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Sommerset Suites Hotel $141 0.2 mi 0.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Friendship Hotel $29 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Park Manor Suites $165 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Balboa Park Inn $159 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown $270 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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L & L Hawaiian BBQ 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Mystic Mocha 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Chi Chocolat 1.5 mi 2.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Lips 0.9 mi 1.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Balboa Park 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
LaJollaCooks4U 8.2 mi 13.2 km 5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #63 of 262 attractions in San Diego
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Attraction type: Gay bar, Dance club/disco
Address: 3796 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA

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Reviews of The Brass Rail

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“Not a top attraction”
3 of 5 stars
Norgetroll
Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 11, 2008

If you are looking for a gay night spot this is one of the oldest and most known. Not sure it is a "must see". more

“wow”
5 of 5 stars
wheezer25
San Diego
Mar 8, 2007
0/3 found this review helpful

Great looking bar and friendly staff. What a change from the old Brass Rail. more

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3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA