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9 Best Rooftop Bars in Downtown San Diego

One of the perks of vacationing in San Diego is the perfect weather and everything it allows you to do. For one, San Diego has a remarkable selection of rooftop bars where you can enjoy your favorite beverage while taking in the spectacular views of the city and the bay. Happy hour in San Diego is second-to-none, and date night can get off to a tremendous start with getting-to-know-you drinks and appetizers overlooking the bustling city below. Below are our 9 favorite rooftop bars in San Diego for your approval. These are the best rooftop bars in San Diego for relaxing, having a cold one, and enjoying life to the fullest.

#1 – Float at Hard Rock Café

207 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp District

Set atop a classic Hard Rock Café & Hotel, this stylish poolside oasis is consistently voted San Diego’s best rooftop bar. Float at Hard Rock evolves into a sophisticated lounge in the late afternoons, complete with fire pits and music. You can rent private poolside cabanas, lounge seating, and flatscreen TVs to catch the game.

Enjoy unobstructed views and cool waters at Float at Hard Rock in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. (Photo courtesy hardrock.com)

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San Diego’s Best Craft Brew Festivals

San Diego is a beer lover’s paradise. The city is filled with beautiful bars, taverns, and pubs and is home to terrific craft breweries. Many vacationers choose San Diego as their destination to try all the fantastic food and brews the city offers. If you love visiting a new brewery and ordering a flight, you’re going to love San Diego! In addition to all of the great drinking establishments around town, the city also hosts a few fun craft beer festivals that you shouldn’t miss. These are San Diego’s best craft brew festivals and events.

San Diego is home to some amazing craft brew festivals throughout the year. Here are the best ones you shouldn’t miss. (Photo courtesy sandiego.org)

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All About San Diego Restaurant Week

San Diego Restaurant Week brings foodies worldwide to the city every April for a culinary tour through the diverse and thriving food culture of America’s Finest City. You’re sure to find the ideal place to satisfy your cravings, with more than 90 participating restaurants offering a prix-fixe menu throughout San Diego County. We have vacation rental condominiums and homes available for your stay during San Diego Restaurant Week that is near the city’s best restaurants, as well as the beach and the bustling downtown area. Wherever you want to stay on your San Diego vacation, we have you covered.

If you’ve never been to San Diego Restaurant Week, you’ve been missing out. Restaurant week is a celebration that highlights the city’s growing culinary world. San Diego has a unique food culture, and the ideal weather makes patio and outdoor dining a common occurrence during most of the year. The more than 90 participating restaurants span San Diego County, from East County to the South Bay and to Oceanside and Fallbrook to the north.

San Diego Restaurant Week highlights the city’s growing culinary scene. (Photo courtesy San Diego Restaurant Week.)

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Rides, Waves and Good Eats at Belmont Park

Americana, ample sunshine and panoramic views all come together at idyllic Belmont Park, an oceanfront amusement park at Surfrider Square in Mission Bay that is a true hidden gem of San Diego. Belmont Park opened in 1925, and some of the historic park’s original rides are still operating today. But the park isn’t stuck in the past. It has expanded over the years and adds new attractions regularly to complement traditional favorites. In addition to exciting rides, Belmont Park has tasty eateries and eclectic beach-themed retail shops that you won’t find anywhere else.

Belmont Park is a classic American amusement park on the San Diego coast. (Photo courtesy Belmont Park.)

Belmont Park is the perfect place to spend a sunny San Diego day. The park is a must if you are vacationing with your family. The kids will have a blast at this historic and enjoyable park in Mission Bay.

The park is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. daily, depending on the time of year.

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Celebrate the Spirit of San Diego at the Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quater is San Diego’s chic arts and entertainment district in the heart of the city. (Photo courtesy gaslamp.org)

To experience the true essence of San Diego, there’s nothing better than spending a day in the Gaslamp Quarter. This is the heart of San Diego – where you can find some of the finest dining experiences, betst bars, most energetic night clubs and a slew of San Diego’s most popular tourist attractions like iconic Balboa Park, Seaport Village, San Diego Convention Center and U.S.S. Midway Museum.

San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter (also called the Gaslamp District), sprawls more than 16 blocks in the downtown core. The area has roots daring back to the city’s early days and there are more than 90 historic buildings in the Gaslamp Quarter – many of which are still in active use. Today, vintage movie theaters, trendy retail shops and elegant fine-dining restaurants have found a home in the magnificent Victorian structures.

On you next vacation to San Diego, find time to explore the Gaslamp Quarter. It’s perfect for a family outing on a bluebird day to catch a baseball game, browse the many eclectic shops and enjoy a fun, filling meal. The Gaslamp is also a hit with romantic couples seeking an evening to remember or a group of revelers looking for an enjoyable night on the town. From early morning strolls and breakfast on the promenade to late-night cocktails and dancing, the fun rarely ceases at the Gaslamp (unless it’s closing time).

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