Places to Dance
West Coast Swing
In San Diego California
List Compiled by Ron Ford & Mike Lock
For listings of Bands & Artists playing at these venues, call the venue or check the Reader. Always telephone ahead to verify the listings & times!
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The Encinitas Elks Lodge1393 Windsor Road Take 5 (from either direction), turn East on Santa Fe, go one half mile then turn right on Winsor. Go a quarter mile, the Elks will be on your left. Telephone: 760 753 2243 Music: Various live
bands perform monthly. This dance is produced by Dancing at the Elk's in conjunction with The Encinitas Elks Lodge. Admission: $10 Next Dance: To be announced. Coming Soon: |
Belly Up Tavern143 S. Cedros Ave. Telephone: 858 481 8140 Music: Varies. This long time club has a friendly, colorful ambiance. Not all of the bands play danceable music. When they have a good band you should make a point to dance at this venue. |
InnovationsStarlight Dance Studio Telophone: 619 287 9036 Dances are held the first Saturday Night of every month, from 8 to 11PM preceded by a lesson at 7PM. Prices run $5 members, $7 students & sister clubs, $10 for non members Lot's of WCSers here! |
Incahoots Dance Hall & Saloon5373 Mission Center Road Telephone: 619 291 8635 Dance floor: Medium Wood Classy Country Western ambience. The floor is well maintained. A very nice place when the music is right. |
Humphreys2241Shelter Island Dr. Telephone: (619) 224 3577 Music: Varies. Monday Blue's Party Now we’re talking real class. Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge is beautifully decorated and boasts a panoramic bay-view and some ofthe best artists in the country. to be announced: |
Coyote Bar & GrillCarlsbad Village Drive Telephone: (760) 729 4695 Music: Varies The Coyote has great ambience indoors or outdoors. The bands play outside on the patio! The floor is concrete and small. This place is worth the effort when a good band is playing. |
West Coast Swing
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Skies Lounge811 Aero Drive Telephone: 858 277 8888 Music:Blues, Swing & Zydeco Check with San Diego Dance Beat Productions for band information. |
O’Connels1310 Morena Blvd Telephone: 619 276 5637 Music: Varies A little bar recently upgraded. Good bands with a West Costable jam on Mondays. |
Lacey J's Roadhouse8861 N. Magnolia Telephone 619 448 8550 Music: CW/Line/Swing/WCS Coming: To be announced. |
Viejas Casino Dreamcatcher RoomAlpine Telephone: 619 445.5400 Music:Varies This is a giant Las Vegas style lounge with a huge raised stage. Smoking is allowed but the high ceiling minimizes the contamination. During intermission you can go into the casino and loose a few bucks. |
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant5302 Napa St. (at Morena Blvd.) Telephone: 619 542 1462 Music: Varies. This is an up-scale venue for dinner and dancing when the music is right. New on Monday Nights (May 2011). Jazz Allstars play form 6 to 9PM. Jazz & Swing dance music. Cover: $8. |
Ocean HouseCarlsbad Village Drive Telephone: (760} 729 4131 Music: Varies If the music is right this place is the perfect dinner and dance venue. The dance floor is one of the best on the planet! |
Escondido Elks Lodge2430 S.Escondido Blvd. Telephone: 760 745 1687 Admission: varies |
Riley's Music LoungeQuality Inn Hotel Telephone: 619 255 8635 Time: |
Pal Joey's5147 Waring Rd. Telephone: 619 582 6699 Music:Band, Lindy/Swing/WCS |
Old Town Dance2725 Congress St. Telephone: None Given Host: JD & Jeanette |
The Firehouse Swing DanceQueen Bee's Telephone: 858 395 6060 Music: Blues on alternate Wednesday Check website for additional information. |
Temecula's Group & Social
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710 Beach Club710 Garnet Ave Telephone: Kelly Southwick 858 999 7195 Frequency: monthly |