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EW ASCRS PREVIEW 39 Dressy attire is expected and a cover is charged on popular weekend nights. Boudoir 701 C St. 619-237-0510 www.boudoirsd.com Located in the middle of downtown, Boudoir is a sultry dance club with three distinct areas, each with its own personality. The atmosphere is a mix of Moulin Rouge and Chicago. more than two hours to explore from Balboa Park past Petco Park and the Gaslamp District toward Harbor Drive. Tours require reserva- tions, and there is a three-person minimum, although organizers will try to group people with other rid- ers, if necessary. San Diego Seal Tours Seaport Village, 500 Kettner Blvd. or Star of India at the Maritime Museum 1492 North Harbor Drive 800-868-7482 This jaunt gives tourists the best of both land and sea. The amphibious open-air vehicle tours by the most attractions in the city and then hits the big bay for sights along the water. The 90-minute narrated jour- ney departs from two land-based lo- cations—Seaport Village on Harbor Drive or next to Tall Ship, Star of India at the Maritime Museum. The boat portion sails past sea lions, Cal- ifornia brown pelicans, and other wildlife species that call the bay home. Other points of interest from the cruise are mansions lining the hillside of Point Loma, the North Is- land Naval Air Station, Point Loma Submarine Base, the Marine Mam- mal Training Center, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Corporate Helicopters 3753 John J. Montgomery Dr., Suite 2 858-505-5650 www.corporatehelicopters.com Adventurers can get a bird's eye view of San Diego in a helicopter tour over the city. Flight lines include tours over beaches, Sunset Cliffs, La Jolla, Mission Bay, Sea World, Bel- mont Park or The North County coastline, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Del Mar Racetrack, La Jolla, Coron- ado Bridge, Petco Park, San Diego Zoo, and Qualcomm Stadium, among others. Tours continued from P. 37 The El Dorado Cocktail Lounge mixes craft cocktails, pool tables, DJs, and live bands with a dark, 19th century Western saloon décor. If you want to dance and you have a thing for the Wild West, this is the place to be. Prohibition 548 5th Ave. www.prohibitionsg.com Prohibition is a live jazz cocktail bar with a cozy, upscale atmosphere. Just be aware that it's fairly exclu- sive. Entry is on a first-come basis, and there is a dress code. For more information on the dress code and house rules, visit the website. Altitude Sky Lounge Marriott San Diego 660 K St. 619-450-2437 www.altitudeskybar.com The Sky Lounge is the Marriott's super posh rooftop bar. The view, which overlooks the city and Padres baseball field, has been called "ab- solutely amazing" and "outrageous" by visitors. The atmosphere, with lighting effects in rainbow hues, is all city chic, so dress accordingly. Dance Clubs Club Sabbat 3780 Park Blvd. www.clubsabbat.net Club Sabbat is regarded as the place for industrial and new wave dance music. The club attracts a gothic crowd that pulls out all the stops on crazy outfits, but don't let that scare you away. The vibe is fun, bouncy, and friendly. Official Club Sabbat dancers may put on a show using fire or break out their best Cirque du Soleil-style act. Queen Bee's 3925 Ohio St. 619-255-5147 www.queenbeessd.com Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center is a multi-purpose venue centrally lo- cated in North Park San Diego. Queen Bee's hosts everything from concerts to dance classes, art shows, and special events. There are always a ton of things going on at once in this venue. The main room hosts a main stage and huge dance floor, as well as several walls for hanging art- work. The center is home to dance lessons during the day, but the DJ takes over at night, opening up the venue to a huge dance party. There is usually a cover depending on what's scheduled. Check Queen Bee's website for more information. Voyeur 755 5th Ave. 619-756-7678 www.voyeursd.com Voyeur is a nightclub with a huge LED light wall that moves along with the music. The club features different DJs playing electronica. continued on page 40

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