Bayless Cobb | Foundation


The structural origins behind the work — grounded in real assets, global perspective, and disciplines built from the ground up.

Bayless Cobb | CEO King Diamond Inc | San Diego, New York, Los Angeles

Bayless Cobb | King Diamond Inc | AD Nightclub | RDG Design Group | Cor-Prop MGMT

FOUNDATION

Coronado-born entrepreneur Bayless Cobb is the architect of the King Diamond Inc. brand. With an instinct for bringing people together and a network spanning real estate, finance, and hospitality, he assembles ventures with the same precision used to design enduring structures.

His work—diamonds and rare materials drawn from the ground, real estate developed and stewarded over time, and projects rooted in exotic coastal locations—reflects a much older pattern.

That instinct is inherited.

As the son of a respected architect, Cobb was raised around form, structure, and execution.

As the grandson of a formidable business operator, he carries forward a deeper legacy—one built first from the ground up.

Long before modern globalization, Cobb’s grandfather made his fortune extracting value directly from the earth through Southwestern Coal Company, then translating that capital into lasting real estate through Cobb Properties and Crown Construction Company. His work spanned energy, construction, and land development, creating tangible assets designed to endure.

He was not merely adjacent to finance—he operated at its center. He was an active member of the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors of First National Bank, alongside leadership roles with Sparks Memorial Hospital, Rosalee Tilles Home, and the Fort Smith Art Center, and as president of both the Fort Smith Public Library and Hardscrabble Country Club. These were institutions of trust, governance, and long-term capital stewardship.

His reach extended well beyond domestic markets. Drawn to international business, he operated directly in overseas commercial circles in China, Japan, and the Philippines, including service as an overseas agent for Lykes Brothers Steamship Line—gaining firsthand exposure to global trade, logistics, and cross-border commerce at a time when few Americans did.

That global perspective shaped how he saw place. He acquired rare and exotic real estate early—jewel property in Lanikai, Oahu, and oceanfront land in Roatán, Honduras—recognizing the long-term value of scarce coastline, infrastructure potential, and natural beauty well before these locations were widely regarded as world-class destinations.

Roatán is now considered one of the premier dive locations on the planet, famed for its reefs and whale sharks. Lanikai Beach on Oahu is consistently ranked among the best beaches globally by World’s 50 Best Beaches and USA Today.

Cobb honors that legacy through modern ventures spanning real estate development, diamonds and rare materials, hospitality, nightlife, and art—operating across California, Miami, Hawaii, and select international destinations with a global, asset-driven perspective.

Bayless Cobb | Legacy

BAYLESS COBB - PRESS

Ranch & Coast - “There’s A Whole Lot Shaking Downtown”

“You’ve started hearing people in L.A. and New York talking about the Gaslamp,” says Bayless Cobb, principal partner and visionary behind AD Nightclub, which opened this summer in the onetime Red Circle space on E Street. “San Diegans have become much more demanding and sophisticated when it comes to culinary and nightlife [offerings]. They’ve traveled to L.A. and Vegas, so they have expectations. They expect ‘A’ level.”

Pacific Magazine - “Join the Club”

Pacific SD: What are a couple of the coolest things that happened at AD Nightclub in 2014?
Bayless Cobb, owner and principal partner: The most amazing thing that happened (this year) was watching the evolution of live performances at our “AD On Wednesday” events. Seeing the biggest-selling recording artists in the country performing in front of sold-out crowds in such a small and intimate venue literally changed everything…

San Diego News Downtown - Posh new nightclubs are upping the energy level

“AD is exquisite [with] exceptional attention to detail,” said Bayless Cobb, principal partner. “Every nook and cranny has something new to explore — even if you come a dozen times, you haven’t seen all the details.”

Eater San Diego - “Religion-Themed New Nightclub Encourages Sinning”

The newest nightclub to descend on the Gaslamp takes inspiration from on high, creating a "modern cathedral"-themed stage , with archways, candles, columns and stained glass, for a nightlife experience that includes theatrical performers, multimedia religious iconography and staff uniforms topped with Roman collars. Owner Bayless Cobb and General Manager TJ Brown.

SanDiego.org - NEW NIGHTCLUBS SPICE UP SAN DIEGO AFTER DARK

AD Club opened its doors in August 2014 and since then has been offering a full nightclub experience with craft cocktails, synchronized areal theatrics, the latest in music, eleven bottle service booths and a small bites menu. The 4,000 square-foot space is decorated with traditional cathedral and religious elements that give the venue a unique bold and daring design. For those who worship food, exclusive dining “pop-ups” events are hosted with popular chefs who create special prix-fix menus for the occasion. AD Club is a creation of Coronado, California entrepreneurs Bayless Cobb, TJ Brown and Giana Loya.

Eater San Diego - “Red Circle Reopening As New Restaurant & Club”

Bayless Cobb, CEO of King Diamond, Inc. tells Eater that he's putting together a "dream team" of collaborators to help transform the 5,000-square-foot space to a stylish, full service restaurant and high end nightclub.

Corporate Inquiries: Bayless Cobb - ceo@kingdiamondinc.com