We hired SD Hosted and worked directly with Dan to run trivia during our cocktail hour for our…read morewedding and it was truly one of the highlights of our entire wedding day. Our guests are STILL talking about how fun, interactive, and unique it was. Dan brought the perfect energy; upbeat, professional, and personable. He read the crowd beautifully and kept everyone engaged. The trivia questions were clever, well-timed, and had all of our guests from every age group laughing, guessing, and jumping in. Even people who normally don't participate in trivia were fully locked in and having the best time. From the planning process to the actual event, SD Hosted was incredibly organized and easy to work with. Dan arrived early, set up seamlessly, and created such a smooth, memorable transition from the ceremony into our reception. We're so grateful we chose them. If you're looking for something fun, classy, and totally different to elevate your cocktail hour or event, we can't recommend SD Hosted (especially Dan) enough. They helped make our day unforgettable!!!

Yet another NYE spent with Daniel @ SD Hosted and another GREAT time was had by all!! Daniel is THE…read moreBEST trivia host hands down! This is my second time working with him and we collaborated to add physical challenges to the trivia and it WORKED! He is so easy to work with, super positive, organized AND FUN! Thank you Daniel for another FANTASTIC event!!

Jules was the most attentive bartender! She had an amazing energy to her and I look forward to…read moregoing back to this bar!

Great nice meets divey bar with fun vibes and games and good drinks! Staff is quick and friendly…read moreand we love popping into aero club!

This was a great kick off UYE to YSB…read more Christel L did a wonderful job at picking an easy to find location near the hotel. A great spot with some unique drinks and light food for snacking. It even had a couple of indoor bocce ball courts that we played on for about an hour. This event kicked off meeting other Yelpers from all over for me. I had a wonderful time Christel. Thanks.

What a wonderful, low-key way to welcome our fellow spring break revelers. Christel L. organized…read morean intimate affair, enabling us to get to know each other, and make new friends. The various pretzels and mustard accompaniments were a treat. Happy hour pricing on the beer and assorted food items also made for a festive experience.

Love diner en blanc. so many kinds of fun! This was my fourth year attending the picnic fantastique…read morein white and while we had a wonderful time, this was my fourth favorite of all of them. That being said it's my understanding that the organizers that were managing it walked and a new group of people stepped up and I understand that it takes some time to work out the kinks. We didn't get any photo booth photos because there was only one and the lines were crazy and the photographer did not seem to make it to the area we were sitting but we got some fun pics of our group. Our bus leader was FANTASTIC. Best bus leader since I've been going and head and shoulders above the last two years. What can I say, I like things organized! Overall we love diner en blanc and hope to attend next year if it doesn't happen while I'm on vacation. You need to go to this if you have not already!

Super fun event! I've kayaked before, but never during the evening and so close to seals! They were…read moreso cute! For this evening kayak event, we met at Aqua Adventures where our guides Gunner and Jordan led us out to the bay area. We were able to go at our own speed, but stopped at resting points for everybody to catch up. This was a really fun, chill event out on the water. Unfortunately, I didn't bring a camera so no pics of the seals. Thank you Christel L. for putting this event together!

While I LOVE food, it was nice to see some events that were more activity based and I am so glad I…read moregot into this one! While the 2 hours of kayaking was a bit strenuous towards the end, you can't beat the $15 price. Especially when we got to see the red crabs floating in the bay (that seem to be all over the news now) and sea lions super up close! Thanks to Christel L. for hosting such a wonderful event!

I can't remember what day of the week I wandered into this place, but I sure remember having one…read morehell of a time. I sat there drinking about a half dozen cans of the cheapest beer they had and chain-smoking out front. There was a tall gal behind the bar slinging drinks fast as hell while a bunch of folks sang "American Pie." It felt like I was exactly where I was supposed to be. That's where I met the sweetest little old lady. We talked for what felt like hours, and then she asked if I wanted to play pool. I told her I didn't play, but what the hell--we were having too good a time to say no. She beat me fair and square. I reckon that's the moment I knew I was in trouble, though I was too stubborn to admit it. What followed were the most magical four weeks I'd had in a long, long time. It felt like we lived a lifetime together. Anyway... Betty Sue, if you ever happen to read this, I miss you, and I'm sorry. I'll always wish I'd been the man I should've been for you. The time we shared was simple, honest, and full of joy. You never know you're perfectly aligned with the universe until the moment has passed. Maybe that's the lesson I was meant to learn all along. Star Bar will always have a special place in my heart because it gave me memories as priceless as this.

I moved to San Diego a few years ago and, to find my new spot, I looked up every local bar with at…read moreleast two pool tables because I like playing pool. Time Out is closed now. ChiChi is a cash bar and far to walk now thar I live in Gaslamp. Star Bar has been my favorite since day one. They expanded and now have 4 tables. The staff is great, the drinks are strong and the least expensive in the area. I'm convinced anyone here speaking poorly of Bailey must have been acting immature or inappropriate because I have personally seen her practice amazing patience, tolerance, and kindness with rude customers who didn't deserve even one of those responses. If you want to have a good time with good drinks and great people, I recommend Star Bar each and every night.

