NOVA Dress Code, Age & ID FAQ:

We do enforce a dress code. We want you to be comfortable while you’re here, which means looking your best.

• No sandals or flip-flops (open-toed heels are allowed)
• No tank tops
• No sportswear like athletic shorts and jerseys. (DJ merchandise and hats are allowed).

Nova SD strictly adheres to the regulations put forth by the California Alcohol Beverage Control regarding entrance into nightclubs. You must be at least 21 years old to come to NOVA SD.

Everyone must show valid identification. Failure to produce identification may result in refusal of entry.

We do not accept the following as valid identification: Expired or punched IDs, DMV computer printouts, photocopies of IDs or birth certificates.

We will accept foreign ID’s and passports, if they include a photo ID, have a name and date of birth in English, and can be validated as a real ID.

False and/ or counterfeit IDs will be confiscated and turned over to the local police department.

Nova SD reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone.

• Professional-Grade Tripods, Monopods, Drones, professional cameras with interchangeable/detachable lenses, video cameras
• Laser pointers, flashlights
• Tablets/laptops.
• Audio/video recording equipment (excluding mobile phones).
• Musical Instruments (Including whistles, etc.).
• Hydration Backpacks, Camelbaks, Water Containers etc.
• Backpacks (large totes, large purses, duffle bags) (maximum of 12” x 12” x 6”).
• Weapons of any Kind (Including pocketknives, pepper spray, etc.). Pepper sprays will be returned upon exiting. 
• Illegal Substances. drugs or drug paraphernalia/Weed pen of any kind.
• Animals or pets of any kind (service animals ok)
• Toys of any kind, including Large stuffed animals (small stuffed animals ok), glowsticks, props or anything deemed unsafe.
• Glass, Metal, or Plastic containers of any kind.
• Outside food or beverages
• Totems, hula-hoops or poi
• CBD, THC, or cylindrical tobacco cartridges
• Items deemed as posing a threat to the safe enjoyment of the concert by management.
• Mace/Markers
• Over-The-Counter Medication
• balloons, flowers
• inflatables

Management reserves all rights to refuse entry.

We follow all local & state health guidelines, per San Diego County, there are no COVID-19 entry requirements at this time.

Masks are not required at this time.

Doors open at 10pm and close at 2:00am Friday & Saturday Nights

Items can be retrieved Monday through Friday from 10am – 5pm (excluding holidays), please call 619.544-9500 or email info@novasd.com to confirm lost items beforehand.

We are a cashless venue and accept the following forms of payment:

• Credit/debit cards
• Apple/Google/Samsung Pay

Please view Nova Late Night Menu.