Waterfall bars, see-through dance floors and multiple VIP areas are part of this four-level nightclub's appeal. A 1,200-gallon shark tank adds to the ambiance of this club, and DJs spin everything from house to funk to soul.
WET Nightclub
396 S. First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 282-8938
wetsj.com
Located in San Pedro Square, Sabor Tapas Bar and Lounge keeps it hopping with outdoor band performances, two music rooms complete with their own hip-hop and house music dance floors, and a full bar and food until 1:30 a.m. Bottle service and VIP tables are available.
Sabor Tapas Bar and Lounge
72 N. Almaden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 287-1737
saborlounge.net
Toons Nightclub, a popular hot spot for San Jose students, offers pop, reggae and hip-hop music on the dance floor and a separate pool room with billiards and arcade games. Private parties are available, and VIPs can skip the line by signing up for the guest list.
Toons Nightclub
52 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 292-7464
toonsnightclub.com
On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the San Jose Bar and Grill is transformed into a dance club with guest DJs spinning soul, dance, hip-hop and anything in between. Located on popular Second Street in downtown, the crowds are often casually dressed, sports-loving students and locals.
San Jose Bar and Grill
85 S. 2nd St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 286-2397
sanjosebarandgrill.com
Soul, funk and hip-hop are spun by resident DJs at the Agenda Lounge in downtown San Jose. Wednesday night features salsa night, complete with dance lessons before the dance party starts. Live jazz, blues and funk acts are also popular and performed upstairs or on the heated, outdoor patio.
Agenda Lounge
399 S. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 287-3991
agendalounge.com
Latin music is the specialty at Club Caribe, which offers salsa dancing on Wednesday nights and an action-packed dance floor for its well-dressed clubbers. The club's signature drink is a sweet alcoholic beverage called a Jarrito.
Club Caribe
1001 S. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 297-7272
A gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender nightclub, Brix has an inclusive atmosphere. Wii party nights, drink specials and live dancers encourage its clientele to let loose on the dance floor.
Brix
349 S. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 947-1975
brixnightclub.com