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Southwestern Yacht Club

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“ We joined SWYC mostly because we were able to get a slip in a short period of town and it made sense financially (we have a 33 foot sailboat) . ” in 3 reviews

“ The food was amazing, prime rib , salmon, salads, potatoes, cooked veggies, huge dessert selection and much more! ” in 3 reviews

“ Enjoyed my Cobb salad with chicken. ” in 2 reviews

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2702 Qualtrough St

San Diego, CA 92106

San Antonio Ave

Fleetridge, Point Loma

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Wonderful view, service and nice lunch selections. Members may invite guests to enjoy a pleasant meal.

Came here for a birthday party, where the guest of honor reserved a room. I don't understand why so many county clubs are so outdated! The carpets, walls, etc. I guess patrons don't care about that. Our server was really sweet and took drink orders right away, but it went downhill with the food. Half of us got the wrong order, or items missing, or their food just didn't come! One member of our party didn't even get to place her order! I had to flag down the server to tell her. My food was wrong and was so disappointing. I was brought the veggie quinoa bowl and there was zero flavor to that. I asked where the fruit was for my kids, and she's like Oh we don't have any. Like, it's on the menu, and were you going to tell me?? I definitely won't go back there and would encourage anyone planning a party to look elsewhere.

Attended my company's Holiday event here, and it was a fantastic setting with a private indoor dining area, and also a beautiful outdoor patio area / bar for mingling. The staff was very friendly, and the food was excellent! Prime rib was delicious and the chicken was tender and flavorful. They have their own private Southwestern Yacht Club Cabernet, which was wonderful. Beautiful views right on the water. I don't have a boat, but this place inspires me to get one.

They call it the friendliest yacht club, and it's true. Each time we've been here we have met someone friendly. The servers are amazing, too. They have a small but solid menu. Beautiful views from dining area and dogs are allowed on the lower patio. It is a members only (reciprocal clubs included) and not open to the public.

