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, Visa, Discover, 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

What People Are Saying About ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

Featured Review

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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.

Editor's Tips

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