When I went to SB XXXII (GB - NE, New Orleans) and XXXIII (Den - GB, San Diego) many of the "parties" were at places like Hard Rock, Planet Hollywood, House of Blues, and the like. The Commissioners Party in NO was in the convention center. Man, what a party that was!! All the different kind of food / drink that you could invision, along with all the eye-candy and NFL celebs. That is where I got RW's autograph.
SD was a little different - more laid back? They took one street and essentially closed it and opened the bars to the street. Pretty interesting.
My sister lives near PV, a bit of a hike to the city. Especially after having a few. May hope on a flight last minute.
Have fun!!