I do not frequent many yacht clubs... You know, the club "standards" like shoes & shirt required. (Shrugs) Southwestern Yacht Club - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7v7dnlWhTwc7lW4Vex2ZiQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ We were at the guest slip overnight; just finished the N2E race. (i.e. - NEWPORT to enSANaDiego race) Originally, we were planning to make the sail to Ensenada but Mexico's COV-19 restrictions left plenty of room for potential problems. We were not particularly fond of being removed from the vessel; blood tested, and quarantining of the entire team... Yeh, so enSANaDiego sounded perfect! Guest Slip (Right across from the yacht club) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Wt6PJs8SRPKeeS8TkWrZPQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ To say the skipper and crew were tired, hungry, and a bit edgy after the 20 hour race would be a huge understatement. BW'HA! 'And after almost a full day of sailing down the coast, one can work up quite a thirst. It was time for a drink!... 'Or three. "Okole mauna!" (Hawaiian: Bottoms up!) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=D4EQvMMcuo4JAfP3sktkCQ&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ My libation of choice was a Modelo with a wedge of lime. Truthfully, I am not a very big drinker, less so when it comes to beer. However, I noticed a beer of choice amongst fellow sailors is Modelo. So, when in Rome, "Modelo, por favor." Front Waiting Area - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EMW4ruuSGE5icBnNW8j6LA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ The attention & service we received at the club was great; the servers were professional, courteous, and helpful. We ate at the club twice; lunch & dinner. For lunch, I had the Boar Belly Banh Mi. My friend asked, "What is that?" Well, pork belly is not for the skinny jeans, grass grazing, tree hugging, calorie counting, spring water drinking, kind've person. Think gluttonous, artery clogging, this sh*t is sooooo bad for you, steak cut strips of bacon and that pretty much sums it up. Now, take that kept friendly, bacon steak and marry it with the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, banh mi... 'Delicious. Boar Belly Banh Mi - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Mv9NG0w4ABD7GSEYykKKQw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ My lunch order came with a side, our waitress highly recommended the tater tots. I thought, really?... 'Tater tots? Hmph, okay, why not. All I can say is the lady knows her tots! (Thumbs up) The little golden brown cylinders of potatoes were cooked perfectly; crunchy with a light crust, moist & flavorful, and not too oily. I'd have to say it was the first time that I ever took notice of something as simple as a tater tot. Tater tot trivia: Here's a little fun fact; he actual name "tater tot" is a registered trademark of the American frozen food company, Ore-Ida. Much lot like Coke, Band-Aid, and Styrofoam... 'And the more you know. Tater Tots© - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PIial_5QC6AyGAHFfsmIHA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Later that evening, we were back for dinner. The skipper was meeting his his brother-in-law and nephews at the yacht club. Again, the service was exemplary as before. The menu offered a lot of great selections, prime rib sliders, shrimp tacos, a variety of salads, fish & chips, lamb burger, chicken pot pie, meatloaf, and a 20 oz ribeye... 'My favorite cut. I just wanted something simple and Yacht Burger was the obvious choice; cooked medium. The burger's a half pound of Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, griddled brioche bun. (Option to add cheese or bacon) I passed on the added cheese or bacon; I used up my fatty points earlier with their pork belly sandwich at lunch. For my side, I had fries and like lunch, my meal was very good. The hamburger wasn't spectacular but for what it was, it was done well. There have been times when I've eaten @ a restaurant and thought, "How do you mess up a burger?!" HA! Had a good race, made some great memories like being caught in the doldrums at 1am, falling asleep at the helm, while trying to make it around the most northern of the Coronado Islands. Up until that point, we were making good time... 'And the rest of the race into enSANaDIEGO harbor shall never be spoken of again. I look forward to the next time I'm in the area and have the opportunity to visit the Southwestern Yacht Club again. I've thought about going a club in the Dana Point area but it always comes back to $$$, plus the fact they don''t honor coupons. Oh, yeah, and that thing called "standards." Life is Good, make it Great! Fair winds, be well, be safe. - Big Aloha, DJ Food: 4 Ambiance: 4 Service: 5 Value: 4

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I would give one star. Except for the fact our initial server was amazing. The secondary server was horrible. He was so upset that I asked to have the bread for the sandwich I ordered be rye/white bread instead of sourdough. Then when he brought the order and they had made it with sourdough I asked him to take it back and change it. He huffed and took the sandwich around the back-not towards where he came from the kitchen. Then I didn't get my food back for 45 minutes. We were there for 3 hours and then we had to go inside and ask for the check.

Very lackluster dining experience for Sunday lunch!! Though the patio was sparsely patronized, the service was abominable. Staff did not clear tables, allowing birds to pick at food left on vacant tables. Staff was exceedingly slow to take our order. Staff never checked on us during the meal. Staff never returned to fill water glasses, etc.. Then the wait for our check after our meal was exhausting. The reason they even get 2 stars is because the view and setting was pleasant, and the food was good. If my friend who is a member wants to take me here again, I'll suggest another place!!

We had a graduation party there and wow! Was an awesome time!!! Class off 2022 congrats!!! The food was amazing, prime rib, salmon, salads, potatoes, cooked veggies, huge dessert selection and much more! Staff were amazing, we definitely paid for our party but it was well worth it!!!! Such a great dinner on the marina and fun dancing!!! Thank you San Diego Yacht club for hosting an amazing memory!!!

This Place is a Hidden wonder of San Diego Has Very good food, Great friendly service, And a Spectacular view in a Friendly atmosphere;

I had lunch at Southwestern Yacht Club's restaurant today. I ordered their Ceasar salad. The menu claimed it was a Ceasar Salad, with croutons. I ordered it with chicken. What I got was a joke. The romaine lettuce was chopped, not torn, their verson of Ceasar dressing had not one thing in common with actual Ceasar Dressing, it came with an oil and vinegar dressing. I asked for Ceasar Dressing so they brought something that had no resemblance in any form to it. Their Ceasar Salad without a doubt was the worst Ceasar Salad I have ever experienced, anywhere. I ended up not eating it at all and settled with an order of onion rings (greasy onion rings, but edible.) We were charged the full price for whatever that salad like thing was even though I only tasted it with two forkfuls and some of the chicken. We paid it without complaint and left. Southwestern Yacht Club needs to take a serious look at just how their restaurant is being managed.

