ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

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

(619) 345-4095

660 K St (Sixth Avenue)
San Diego, CA 92101 32.708328 -117.158905

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Neighborhoods: Gaslamp, Central, Central San Diego

altitudeskylounge.com

Hours:

Sun-Sat 5pm-1:30am

Last updated 9.04.10

Category:

Bars & Pubs , Nightclubs , Bars & Clubs , Lounges , Taverns , Hotel Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express , Discover , Visa , MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor , Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ , Outdoor Seating , Romantic Nightlife , 21 & Over , After Work , Late-Night Scene

Minimum Age:

21

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What People Are Saying About ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

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In Short – Altitude may be the only Gaslamp nightclub where the view is more attractive than the beautiful people that mingle there. A trendy cross-pollination of local scenesters and hotel guests frequent this rooftop bar, located on the 22nd floor of the Gaslamp Marriott. A spacious, vine-covered lounge area crowds quickly, sofas surround San Diego's largest firepit, and the dance floor varies in activity based on the music.

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Know Before You Go:
If there's a night game at Petco Park, you can watch the action from one of the bar stools that overlooks the stadium.
When To Go:
Due to the fact that Altitude is a rooftop bar, it's likely they'll be closed in inclement weather.
ambiance
85.0% positive
  1. “Amazing view”
  2. “Drinks, music, decor is all great.”
  3. “The view was nice, but you need to”
  4. “Awesome views”
  5. “great view, expensive drinks”
  6. “The crowd was a little on the older side but still great fun.”
  7. “Great view”
  8. “Great place with amazing view of the city and a fun atmosphere.”
  9. “It overlooks Padres Stadium and is in a great location.”
  10. “The 'superb' San Diego view is not even that good unless you are watching baseball or interested in looking into the surrounding apartments.”
  11. “Great place to take out-of-town guests since the city view is amazing and you look down into PETCO park.”
  12. “If you want a nice view, go to the Hyatt.”
  13. “(But the view is great)”
  14. “The view is spectacular, the drinks were a little expensive but that is typical for down town.”
  15. “great view!”
  16. “The view was great and we got some great pictures.”
  17. “The view is great, the drinks ARE NOT!”
  18. “Drinks are, in fact, pricey, but the view is spectacular.”
  19. “It has a great view since it is so high up and they.”
  20. “Nice bar with beautiful views.”
atmosphere
96.40000343322754% positive
  1. “they place pretty good music as well, so i would recommend.”
  2. “amazing views”
  3. “great view of game-.”
  4. “since, you get a great view of downtown san diego.”
  5. “the crowd is great”
  6. “great views from the top of the marriott in downtown.”
  7. “to sit in the good seats”
  8. “nice bar with beautiful views.”
  9. “it has a great view since and.”
  10. “music was great.”
  11. “the view was great”
  12. “but the view is great”
  13. “great view”
  14. “great place with amazing view of the city and a fun atmosphere.”
  15. “the view is great”
  16. “great view, expensive drinks”
  17. “the crowd was a little on the older side but still great fun.”
  18. “amazing view”
  19. “the` superb' san diego view is not even that good unless or interested in.”
  20. “you want a nice view”
  21. “it has an amazing view of petco park, downtown san diego, and the waterfront”
  22. “the music was awesome”
  23. “a great view!”
  24. “great atmosphere”
  25. “great spot!”
drinks
65.0% positive
  1. “the drinks are rather expensive”
  2. “the beer was warm and expensive.”
  3. “If you want a nice bar to relax and talk with friends do not go here.”
  4. “The view is spectacular, the drinks were a little expensive but that is typical for down town.”
  5. “The best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  6. “the drinks are a little pricey but if.”
  7. “drinks are a bit pricey but are also pretty strong and delicious.”
  8. “The beer was warm and expensive.”
  9. “DJ music to dance or listen to - depending on the mood - great drinks with prices comparable to the rest of the gaslamp district.”
  10. “Drinks can be expensive but go for happy hour which lasts till 9 o'clock and has ketel, margarita and beer discounts.”
  11. “The most overrated bar in the US.”
  12. “the drinks were a little expensive”
  13. “great bar”
  14. “This is my favorite bar downtown.”
  15. “the best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  16. “great view, expensive drinks”
  17. “Started out as a great evening until we showed up to altitude bar.”
  18. “Nice bar with beautiful views.”
  19. “The view is great, the drinks ARE NOT!”
  20. “this is my favorite bar downtown.”
  21. “dj music- great drinks with prices comparable to the rest of the gaslamp district.”
  22. “Its amazing this bar is in business.”
  23. “if you want a nice bar do not go here.”
  24. “The drinks are a little pricey but if your staying at the hotel I suggest you drink before in your room and go after.”
  25. “the most overrated bar in the us.”
  26. “nice bar with beautiful views.”
  27. “i would recommend a long island ice tea.”
  28. “the made a great martini.”
  29. “to like about this bar”
  30. “The waitress was pretty good, the beer on tap, although warm was OK.”
  31. “overall, this is a great bar.”
food quality
62.5% positive
  1. “The best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  2. “drinks are a bit pricey but are also pretty strong and delicious.”
  3. “And if you want food, forget it, you need to order room service.”
  4. “i loved altitude!”
  5. “the best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “we got some great pictures”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “i absolutely loved altitude and will be going back again very soon.”
  2. “great place with amazing view of the city and a fun atmosphere.”
  3. “great place is amazing and.”
  4. “i would definately recommend this place.”
  5. “and it 's a great place.”
  6. “I've been here before, maybe a year ago, and it's a great place to hangout.”
return potential
55.0% positive
  1. “the security was great”
  2. “obviously i did not like the place.”
service
80.55999755859375% positive
  1. “went with 3 other friends and we all found it very pricey, overrated and the staff was very rude.”
  2. “The staff was unfriendly, the security was just shuffling people around like cattle, and you need to pay extra if you want to sit in the good seats.”
  3. “And if you want food, forget it, you need to order room service.”
  4. “good mix of people and not overly pretentious”
  5. “The best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  6. “Have to order room service.”
  7. “The crowd is great- good mix of people and not overly pretentious.”
  8. “the staff was very rude”
  9. “the best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  10. “The music was awesome and the bartender was very friendly.”
  11. “the bartender was very friendly”
  12. “The waitress was pretty good, the beer on tap, although warm was OK.”
  13. “The security was great and the bartenders top notch.”
value
27.5% positive
  1. “The beer was warm and expensive.”
  2. “the drinks are a little pricey but if.”
  3. “DJ music to dance or listen to - depending on the mood - great drinks with prices comparable to the rest of the gaslamp district.”
  4. “We all thought the bill was rather expensive giving what we ordered.”
  5. “the drinks are rather expensive”
  6. “went with 3 other friends and we all found it very pricey, overrated and the staff was very rude.”
  7. “the best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  8. “Drinks can be expensive but go for happy hour which lasts till 9 o'clock and has ketel, margarita and beer discounts.”
  9. “we all thought the bill was rather expensive giving what.”
  10. “great view, expensive drinks”
  11. “The best bar for expensive drinks, no food, and terrible service”
  12. “The view is spectacular, the drinks were a little expensive but that is typical for down town.”
  13. “the place is way to expensive anyway.”
  14. “the beer was warm and expensive.”
  15. “the drinks were a little expensive”
  16. “Drinks are, in fact, pricey, but the view is spectacular.”
  17. “drinks are a bit pricey but are also pretty strong and delicious.”
  18. “dj music- great drinks with prices comparable to the rest of the gaslamp district.”
  19. “The drinks are a little pricey but if your staying at the hotel I suggest you drink before in your room and go after.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “i would recommend a long island ice tea.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/10/11

