Thad's
Swingers club, San DiegoOpen
Thad's is open. Rated 4.2★ from 132 Google reviews; the newest review is from October 2026.
- 4.2★Average rating
- 132reviews
- October 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Monclosed
- Tueclosed
- Wed00:00–04:00, 20:00–04:00
- Thu20:00–00:00
- Fri20:00–02:00
- Sat20:00–02:00
- Sunclosed
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 3517 E St, San Diego, CA 92102
- Phone
- +1619-237-8849
- Website
- thads619.com
- Newest review
- October 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
Call after 4pm to get on the list for that evening; arriving earlier in the night means fewer people and quicker entry into activities.
- Privacy
Multiple private rooms and themed spaces are available; some areas have audience seating if you wish to be watched.
- First visit
Arrive early, take your time exploring the spaces, and know that you can enjoy the facilities, lounge, and company without pressure to participate in anything beyond your comfort.
- Dress code
Men must be fully nude at all times; women may remain clothed or undress as they prefer.
- Facilities
Free lockers, pool, hot tub, fire pits, pool table, lounge areas, and a Saint Andrew's cross and swing are on site; soda and mixers available for your drinks.
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About Thad's
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Thad's is San Diego's longest-running private social club, operating since the mid-1970s in a dedicated venue with multiple themed spaces. A typical night involves arriving after 4pm (earlier is better), undressing per the dress code, and exploring a sprawling complex with a pool, hot tub, fire pits, lounge areas, and numerous private rooms equipped with furniture for play—some with audience spaces. The vibe is relaxed and consensual, with attentive staff who stay unobtrusive; the crowd tends toward couples and some single women, though the male-to-female ratio can vary significantly by night.
Thad's suits couples new to the lifestyle who want a low-pressure introduction, as well as experienced explorers seeking a classic, unpretentious venue. Recent Google reviews (2024–2026) are overwhelmingly positive, praising the amenities, friendly atmosphere, and the fact that people can participate at their own pace. Older online discussions mention the club has a long reputation and dedicated following, though some note the facility could use updates and point out that crowded nights and the gender ratio can fluctuate.
Overall, reviewers consistently describe Thad's as welcoming and authentic—a place where consent and respect are taken seriously, and where you're as free to watch, chat, and enjoy the facilities as you are to participate fully.
- Who goes
- Mostly couples and some single women; ages range from young adults to mature guests; predominantly local regulars with some tourists and people relocating to San Diego.
- How opinion has moved
- Opinion shifted markedly positive from 2022–2023 (mixed or cautious online discussion) to 2025–2026 (strong Google ratings praising staff, amenities, and atmosphere), suggesting either improved management or a change in reviewer base.
- Prices mentioned
- BYOB policy
What guests love
- Staff are attentive and helpful in maintaining comfort and safety without being intrusive or overbearing.
- The variety of spaces and amenities—pool, hot tub, fire pits, private rooms, and lounge areas—gives guests many ways to enjoy themselves.
- The atmosphere is relaxed and consensual, with people being respectful of boundaries and equally open to varying levels of participation.
- The availability of themed and equipped private rooms, including furniture designed for play and some with audience areas, caters to diverse interests.
- First-time visitors and new arrivals to San Diego report having unexpectedly great experiences and feeling welcomed by like-minded people.
- The club has a genuine, established community feel with a 50-year history rather than feeling commercialized or transactional.
What guests complain about
- The facility's physical condition could use updates and maintenance improvements, as noted in a few recent reviews.
- On very crowded nights (such as themed events), the atmosphere can become overwhelming and less intimate than hoped.
- The male-to-female ratio can be unbalanced on some nights, resulting in far more men than women seeking partners.
- Several rules must be followed, including a strict 8pm cutoff for being added to the list and restrictions on certain items; violating these can result in denial of entry.
- Some online commenters noted the club has a « skeezy » aesthetic, though most framed this affectionately as authentic rather than a genuine negative.
- Past experiences from over a decade ago mention the facility was not very clean, though recent 2026 reviews do not echo this complaint.
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Club facts, checked against sources
3 of 8 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.
- Membership
- Paid membership Club says Club website ×4 · November 2026
- Open on
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- Wednesday Confirmed Club website ×3 · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Thursday Confirmed Club website ×3 · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Friday Confirmed Club website ×4 · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Saturday Confirmed Club website ×4 · November 2026Google Maps · November 2026
- Dress code
- Towel Other sources say Reddit · September 2019
- Facilities
- Pool, Jacuzzi, Play rooms, Bar, Lockers Confirmed Google reviews · October 2026Google Maps · February 2024
- Drinks
- Bring your own Confirmed Google Maps · November 2026Google reviews · November 2025
- Wheelchair access
- No Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Booking
- Required Club says Club website ×4 · November 2026
- Closed for good
- No Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
Staff are great and make sure things are good and stay good. Not intrusive at all, but around so that everybody is comfortable. Fire pits and things to keep warm, lots of options for places to go and hang out. They have soda to mix with your drinks or to just drink if you want as well. Lockers for free. Pool, hot tub, pool table and plenty of options in door for fun.
Well set up. Some nights you don't match hopefully next time will.
Good vibes
Wild West 🔥 but please update and fix some stuff LOL
Piece of crap facility, I went in 2010. Not that great, hardly any women more men at the time.
It was my first time visiting SD. Also my first time here at Thads, I had a great time.
This place ha alot of rules make sure to call to get added to the list by 8pm and no garments are allowed nor any 420. BYOB good luck
A friend of mine tried for years to get me to go. Finally decided to go on Halloween and we had a blast. It was super crowded. But so much fun!!
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.2★ from 1323 reviews readnewest July 2025
- Reddit 15 reviews readnewest November 2023
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest October 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
pool · 6sex club · 3fun atmosphere · 6saturday night · 4welcoming people · 3cleanliness · 5security · 4naked · 2byob · 4respectful · 3
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (28 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The club's website and recent positive reviews suggest attentive management, but there is no evidence in the available reviews of the owner directly responding to feedback on public platforms.
Rating spread
Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.
Sources for this text: Google Maps, Reddit, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.
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