The Balboa

How The Balboa compares in San Diego

Our directory lists 58 bars in San Diego. Among the 58 listings with Google review counts, The Balboa is ranked 20 by number of reviews; listings with equal counts share a rank. Its 1,367 reviews compare with an average of 1,293.

The average rating among 58 rated bars is 4.46/5. The Balboa scores 4.7/5, 0.24 points above that average; 1 have a higher rating. To find the best bar & grill for your visit, compare the rating, review count, distance and opening times together.

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When The Balboa is open

The Balboa lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4 PM–10 PM; Friday, Saturday: 12 PM–12 AM; Sunday: 12 PM–10 PM.

The weekly schedule totals 7 open days and 58 hours. There is no regular closed day in the supplied schedule. The earliest listed opening is 12 PM and the latest closing is 12 AM.

Planning a visit in San Diego

Looking for bars open on Sunday in San Diego? The Balboa lists Sunday hours of 12 PM–10 PM. Check other Sunday opening options in the city.

For bars open late, this listing has closing times of 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. See the full schedule below for split opening periods and closing times after midnight.

As of Friday 1:14 PM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 12 am. Browse bars open now in San Diego using the recorded regular schedules.

Other bars near The Balboa

Within about 3 miles of The Balboa, our directory contains 34 other bars. The closest listed option is The Corner Drafthouse, 0.4 miles away. Of the 5 nearest listings below, 5 have a supplied rating and 0 of those rate higher.

Distances are straight-line estimates, including nearby listings across city boundaries. Travel routes may be longer.

Bars in ZIP code 92101

The Balboa is in ZIP code 92101. Our directory contains 332 businesses in this ZIP area, including 23 other bars. You can compare bars in San Diego, 92101, or browse all businesses in ZIP 92101.

Reviews and photos of The Balboa

The listing’s 4.7/5 Google rating is based on 1,367 reviews. View The Balboa on Google Maps for the review text, additional photos and recent listing updates. Our source information was collected on 2026-10-30.

The Balboa: hours, phone and reviews

What are The Balboa hours?

The Balboa lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4 PM–10 PM; Friday, Saturday: 12 PM–12 AM; Sunday: 12 PM–10 PM.

Is The Balboa open now?

As of Friday 1:14 PM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 12 am. This is calculated from regular hours; holiday changes may differ.

What is the phone number for The Balboa?

Call The Balboa at (619) 955-8525.

Where is The Balboa located?

The Balboa is at 1863 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.

How is The Balboa rated?

Its Google Maps listing has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 1,367 reviews.

Map and directions to The Balboa

Use the map to locate 1863 Fifth Ave in San Diego, or get directions to The Balboa.