San Diego's Best Hotel Bar

The Ivy Hotel’s expansive rooftop sun deck doubles as a swanky lounge in the evenings with VIP cabanas and bottle service.

Tips: The scene on the roof is different from the club downstairs. Less Las Vegas-club, more South Beach-chic. Designer sandals, dresses, sunglasses are perfect.

Eden at the Ivy Hotel

Classy cocktail lounge offers panoramic views from the top floor of the tallest waterfront hotel on the West Coast.

Reviews:

• “total romance”

Tips: The unofficial dress code doesn’t reach jacket-and-tie standards, but flip-flops definitely don’t fly in the evening.

Top of the Hyatt

Arterra’s outdoor lounge gets a facelift with private poolside cabanas and an eclectic menu of small plates and cocktails.

Tips: There’s plenty of space for a large gathering. Their patio area can be rented out for parties of 200-400 people.

Arterra Outdoor Lounge or email Arterra Outdoor Lounge

Join the young and fabulous at one of Gaslamp’s loftiest hot spots, an open-air bar 22 stories above San Diego.

Reviews:

• “Great view of Game – We Got overcharged.”
• “Not recommended in my opinion.”
• “i loved altitude!”
• “Terrible. Pretentious. Expensive. Rude. (But the view is great)”
• “A great view!”

Tips: If there’s a night game at Petco Park, you can watch the action from one of the bar stools that overlooks the stadium.

Altitude or email Altitude