The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store has been in its same La Jolla location since 1977. Before that, it was located in Pacific Beach where shows even featured then-unknown Gallagher, Robin Willams, David Letterman and Michael Keaton on the same bill. Popular comedians still grace its stages regularly from Jeff Altman (often seen on to Roseanne Barr. Note that there is a two-drink minimum and that parking can be a bit tough so plan to arrive a little early. The interior is a little dated and can use a refresh, but you won't really notice after the laughing starts. They do not serve food.