Fluxx Nightclub, the former downtown San Diego nightlife venue, is tied to a recently sold property in the Gaslamp Quarter at 500 Fourth Ave.
The building, located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Island Street, has remained closed and unused since Fluxx shut down in late 2021 during the later stages of the pandemic. Chad Cline confirms to What Now San Diego that he and his cousin, Jason “Rocky” Nichols, have purchased the property, including the liquor license. No new concept has been announced for the space at this time.
Fluxx originally opened in 2010 and operated for more than a decade before closing. During its run, the club was a prominent part of the Gaslamp Quarter’s nightlife scene. Since its closure, the building has remained inactive, and the corner has seen little activity compared to previous years.
Cline and Nichols are established operators in San Diego’s bar and hospitality industry. Together, they operate The Waterfront Bar & Grill in Little Italy. Their portfolio also includes Aero Club, Sycamore Den, Werewolf, and Hearth House, all of which are well known within their respective neighborhoods.
While the purchase transfers ownership of a long-dormant Gaslamp property, no plans have been finalized or shared for the future use of the former Fluxx space. The building remains closed at this time, and no timeline has been provided for any potential reopening or redevelopment.
