The Lily Pond in Balboa Park, San Diego, with Spanish Revival towers and palm trees behind it.

Make friends in San Diego

Looking to meet people in San Diego? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

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Coming up in San Diego

Upcoming dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks in San Diego. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in San Diego

Drinks

Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

Skip dinner and head straight to the bar, where a few new faces are waiting. Low-key and easy on the wallet, it's a good way to wind down after work.

Open to members 21 and over.

Drinks in San Diego

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People at a Timeleft drinks evening

Coffee

Saturdays at 1:00 pm.

Grab a coffee with a small group at a café we pick. It's relaxed and fits into even the busiest week.

Coffee in San Diego

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Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

Walks in San Diego

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San Diego by the numbers

1,087

Bookings in October

87

New faces in October

42

Events in October

Where you'll meet people in San Diego

We pick the places and book the tables, from North Park and Hillcrest to Little Italy and Downtown. Every venue we use in San Diego is rated 4.0 or higher on Google, so the food holds up its end of the evening.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

  • North Park and Hillcrest
  • Pacific Beach and La Jolla
  • Little Italy and Downtown
People walking and cycling along the boardwalk at Mission Beach in San Diego, with the beach on the right.

A few of the spots San Diegans keep going back to

  • Italian Google rating4.5(755 reviews)

    Alexander's on 30th

    30th Street, North Park

    19 Timeleft dinners

  • New Zealand-inspired burgers Google rating4.5(1,332 reviews)

    Dunedin

    30th Street, North Park

    16 Timeleft dinners

  • Farm-to-table, brunch Google rating4.6(1,637 reviews)

    Farmer's Bottega

    West Washington Street, Mission Hills

    11 Timeleft drinks nights

  • Italian-American Google rating4.6(667 reviews)

    RustiCucina

    Park Boulevard, Hillcrest

    13 Timeleft dinners

  • Wood-fired New American Google rating4.5(1,344 reviews)

    Trust

    Park Boulevard, Hillcrest

    9 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.7(807 reviews)

    Siamo Napoli Restaurant

    8 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The downtown San Diego skyline seen across the bay from Coronado, with a small beach in front.

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in San Diego

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, drinks, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in San Diego and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in San Diego

How can I make friends in San Diego?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, drinks, coffee, or a walk in San Diego, based on your interests, personality and language. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in San Diego?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:00 pm, drinks on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 1:00 pm, and walks on Saturdays at 3:00 pm. There are also singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts, or at midnight the night before if that would fall between midnight and 8:00 am.
Where in San Diego do they happen?
At restaurants, bars, cafés, and meeting points in North Park and Hillcrest, in Pacific Beach and La Jolla, and in Little Italy and Downtown. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does Timeleft cost in San Diego?
To book, you need a Timeleft subscription. It covers every event you book while it's active, and food and drinks are paid separately at the venue. Prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. If you'd rather come with someone, invite them from your booking and you'll be in the same group. They don't need a membership for that event if it's their first Timeleft booking. The guide to your first dinner walks through booking step by step.
Is it safe to meet strangers in San Diego?
Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and there's no one-to-one messaging before you meet the group. 99% of Timeleft events happen without any safety incident. If you report someone, you're never put in the same group as them again. Our safety guidelines cover the rest.
Is Timeleft in San Diego for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in San Diego?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in San Diego, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the US?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Dallas. See every location.

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