The Top 27 Places to Drink Near Vaga
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Rank 2. Same Same
Thai Cocktail Bar
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Rank 3. The Realm of the 52 Remedies
Cocktail Bar
- The Pinnacle Guide 2 Pins
- 50 Best #93 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 4. Paradisaea
New American
Floral barstools, a patio that catches every bit of the La Jolla sun, and tiki drinks that mean it, this is a destination restaurant where the tropical theme actually does the work rather than just hanging on the walls. The kitchen leans into it too, with local ingredients pulled in Asian and tropical directions. The robata-grilled coconut shrimp is a good signal of the mood: familiar enough to order without thinking, specific enough to make you glad you did.
- Esquire The Pelican · The Best Martinis in America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego
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Rank 5. Understory Bar
Cocktail Bar
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- Spirited Awards 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide
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Rank 7. Part Time Lover
Cocktail Bar
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Rank 8. Convoy Music Bar
Cocktail Bar
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Rank 9. The Silver Fox Lounge
Dive Bar
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- Eater Best New Bar
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West
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- San Diego Magazine Best Bar Food · The Best Restaurants in San Diego
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West
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- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West
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- Punch Best New Bartenders · Dominique Muñoz
- San Diego Magazine Best Cocktail Bar in San Diego · The Best Restaurants in San Diego
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- VinePair Drinks Professional of the Year · The Next Wave Awards · Erick Castro
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide
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Rank 18. Aero Club Bar
Dive Bar
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Rank 19. WetStone Winebar
Wine Bar
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Rank 20. False Idol
Tiki Cocktail Bar
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Rank 21. Turf Supper Club
American
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- 50 Best #51 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Tijuana, Mexico
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best International Restaurant Bar – Latin America & Caribbean