San Diego Nightlife Spots
Humphrey's
- Critic's rating
- Frommer's
2241 Shelter Island Dr
San Diego, CA
Tel. 619/523-1010 (general info), 619-224-3577 (reservations)
This locally beloved 1,300-seat outdoor venue is set on the water next to bobbing yachts. The annual lineup covers the spectrum of entertainment -- rock, jazz, blues, folk, and comedy. Chris Isaak, Etta James, Lyle Lovett, India.Arie, and San Diego-nurtured Jewel are among the many name acts that have played here. You can often snag a seat in the first seven rows by buying the dinner/concert package ($59 extra); there are also packages with the adjacent hotel that can get you in the first four rows. Concerts are held from mid-May to October only, and most shows go on sale in early April (seats are also available through Ticketmaster). The hotel's indoor lounge, Humphrey's Backstage, also has music nightly.
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