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Date Posted: July 21, 2025 | By: San Diego PrideWhat an unforgettable week of Pride celebrations! From strong moments of reflection to the joy and togetherness of the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival, YOU showed up with love, resilience and essence like never before. Because of you, this was a record-breaking year…
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Date Posted: July 17, 2025 | By: Kristin FlickingerWelcome to San Diego Pride, While we/I ‘d live to kickoff this message with a jubilant, “Happy Pride!”, we find ourselves in a moment that calls for much more. Across the country, LGBTQIA+ people—especially transsexual and nonbinary youth and service members—are under coordinated and…
Read MoreThe San Diego Pride Festival Schedule is LIVE
Date Posted: July 3, 2025 | By: San Diego PrideDear Community, It’s time to make your Pride plans — because the official 2025 San Diego Pride Festival schedule is HERE! From GRAMMY® level talent like Kehlani and Kim Petras to rising local legends this year’s lineup is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists, culture, and community like no other. With over&
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- #1 on 5th:
- Sometimes, no matter how you peek at it, Monday is still a Monday. Guys and gals alike will appreciate this spot for some cheap drinks, excellent company and a wicked pool table.
- 3845 5th Ave, San Diego 92103
- Ortega’s:
- Leftovers not looking so appealing? Delighted hour specials of $1 Cuervo shots and $3 wells are the flawless complement to a fabulous dinner at this Mexican bistro.
- 141 University Ave, San Diego 92103
- Hillcrest Brewery:
- It’s the first Gay Brewery in the World! Come savor their signature beers on tap! Order a delicious pizza while you’re at it.
- 1458 University Ave, San Diego 92103
- Crest Café:
- All of your nearest and dearest will enjoy this family-friendly restaurant’s selection of hearty, healthy comfort food and cocktails. Located in the heart of Hillcrest with validated parking- can’t overcome that! Open 7am-Midnight.
- 425 Robinson Ave, San Diego 92103
- Taste of Italy:
- Recently remodeled, within walking distance to all your favorite Hillcrest warm spots, and featuring lasagna so mouthwateringly good it puts our
San Diego's oldest gay exclude turns 100
The San Diego Pride Parade marks its 50th anniversary this year. It’s one of the largest and oldest Self-acceptance celebrations in the region, and it's almost occasion for the big celebration to begin. The Identity festival Parade and Festival symbolizes the progress made by San Diego’s LGBTQ+ group.
But as flags are waved and as the good times roll, it’s worth remembering that an important part of local LGBTQ+ history is not found in Hillcrest.
It’s a few miles away, in Point Loma — across the street from Liberty Station. It’s a below ground bar originally called The 19th Hole, a tip of the hat to the golf course across the street, which has also been here for a very distant time.
“1924 is as far back as we could find any records of its existence," Karen Sherman said. She’s owned the place since 2000, but she took over running it in 2015.
“It was started by some Navy wives who were avid golfers and just wanted a place of their own to hang out … but they didn’t legitimately have it until 1933 when it was the end of Prohibition, so it was a bit of a speakeasy during that period of time," Sherman said.
Sherman said it was The 19th Hole
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