Going up? Although winter tempts with underground clubs, petite interiors and plush décor, summer offers an elevated vibe. You won't find our picks for summer nightlife at eye level--look up to find San Diego's best upscale summer nightlife spots.
Eden
The Ivy Hotel's new rooftop cabana bar and poolside lounge is the best outdoor addition to summer nights in San Diego. Downtown.
JBar
Hotel Solamar's fourth floor deck is a tropical getaway with fire pits, lanterns, and flowing palms adorning the cabana bar and poolside lounge. Downtown.
Altitude Sky Bar
Altitude is a true sky bar, sitting mid-air on the 22nd floor. Caution: high altitude and summer heat blend for an intoxicating scene. To cool down, take a straight-shot glance into Petco Park's home field. Downtown.
Oasis Lounge
Although Stingaree's luxurious interior is loved year-round, the rooftop Oasis Lounge leads the summer scene in swanky private cabana booths and open air bottle service. Downtown.
Beach Bar
The W Hotel reinvents summer nightlife with the incredibly upscale Beach Bar. This is no sea-side dive; Beach Bar sits atop the W's third-floor showcasing a rooftop sand stage with white cabanas and chic swimwear-clad patrons. Downtown.
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