Quick answer
The Comedy Store is at 916 Pearl St in La Jolla. Tickets typically run $15–$40 with a two-item minimum (food counts), shows are 21+, and reservations are strongly recommended because the room only holds about 200.
Upcoming shows at The Comedy Store La Jolla
We're not showing live listings for The Comedy Store La Jolla right now. Check the club's own calendar at thecomedystore.com or browse the San Diego events calendar.
Listings refresh daily from the club's own calendar. Prices and showtimes can change — confirm on the ticket page before you go.
Best for
Surprise LA drop-ins, comedy nerds, cheap weeknight showcases.
Parking
Street parking on Pearl and the residential blocks south of it is free but competitive; arrive 20 minutes early and expect a two- to four-block walk. The lots near Fay Ave charge $5–$15 in the evening and are the low-stress option.
Drinks & minimums
Two-item minimum, and food counts toward it — order a plate and one drink and you're covered. Drinks run $10–$15.
Where to sit
- •Center, rows 2–4 — the room is small enough that everything here feels intimate.
- •The back booths if you want distance from crowd work.
- •Anywhere on the aisle for a party of two; the tables are tight.
- •Avoid directly under the side speakers — the mix gets harsh.
Local tips
- •Reserve online; walk-ups get turned away on weekends.
- •Sunday and Monday showcases are the cheapest way to see six or seven comics for the price of one.
- •Unannounced guest sets happen most often on late weekend shows.
- •Pair the show with dinner on Prospect or a drink in the Village before doors.
Before & after the show
- La Jolla restaurants: Pearl and Prospect are packed with pre-show dinner options.
- La Jolla Cove: A 10-minute walk for sunset before an 8pm show.
Address: 916 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 · Official site: thecomedystore.com
The Comedy Store La Jolla FAQ
Do you need reservations for The Comedy Store La Jolla?+
Yes for weekends — the room seats around 200 and sells out. Weeknight showcases usually have walk-up availability but reserving online is still safer.
Is there a drink minimum at The Comedy Store?+
There is a two-item minimum per person, and food counts toward it, so a plate plus a drink satisfies it.
Do famous comedians drop in at the La Jolla Comedy Store?+
Regularly. Comics in town for larger shows use the room to work out material, and unannounced sets happen most often on late weekend shows.
Where do you park for the La Jolla Comedy Store?+
Free street parking on Pearl Street and the blocks south of it, or paid lots near Fay Ave for $5–$15. Arrive about 20 minutes early on weekends.
Other San Diego comedy clubs
American Comedy Co.
Gaslamp Quarter · $20–$45 + two-drink minimum
Mic Drop Comedy
Kearny Mesa · $20–$45
The Madhouse Comedy Club
Gaslamp Quarter · $15–$30 + two-drink minimum
The Comedy Palace
Kearny Mesa · $10–$25
Finest City Improv
North Park · $10–$20
National Comedy Theatre
Mission Hills · $18–$22
Back to the San Diego comedy clubs guide or the full events calendar.