Nova San Diego

Nova sits at 454 Sixth Ave. It is a twenty-minute walk from Seaport Village, placing it well within reach of the city’s waterfront activity.

The club runs on a steady diet of house and EDM, but it distinguishes itself from the nearby bars through its sheer physical scale. While most of the district’s nightlife is cramped into converted storefronts, Nova opts for a wide-open dance floor that actually accommodates a crowd without the usual shoulder-to-shoulder friction. The room runs smart and elegant, a contrast to the casual surf-bar atmosphere that dominates the rest of the strip. It is the better choice for those who prefer their nightlife with some breathing room.