Manchaster Grand Hyatt San Diego is a great place to stay on any visit to the city by the bay. And around New Year’s or Valentine’s Day it is a fabulous date for a cocktail on top of the world.  Top of the Hyatt bar which sits 40 stories up in the air reminds me of some far away place like San Francisco. With an address on Market Street, even the name reminds me of the northern city so far away. And, it was selected as the best view lounge in San Diego to catch a sunset. That makes it pretty special in this beach-lover’s book!

Of course you’d expect that your beverage will not be cheap. We’ve all nurtured our overpriced drinks in the Sears Tower cocktail bar at sunset, or other such places that have the best views and drinks that on most days would pay for a full meal. Top of the Hyatt still is worth checking out for a date, romantic escape, or “be kind to myself” event such as a birthday cocktail with the girls.  If the hotel is fully booked, not to worry. Within short range is a beautiful Hilton San Diego Bayfront. My recommendation is to stay elsewhere if you want to save a little money that you can spend on the cocktail, and visit for the sunset views. If you don’t fly into San Diego, this is your best opportunity to see how beautiful the bay and city are.