Mt. Soledad

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Whether you are looking for natural scenic views or the best views that San Diego has to offer while sipping a Margarita, we've compiled a list of the most often referred to spots for a panoramic views. From San Diego's rooftop bars to restaurants and hotels, take your pick and enjoy!

FROM THE SEA

• Torrey Pines Reserve-Jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean from a canyon-like setting. Stealing a glimpse, priceless.
• Cabrillo National Monument-Top dog in views of San Diego. $5 per car; $15 per year.
• San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge-Driving over the bridge gives views of the bay, ocean, Coronado, downtown San Diego, as well as the industrial views of San Diego's maritime activities.

FROM THE MOUNTAINS

• Mount Soledad-Competitor to Cabrillo, but Cabrillo still wins. Both have great panoramic views. Look for the cross on top of the mountain to find the spot.
• Mount Helix-Offers more eastern views of San Diego. Look for yet another cross that marks the spot.
• Cowles Mountain-A hiker's paradise, 1,500 feet to the top. However, to get there you need your own two feet.

Downtown San Diego

BEST VIEWS FROM SAN DIEGO HOTELS

• Altitude at the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp-At 22 floors above sea level, it is tops for the highest open-air rooftop bar. This is top of the nest for sure.
• Top of the Hyatt-This has been a favorite of both San Diegans and downtown tourists for a long time. This sky-high perch predates many of the new downtown high-rises.

BEST SAN DIEGO ROOFTOP BAR VIEWS

• J Bar at the Hotel Solamar - 616 J Street
• Sand Bar at the W Hotel - 421 W. B Street
• Eden at The Ivy Hotel - 600 F Street

BEST SAN DIEGO RESTAURANTS WITH A BIRD'S EYE VIEW

Downtown San Diego

• Top of the Market/Fish Market - 750 N. Harbor Drive
• C-Level - 880 Harbor Island Drive
• Anthony's - 1360 N. Harbor Drive
• San Diego Pier Cafe-Seaport Village - 885 W Harbor Dr
• Bertrand at Mister A's - 2550 Fifth Avenue

Coronado

• Il Fornaio - 1333 First Street, Coronado (next to the Coronado Ferry Plaza)
• Peohe's - 1201 First Street, Coronado (Coronado Ferry Landing)
• Sheerwater at the Hotel Del Coronado - 1500 Orange Ave,, Coronado

La Valencia Hotel

Pacific Beach and La Jolla

• Tower23 - 723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach
• Azul La Jolla - 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla
• Trattoria Acqua(Coast Walk Center) - 1298 Prospect Street
• Brockton Villa Restaurant - 1235 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla
• The Marine Room - 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla Shores
• La Valencia Terrace Restaurant (La Valencia Hotel) - 1132 Prospect, La Jolla
• George's at the Cove (Ocean Terrace) - 1250 Prospect, La Jolla

Del Mar and Cardiff

• Poseidon on the Beach-1670 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar
• Jake's Del Mar - 1660 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar
• Pacifica Del Mar (Del Mar Plaza) - 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
• Ki's Restaurant - 2591 South Coast Highway, Cardiff
• The Chart House - 2588 S. Coast Highway 101, Cardiff