The Comedy Store in San Diego

The Comedy Store in La Jolla

Laugh it up with Local Comedians at the World Famous Comedy Store
Article written by Kristel Boe
Some of the greatest comedians of our time have graced the comedy store stage including such favorites as Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Chris Tucker, and David Letterman. In fact, most of them began humbly on these stages long before they were house hold names. The Comedy store itself was put together by Mitsy and Sammy Shore (the parents of Comedian Polly Shore) and has withstood time to still produce great acts on stage and great memories for the audience.

Having only two locations, San Diego is lucky enough to house one of the world famous Comedy Stores in La Jolla. It is an absolute must see for San Diego residence and visitors. Located on Pearl Street in the heart of upscale suburbia, the night club is a wild watering hole compared to its surroundings. Shows are moderately priced ranging from under $10 on selected weekdays up to $20 for bigger name acts on the weekends. The comedy store has a full stocked bar, and encourages a two drink minimum.

The Store itself often showcases big name and big laugh acts from the tonight show, Comedy Central and Mad TV; yet one of the greatest things about the Store is catching shows which feature up and coming comedians, usually San Diego locals. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays usually feature amateur performers, but it is best to call in advanced to check the lineup. Such local comedians that are worth checking out are Matt Knost and Joe Charles. Both residence in Pacific Beach, their comfortable and confident stage presence, not to mention hilarious material, make them local comedians destined for bigger things. Their material, often revolving around their drunken fiascos, never fails to get the crowd rolling. Check with the Comedy Store staff for exact dates of when Joe and Matt will be performing.

The venue inside houses quite an audience, although the seating area and the stage are relatively close and intimate. If you are easily embarrassed avoid sitting in the front, Comedians often look to that area for material if their acts are running dry. The Store is a great place to take friends for a night away from the club scene, and also offers a unique and entertaining setting for a date. The material ranges from silly to raunchy but is guaranteed to be downright hilarious either way if you’ve had enough to drink.

They don’t call it the world famous for nothing! Put on a happy face and experience pure comedic talent at the Comedy Store in La Jolla, you’ll quickly see what all the hoopla is about.