Obama's In: Where to Watch the Inauguration in San Diego

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From the archives: January 13, 2009

See which restaurants, bars and special event spaces are hosting inaugural parties to celebrate President Obama's inauguration on Januray 20th. From the looks of our list below, it seems that San Diego will be partying all day (and night) long. Don't see your event on our list? Email us and we'll get it added asap.

San Diego's Presidential Inauguration Events

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended On Broadway Events Center
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    615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Comedian Joe Torrey will host an inaugural party at On Broadway with music, dancing, and live performances starting at 8pm. Presale tickets are $25.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hacienda Casa Blanca
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    700 N Johnson Ave Ste A, El Cajon, CA 92020 (map)

    Enjoy the festivities over coffee and breakfast starting at 8am the Hacienda in El Cajon, organized by the East County Democratic Club. No cover, but you should rsvp to 619-933-1526.

  3. 3 Bacchus Wine Market
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    647 G St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Stop in on the evening of the inauguration for a wine tasting event at Bacchus downtown from 7pm-closing.

  4. 4 Schneiderman, Lawrence, Md - Ucsd
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    9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 (map)

    Gather with thousands if UCSD faculty, students, staff and friends to hear a live radio address among the trees outside the Price Center. The event is free.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average UltraStar Del Mar Highlands 8
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    12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130 (map)

    Log on to www.msnbcevents.com to get tickets to the HD presentation of the inauguration frm 8am-12pm on January 20 at the Del Mar Highlands movie theater.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended East Village Tavern & Bowl
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    930 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Stop in for a taste of election and inaugural-themed cocktails like the $700 Billion Martini by SVEDKA from January 14 through January 20.

  7. 7 McGregor's Grill & Ale House
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    10475 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 (map)

    Stop in for a taste of election and inaugural-themed cocktails like the $700 Billion Martini by SVEDKA from January 14 through January 20.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Borders Books & Music
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    159 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020 (map)

    Celebrate America, democracy, and new beginnings at Borders with a very special inauguration party for kids. Bring the whole family for art activities, games, a scavenger hunt,and an official oath ceremony. Festivities start at 2pm and several San Diego Borders locations. Note: The even takes place Saturday January 17, 2009 (the weekend before the actual inauguration on January 20).

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Borders Books & Music
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    1072 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108 (map)

    Celebrate America, democracy, and new beginnings at Borders with a very special inauguration party for kids. Bring the whole family for art activities, games, a scavenger hunt,and an official oath ceremony. Festivities start at 2pm and several San Diego Borders locations. Note: The even takes place Saturday January 17, 2009 (the weekend before the actual inauguration on January 20).

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended W San Diego
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    421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    San Diego County Young Democrats big farewell to W at the W with an Obama Inauguration bash from 7:30pm to 1:30am. President Barack Obama's inauguration speech will be replayed at 9pm. No cover or event fee, but there is a cash bar with happy hour drink specials and inauguration themed cocktails all night. RSVP at www.sdcyoungdemocrats.com.

  11. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Pearl Hotel
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    1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

    The Pearl Hotel is celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama on their 10' x 13' projection screen and offering special "TacoRita" combos (2 tacos and a margarita for $10).

  12. 12 2 Star Rating: Below Average Hilton-San Diego Bayfront
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    1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    Odysea at the new Hilton San Diego Bayfront will be hosting an 'Inauguration Odysea,' a free inauguration viewing/happy hour party. Guests can sip on specialty inauguration cocktails such as the Yes We Can Gimlet, Michelle Muse, Barack Breeze and Radiance & Rosebud as well as Odysea's dim sum menu. The first cocktail for everyone is just $1.20 in honor of the historic January 20th inauguration day.

  13. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended City Heights Weingart Library
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    3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 (map)

    From 7pm to 10pm, catch a televised presentation, live blues and salsa music, and refreshments catered by the Big Kitchen. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. RSVP to the Performance Annex at (619) 641-6103.