So cool!

by fmoretti at Citysearch

Place is so fun, great view and amazing atmosphere! Love it

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/15/10

View

by EHouston at Citysearch

Fun. Love it. View is amazing.

  • Pros: view
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/25/10

Awesome Place! Will be back...

by AdamR55 at Citysearch

Altitude is awesome! It overlooks Padres Stadium and is in a great location. Drinks, music, decor is all great...and best of all there is no cover! See you again up there...

  • Pros: NO COVER
  • Cons: Long Line
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/10

Awesome views

by bac02 at Citysearch

One of the best places to enjoy meeting friends for a drink after work or watching the Padres game. The roof top looks directly into the stadium. One of my favorite bars in the Gaslamp district.

  • Pros: Great Place to watch a baseball game
3 Star Rating: Average

06/12/09

Go with friends

by brandis at Citysearch

Nice bar with beautiful views. But seriously, there are so many d-bags don't even think about trying to meet anyone here. But a nice place to chill with some friends when downtown.

The Details on ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

Place Categories:

  • great view
  • not liked place
  • good music
  • loved altitude
  • great atmosphere
  • rude staff
  • expensive beer
  • expensive bill
  • not good unless
  • friendly bartender
  • great crowd
  • not pretentious people
  • great fun
  • recommended long island ice tea
  • great city view
  • expensive drinks
  • nice bar
  • not like place
  • great music
  • absolutely loved altitude
  • fun crowd
  • order room service
  • not even that good san diego view
  • warm beer
  • great spot
  • insufficient seating
  • very rude staff
  • favorite bar downtown
  • good seats
  • rather expensive bill
  • great martini
  • terrible service
  • great security
  • obnoxious bouncers
  • not recommend just
  • expensive food
  • great pictures
  • very friendly bartender
  • nice evening
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