Calling all islanders! “Love Island USA” has become a full-blown summer phenomenon in San Diego.
The Peacock fan-favorite attracted hundreds of locals to the show’s audition experience at Pacific Beach a few weeks ago, where islander hopefuls lined up for their chance to join the villa, and it continues to gather crowds of viewers at watch parties across the city each week.
Now, after more than 30 episodes of drama, bombshells and send-offs, the nation’s latest pop culture obsession is set to air its highly anticipated season 7 finale at 6 p.m. PDT Sunday.
Hoping to tune in on the fun and couple up with fellow fans? Here’s your guide to the San Diego bars and venues hosting “Love Island” watch parties this Sunday.
Gilly’s House of Cocktails
In late June, dozens of fans lined El Cajon Boulevard and Louisiana Street hoping to snag a spot inside Gilly’s House of Cocktails in University Heights to attend one of the bar’s many weekly Sunday watch parties. Gilly’s is once again going all out for the finale this Sunday, hosting screenings at 6 and 8 p.m., complete with themed cocktails. 2306 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. 619-298-6008. gillyscocktails.com
Mavericks Beach Club
With daily “Love Island USA” watch parties, except on Wednesdays, that fill the place’s seats, Mavericks Beach Club in Pacific Beach is once again inviting fans to its finale watch party at 6 p.m. 860 Garnet Ave., San Diego. 858-999-0348. maverickssd.com
Tom’s Watch Bar
According to this sports bar, a new hot watch party is on its calendar. Steps away from Petco Park, Tom’s Watch Bar is hosting a Love Island Night with two screenings at 6 and 8 p.m. 815 J St Suite #101, San Diego. 619-225-7924. tomswatchbar.com
Brisa
For fans with a reservation, Brisa in Little Italy is continuing its weekly Sunday watch party for the finale from 6 to 9 p.m. 2101 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. 619-303-0415. brisasd.com
El Chingon
In downtown, El Chingon’s bar seating is set to be full once again as it hosts a watch party at 6 p.m., followed by a showing of “Beyond the Villa,” which follows last season’s islanders. 560 Fifth Ave., San Diego, 619-501-1919. elchingon.com
Wonderland
With specialty cocktails and $1.25 oysters, Wonderland is bringing the villa watch party a little closer to home in Ocean Beach at 6 p.m. 5083 Santa Monica Ave. Suite 2B, San Diego. 619-255-3358. wonderlandob.com
619 Spirits
619 Spirits in North Park is inviting fans to “sip cocktails, share food and scream at the screen” at 6 p.m. 3015 Lincoln Ave., San Diego. 619-269-2757. 619spirits.com
Northside Tavern
With prizes, themed drinks and more, Northside Tavern in Ocean Beach is inviting fans to its watch party from 6 to 7 p.m. 2228 Bacon St., San Diego. 619-228-9980. northsidetavernob.com
Originally Published: July 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM PDT