San Diego is a stunning city with a vibrant culture and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. With its mild climate, it's no surprise that San Diego is home to some of the best rooftop bars in the country. From beachfront bars to luxurious speakeasies, there's something for everyone in this sunny city. Whether you're looking for a place to hang out with friends or an elegant spot for dinner and drinks, here are some of the best rooftop bars in San Diego that you should check out.
The Nolen rooftop bar offers spectacular views of the city, from the Coronado Bridge to Point Loma. This modern and trendy establishment specializes in impressive, well-crafted cocktails. A paradise for cocktail lovers, with selections ranging from timeless classics to Nolen originals. Complemented by a set of delicious bar snacks, a beautiful design, and an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere, this is the perfect place to spend a fun night out with a group of friends.
The Cannonball
rooftop offers plenty of different seating, from regular dining tables to cozy seating areas with fire pits.With a casual, relaxing, and fun atmosphere, this rooftop almost looks like a beach club, and some nights local bands play live. Floating high above San Diego, Seneca Trattoria invites you to an authentic Roman vacation, with panoramic views of San Diego Bay. Elegant, timeless and lush, the indoor and outdoor roof terrace aims to fuse the dogmatic approach to Roman cuisine with the astonishing abundance of ingredients available in San Diego.
The Rooftop by STK
offers an absolutely magical 360-degree view of the San Diego skyline. Both the restaurant and the rooftop bar offer American dishes with a creative Southern California touch from breakfast onward, along with a wide variety of signature cocktails, local draft beers, wines, and bottle service.Relaxing and elevated lounge from Monday to Friday, while on weekends the space is transformed into an elegant and energetic nightclub. It's also home to one of the best rooftop pools in San Diego.
Lumi Rooftop
offers an artistic, energetic, and elevated rooftop restaurant and bar experience in the heart of downtown San Diego. The spacious venue combines covered dining tables and outdoor seating with colorful murals, fire pits, and pink neon lighting. In a glamorous setting, here you can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine created by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back, along with a selection of exclusive Japanese-inspired cocktails and a wide variety of sake.The SKA Bar
offers cocktails, food, ambiance, and views on several levels.While the downstairs dining room and bar are spacious and open, the real outdoor environment is just an elevator ride away on the 2500 square foot rooftop terrace. Surrounded by incredible 360-degree panoramic views, this is a relaxed urban oasis where you can enjoy a wide selection of exclusive craft cocktails, craft beers, and an Asian-inspired small-plate menu.
Topside Terrace
has a modern decor with its sofas, fireplaces, and cabanas. Specializing in happy hour, small snacks, and weekend brunch, this rooftop lounge is a relaxing oasis in the heart of downtown San Diego offering fantastic views among the city's skyscrapers. Located in the Republic San Diego Hotel on the third floor is not on top but as a spacious terrace. With its relaxed atmosphere it's an ideal place to have a cocktail before dinner or enjoy a great rooftop brunch.Garibaldi's Rooftop Speakeasy
at InterContinental San Diego seems like the perfect Mediterranean getaway.The decor is ornate but peppered with recent pop culture references. The Brick Hotel in Oceanside is home to Cococabana - an open-air Caribbean-inspired rooftop cocktail bar with panoramic views of the center and Pacific Ocean.