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by evandiaz | May 19, 2023 | Yacht Club Members

Southwestern Yacht Club (SWYC) southwesternyc.org 2702 Qualtrough St. San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 222-0438

Facilities: Bar service daily 1130 – 2100. Food service Mon-Thu 11300-1430 & 1700- 2000; Fri 1130 – 2100; Sat-Sun 0830 – 2100. 385 member slips. Dry storage with 6000# hoist. Guest docks for reciprocal Yacht Club members with reservations, based on availability.

Membership: Total members: 780 (40% power, 60% sail). Memberships available. Two sponsors required. Flag & Regular initiation: $500 – $10,000; dues: $126/mo.

Junior program: year-around program plus summer sailing classes open to general public. Full time Junior Director

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About Southwestern Yacht Club

SWYC has an unmatched location in a beautiful Point Loma residential area within the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.  There are nearby walking trails, restaurants and boating services, plus quick access to San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean from our docks.  With incredible Point Loma and San Diego Bay vistas, SWYC also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art yachting clubhouse and facilities which were refurbished in 2010.

Southwestern Yacht Club believes in giving back to the community. The Benefit on the Bay Events (Gala, Race with post-race BBQ, and Anglers Tournament) are annual fundraising events with all proceeds benefiting a worthy San Diego foundation. SWYC is proud to support several community events including the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs), the White Sea Bass Release Project and other charitable programs.

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The mission of the San Diego Yacht Club is to encourage and foster interest in all aspects of yachting

Tucked away in beautiful Point Loma, the San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked among the top 5 yacht clubs in the Nation and is recognized by the  Club Leadership Forum  as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world.

Throughout its existence, the San Diego Yacht Club has evolved from a small gathering of boating enthusiasts joining together in 1886 to a world-renowned yachting community recognized for its success in bay sailing, ocean racing, predicted log racing, cruising, angling, and its support of youth programs at all levels. Competitions have ranged from Major National and World Championships to the Lipton Cup, from Junior Regattas to the Olympics, and from Classic yachts to the America’s Cup. Training and racing programs are available for adults as well as juniors.

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• Address: 2702 Qualtrough St.,San Diego CA 92106
• Phone: 619.222.0438 Fax: 619.222.-8214
• Web Site: southwesternyc.org
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SWYC has an unmatched location in a beautiful Point Loma residential area within the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.  There are nearby walking trails, restaurants and boating services, plus quick access to San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean from our docks.  With incredible Point Loma and San Diego Bay vistas, SWYC also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art yachting clubhouse and facilities.

Southwestern Yacht Club believes in giving back to the community. The Benefit on the Bay Events (Gala, Race with post-race BBQ, and Anglers Tournament) are annual fundraising events with all proceeds benefiting a worthy San Diego foundation. SWYC is proud to support several community events including the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs), the White Sea Bass Release Project and other charitable programs.

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A Southwestern Yacht Club is located at 2702 Qualtrough St, San Diego, CA 92106

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A Southwestern Yacht Club is open: Sunday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM Friday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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The San Diego Yacht Club was started in 1886 and is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States. Since 1886, SDYC has been the home of world-class sailing, and it’s easy to see why. With its prime location on Shelter Island, SDYC offers stunning views of San Diego Bay, as well as easy access to the open ocean.

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Some of the key facilities include Full Service Sailing Center, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Gym, Restaurant and Bar, Wet Slips, etc.

