stomachs of the 25-to-35 set. Proceed to these beach bars with less caution. Got suggestions? Email nightlife@signonsandiego.com.

Post-post-adolescent friendly

Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge
Sound the alarm. Firehouse in Pacific Beach is open for business serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to a crowd that appreciates the best of SoCal's casual and comfortable beach lifestyle.
722 Grand Ave., San Diego
858-274-3100

The Harp $$$$
Pac Shores' next door neighbor speaks Gaelic and plays the blues.
4935 Newport Ave., San Diego
619-222-0168

Gallagher's
What used to be Bullfrog's is now a polished Irish bar with waitresses in short kilts.
5046 Newport Ave., San Diego
619-222-5300

Saska's Restaurant & High Tide Sushi
Stop by here late on a Saturday night and the bar will be blissfully crowd free. Saska's serves late-night specials until 2 a.m.
3768 Mission Blvd., San Diego
858-488-7311

The Liars' Club
Great beers, great jukebox, and great food. And that's the fact, Jack.
3844 Mission Blvd., San Diego
858-488-2340

710 Beach Club
Contrary to widespread belief, the initials P.B. do not stand for post-adolescent boozing. There have, over the years, been a couple of clubs, on or off the Garnet strip, that put some stock in live entertainment.
710 Garnet Ave., San Diego
858-483-7844

The Silver Fox
You're more likely to catch board sports than football at this P.B. dive bar.
1833 Garnet Ave., San Diego
858-270-1343

Bar West
Thanks to the folks behind Stingaree and Universal, the old Margarita Rocks becomes an addition to the upscale nightlife in P.B.
959 Hornblend St., San Diego
858-273-9378

Koi Lounge
Zenbu bumps up the La Jolla nightlife quotient with its hip new lounge.
7660 Fay Ave., San Diego
858-454-4540

The Whaling Bar & Grill
Slide into a dark leather booth at this old-school La Jolla haunt.
1132 Prospect St., La Jolla
888-799-7118

Surf & Saddle
Before or after you head to the beach or the races, check out this neighborhood favorite.
123 W. Plaza, Solana Beach
858-755-9474

Daley Double Saloon
Since 1957, this trendy dive has served Encinitas locals who come here to meet and/or take advantage of the low-priced drinks.
546 Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
760-753-1366

Pacific Shores
Walking into this small, dim bar is like stepping into a giant underwater aquarium -- filled with extremely hip fish.
4927 Newport Ave., San Diego
619-223-7549

World Famous $$$$
More than just a beach bar, World Famous can be whatever you want it to be.
711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego
858-272-3100


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