January 16, 2006
About Club Founder Jeff James
San Diego 's only true "dance club" in the Gaslamp, belo, launches February 2, 2006 , with our Exclusive Grand Opening.
Belo is owned by club founder and entrepreneur Jeff James.
With a background in real estate development, and fashion, Jeff brings years of successful business expertise to belo. It is Jeff's vision that drives the entire belo operation to be the only true superclub in San Diego .
In 1993, Jeff became one of the original investors in E Street Alley, the first premiere restaurant and nightclub in the Gaslamp. Not resting on his laurels, the very next year, Jeff partnered with Michael Viscuso, one of the original partners of E St Alley to open V2O, a 30,000 square foot restaurant/entertainment complex at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach . V20 brings a unique blend of dinner, dancing and nitelife, with a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere, that is a fusion of both cool (dining) and hot (dancing) at the same time.
Moving on to bring a true premiere superclub to San Diego, in October, 2004, Jeff purchased E St Alley from Michael Viscuso, and began designing what would become Belo, the next level of nightlife culture in San Diego.
Jeff's next project was begun in December, 2005, when he inked a deal with the developers of Pacific Resort International in Cabo San Lucas, for a proposed five star beachfront boutique hotel and spa, scheduled to open in 2007. The facility will include a premier restaurant/nightclub, which will be designed and staffed by Mr. James. He will also book entertainment for the venue and have an equity interest in the project.
Belo is San Diego 's only true "superclub," in the mold of Crobar ( Chicago , New York , Miami ) and Ministry of Sound ( London ). With over 20,000 square feet of hot, ultra-chic décor; three different rooms; and top-flite, internationally-known DJ talent, belo will be the destination for San Diego 's club-goers. The club is named for its location nestled under the Gaslamp.
Belo's versatile space, spacious dance floors, intimate corners, comfortable couches and a great vibe can provide the perfect atmosphere for a wide range of events. Ranging from small, intimate gatherings to large scale productions including product launches, photography/video shoots, fashion shows, art shows, film screenings, corporate receptions, sit-down dinners, and dance parties, the club's capacity ranges from 30 to 1,200 people.
For more information, please contact Jessica Cline, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 619-231-9200, or Jessica@belosandiego.com.