The Best Hotels for Nightlife in San Diego
If nightlife is your jam, the Gaslamp Quarter is the place to be. The historic district is home to more than a hundred restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues and some of the hottest Gaslamp spots are at hotels, from rooftop lounges with weekend scenes to see-and-be-seen dance clubs. We've included a couple of options outside the urban core, as well, but the Gaslamp has an advantage: If one place is a dud, many others await.
Hotel Palomar San Diego
Why it made the list
By day, the wood-decked Level Four Rooftop Deck and Lounge is perfect for poolside morning mimosas. Tucked under a wooden veranda, the tiled bar has stylish bar seating, and the deck itself has clusters of boho-tinged contemporary rattan chairs. At night, the scene picks up, and during the summer there are DJ’d pool parties.
Hotel Solamar
Why it made the list
The rooftop Upper East bar offers artisan cocktails, including some fruity concoctions perfect for sunny afternoons, and a bar menu with nibbles like rosemary French fries and house-made charcuterie. Ample seating, great views, and fire pits make the rooftop a popular spot for late-night lounging.
Andaz San Diego
Why it made the list
The Rooftop by STK, which has the hotel’s best city views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring American dishes with a SoCal twist. At night, The Rooftop by STK has a clubby vibe, with music and weekend crowds. There’s a happy hour from 5 to 8 pm every day except Saturday.
The Pendry
Why it made the list
The Pendry's Oxford Social Club takes its style cues from gentlemen's clubs of yore, with deep-hued walls, dim lighting, oil paintings, and plush velvet seating in copper and teal. With an extensive selection of craft cocktails, the swanky nightclub, which has a dance floor, hosts regional DJs and surprise acts. Cover charges can be steep; look for discounts online.
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