Beautiful day out on Liberty Station! I luckily scored tickets thanks to Yelp SD's Elite Ticket…read moreGiveaway for Grand Fiesta. Parking was easy and it was a cinch to get in and out of the festival in the heart of Liberty Station. The event went from 12-3pm and the line wrapped around the block, but had steady flow with shortly arriving inside after about a 20 minute wait. I got to try many vendors some familiar and many for the first time! 1. La Corriente Cocina Del Pacifico: Red Snapper and Ahi Tuna 2. Mezcal Los Javis 3. Brewjeria: West Coast IPA 4. Cherry Fish 5. Dockside Fish 6. Palmy's Pacific Beach 7. Surfside: Black Cherry, Iced Tea Lemonade 8. Fire Barbecue: Pastrami 9. Sovereign Modern Thai 10. Dang Brother Pizza 11. Caliano Pizza: Chopped Cheese 12. Xteca: Mexican America Lager 13. Las Comiditas: Mole over meat tortilla chip 14. Suntide: Guava Strawberry Mimosa 15. Casa Chocolate: Apple with chocolate drizzle with fruity pebbles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch 16. Barrilitos: Manzana Some vendors ran out by 1:30pm and another vendor said we got the last 2 portions. I left by 1:45pm after checking out a good amount of vendors! Overall, a terrific festival and had fun enjoying some eats, drinks, music and a deeper appreciation for Latin America and Mexico influence over Southern California dishes.

First of all, thank you @YelpSanDiego and Hannah for tickets to this amazing San Diego Wine + Food…read moreGrand Fiesta at Liberty Station. So grateful to be able to attend this event. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. Pros: lots of alcohol, super friendly vendors, San Pellegrino everywhere to keep you hydrated, nicely decorated with Day of Dead photo ops, fresh hot tacos (all delicious) with fancy toppings, restaurants from TJ, Mexicali, SD, variety of tacos from lengua to Thai to ahi to salmon, free parking, nice variety of alcohol from sangria to beer to wine to hard cider. Cons: long lines, waste of plates, no table tops/belly ups or seats unless part of VIP section, no dessert booths, lots of empty booths and/or vendors ran out of food before 2:00. But getting to go for free makes me even embarrassed to bring up the cons. Truly it was a great event. Liberty Station was a great venue for this because it was spacious for the amount of people in attendance. Tix were sold out. Parking is easy and free. Only caveat: I didn't check out restrooms or see them but I do wish there were handwashing stations around. Some vendors were eating with the same gloved hands they were serving from.

2021 Makers Arcade back from Covid. Great event, vendors, food and drinks. Get your holiday…read moreshopping done and find a few things for yourself. See you next year!

Just call me the Merry Maker!…read more We have been attending this event since it's humble beginnings, both the Holiday and Spring shows. All I can say is that it gets better and bigger each year. I preferred when they changed up the event locations, as some did allow dogs. I've always heard the Port wouldn't but there were many there on this bright sunny December day. Service dogs, questionable. The first year at Port Pavilion, the security guard let us in to run and take a photo with our dog at the photo booth, then we were able to sit outside, eat and have a cocktail. My husband let me roam the booths. Handmade and well priced deals, there is live music and a DIY craft bar. I worked with a couple who were selling their product. Impressive, they paired up with Hugh Jackman and his coffee company and they added their own custom candle. They have provided to the Golden Globes. There was not just one photo booth this year, but there were two, You could double your fun. We chose the Camera Camper as it's been my favorite photo booth to date, experienced it at one of my favorite Yelp events. Also, I am a bit suspicious of a Santa who looks to young. Santa's little helper though, I got a kick out watching her look and laugh at the photos. All I can say is "Oh, what fun for days". Its time for cotton candy and cookies made of real butter, consumer spending on handmade goods, truly merriment at it's finest. #SanDiego #MakersArcade #MerryGoodTime #RealHandmadeGoods #FakeServiceDogs

Toast (taste) of Gaslamp is an annual event that is apparently always a ton of fun. This was my…read morefirst year, so I joined a great group of like-minded Yelp Elites to wander the gaslamp for bites, sips, and discounts galore. My group visited nearly all of the businesses. Some were better prepared, and there was a bit of a disconnect between the food and the drinks, but everything worked out and I had a very good time! Some of my favorite businesses were (in no particular order): Gourmet India, Ghirardelli, Fogo de Chao, American Junkie, Ike's Place, The Field, Tin Roof, The Smoking Gun, and Machu Picchu. Each of these establishments, and more, offered great hospitality and tasty snacks and adult beverages. Thank you to Yelp, to the Toast of Gaslamp, and to my friends, especially Emmet, who led the way! Can't wait for a repeat performance!

what a super fun day! The mister and I attended along with a…read moregroup of others that we knew. check in was super quick and easy. we were given a card (size of a postcard) with a map/listings of participating businesses on one side and a check off list on the other. We actually made it to all but one business! the food was good the restaurants were well organized and prepared for us all stops had clear marking outside to indicate that we had arrived! this was my second event of this kind (i did taste of encinitas recently)... this is so much fun!

Thank you Sandra for a wonderful event at Bubs and then 2 free drinks in the Beer Garden for the…read moreblock party.... score:) I got the padres punch with Tito's vodka cranberry ok and pineapple it was very delicious, I also spinner the wheel for sw Airlines and won sunglasses and a tote bag, very sad I didn't win points :( but it's ok also they were giving away $6 Del Mar tickets as well yeah thanks again for a great oye

What a fun day! Thanks Sandra and Yelp for this event. I love the Padres. It was a nice treat to…read morecome downtown for the Opening Weekend block party. We started our afternoon off at Bubs. Having some bites and brews. Then we hit the block party. There was foodie tents and trucks serving up a delicious mix of foods. A collection of local vendors. Of course there was the music and the band playing was super interactive by dancing in the crowd. This helped get the crowd to participate. There were drinks with a ballpark theme being sold. As well as sample fireball shots for free. I took advantage of this!! LOL I loved how this event also had some doggie adoptions available and a doggie fashion show. With all of the various activities I stayed at the block party for quite a few hours and really enjoyed myself. THANKS YELP!!