The club operates all year round and offers a range of membership types to suit everyone. There are programs for juniors, families, and those looking to race or cruise. If you’re looking for a world-class sailing experience in the heart of San Diego, the San Diego Yacht Club is hard to beat.

#2: Southwestern Yacht Club

The Southwestern Yacht Club is located in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood and has been a fixture of the community since 1925. The club is situated on beautiful San Diego Bay, offering stunning views of the city skyline. The Southwestern Yacht Club is famous for its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day.

The club has a full-service clubhouse, complete with a restaurant, bar, and event space. There are also tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a gym on-site. In addition, the club operates a wet slip marina, making it easy to get out on the water.

The Southwestern Yacht Club offers a variety of membership types, including social, racing, and cruising memberships. The club is open year-round and hosts a variety of events, making it the perfect place to meet friends and neighbors.

Currently, there are over 800 members, making the Southwestern Yacht Club one of the largest and most friendly yacht clubs in San Diego.

#3: Silver Gate Yacht Club

The Silver Gate Yacht Club was founded in 1952. It is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego and is situated on the beautiful San Diego Bay. The club has a rich history and a proud tradition of sailing.

The club was recently renovated and now has a modern clubhouse complete with a restaurant, bar, and event space. The Silver Gate Yacht Club also has a marina with wet and dry slips. This allows members to conveniently access the open ocean.

The club’s fleets include cruising fleets, fishing fleets, and racing fleets. The Silver Gate Yacht Club is home to a variety of events throughout the year, including the world-famous San Diego Yacht Club Race Week.

This is one of the largest and most prestigious yacht races in the world. If you are a lover of music and dance, the Silver Gate Yacht Club has got you covered. As a member, you get the chance to access the 2013 New clubhouse facilities, dining facilities, Heated pool and spa, Library, and work-out room. All these facilities are state of the art and will make your stay enjoyable.

#4: Point Loma Yacht Club

Point Loma Yacht Club is among the top yacht clubs in San Diego. It is situated in the Point Loma neighborhood and has a rich history dating back to the 90s. The club is properly equipped with all the amenities you would need for a great sailing experience.

The Point Loma Yacht Club has a clubhouse that overlooks the beautiful San Diego Bay. There are races and cruises all year long, making this the perfect place to spend your free time. Some of the races include the Bob Kearns Memorial Race, the Charity Bay Race, and Jimmy Rogers Memorial Race.

The Point Loma Yacht Club also has a wet slip marina. This is convenient for members who want to keep their boats at the club. Some of the benefits of being a member of the Point Loma Yacht Club include access to the clubhouse and its facilities, discounts on boat slips, and discount on fuel.

The club also has a variety of social events throughout the year. Its clubhouse is also available for weddings and other special occasions. If you are looking for a top-notch yacht club in San Diego, look no further than the Point Loma Yacht Club.

#5: Mission Bay Yacht Club

Mission Bay Yacht Club is located in the heart of Mission Bay and is just minutes from the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and downtown. The club has a rich history starting from 1927 and has been a cornerstone of the community ever since.

The club is famous for its hospitable members and beautiful location. MBYC has an online apparel store, several social events throughout the year, an award-winning website, and a clubhouse that is open to members and their guests.

MBYC offers a variety of membership types to suit every need, including flag members, out-of-town members, social members, military members, and more. The club has a renowned tradition of the Corinthian sailboat racing. This is an annual regatta that has been taking place at the MBYC for over 60 years. The staff is incredibly friendly, and theree are a number of other reasons this club lands on our list of the best yacht clubs in San Diego.

Some of its famous champions include Doug Hart, David Tillson, and many others. The Mission Bay Yacht Club is the perfect place for anyone who loves sailing or wants to learn more about the sport.

These are the top 5 yacht clubs in San Diego. Each club has its own unique history and tradition. As a member of any of these clubs, you will have access to some of the best sailing experiences in the world. So, what are you waiting for? Give them a call today if you’re looking to join, or book our catamaran yacht today to get a feel for yachting today!

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