Humphreys SoCal Dining & Music

Went here for our anniversary dinner. The restaurant looks fancy and has a great view but we we're definitely over dressed. People were not dressed up which was fine but that gave mixed signals as to whether the restaurant is upscale or not. We didn't get rose petals on our table or even acknowledged that it was our anniversary. I don't know if you need a reservation or not but I did make one just in case. The food was good but nothing to brag about. The prices are too high for it not to really bring it with the food. It's not a waste of your money but I didn't leave feeling like I just ate the best meal ever.

4.5⭐️ This restaurant was awesome. Our server was amazing, and our food was even better. I got shrimp .... pasta. I don't remember exactly what I got and I forgot to write it down. My husband got a steak that he said was cooked perfectly. He also got a holiday drink that was alcohol free, he said that was very good as well. The views are awesome at night, I couldn't take a picture because of the glare on the glass windows. It felt very upscale, and we just wanted a normal dinner lol. Then we went to the lounge to listen to some jazz for a bit before going back to the room. Highly recommend!

10 out of 10!!! The hostess was nice, the runner was nice, and our waitress was nice! The view of the water was amazing. I got the steak and eggs. The was so tender. They box your leftovers for you and free parking!

I have to give the most kudos to the servers - Carlos, Jake, and Miguel. They are the kindest servers and so attentive. I stayed here 4 days and had breakfast everyday here and dinner/lunch 4 days. The truffle fries are amazing. Unfortunately I waited till the last day to enjoy the diver scallops. I wish I had them on day 1 because I would not have gone anywhere else for dinner. Service is so important to me and these 3 gentlemen really went above and beyond each encounter.

It has been at least six years since I visited Humphreys. I understand that during the pandemic, a lot of businesses suffered. This was my wife's first time, she enjoyed everything! However, I was bragging about their buffet style brunch. To my surprise, it no longer exists. The food was "mid" as my children say, but it didn't live up to what I remembered. Hopefully, they decide to bring the buffet style brunch back for more than the holidays. I'm a stickler for bathrooms in public places. Their bathroom receives an A+++. Thank you! The view was great! Although, my request via the reservation site was not honored, we were able to get a glimpse of the marina. Our waiter was very attentive. I'm surprised there weren't more guests. Do the live bands play on Sundays during brunch,still? I can't say that I'm dying to dine there anytime soon. They used to offer a vast variety of menu items. I did not see a dessert menu either. 😕

Booked for a birthday celebration. Just the 2 of us, from the U.K. The receptionist was very personable and greeted us by name and wished me a Happy Birthday. Seated in the window with a beautiful sunset view over the marina. Very attentive waiting staff and our waitress could not have been better. Smiling, polite, knowledgeable and charming - a credit to your hotel. Our food was excellent. The starters (mushroom soup and Shrimp Cocktail) were perfect. Our entrees exceeded expectation. My wife had the Filet Mignon, which was cooked perfectly to her liking. I had the Seafood cioppino which was delicious. We declined desserts as we simply could not fit them in. As we walked out to the parking lot we were treated to a space rocket launch from nearby Vandenberg. A perfect end to a perfect evening.

What a great overall experience. A first time taking in dinner & a show at the Famous Humphrey's. Drinks in the lounge before dinner - perfect! For dinner, my wife had the lobster, & I had the steak - perfect! Then on to see 'Home Free' a short 30 second walk - perfect! Our seat were fantastic! The setting was awesome! I can't imagine a better evening!

We are here at Humphreys restaurant getting something to eat before we attend a ZZ Top concert at Humphreys by the Bay! The restaurant is very nice and has a great View on the bay! Has great atmosphere and the service was very good and the decorations are very good as well! This is our first time to this particular restaurant and we were impressed! The food is decently priced and delicious! There is plenty of free parking across the street! We will be back sometime in the future! :-)

I decided to update my review, as my last one was three years ago, and my view of Humphrey's has changed a bit over the years. Through the years, I have attended many outdoor concerts at Humphrey's, as they have a vast variety of music every year. I attended two concerts there this summer. One was Pink Martini and the other was the Psychedelic Furs with Gary Numan. There are so many wonderful things about Humphrey's. First, the venue is gorgeous. In between acts, you may catch the sunset over the water. It is outdoors on Shelter Island, with means that there are plenty of options for dinner or happy hour nearby before the show. The staff is really friendly and helpful. They serve a variety of different wines and cocktails. Bar lines move quickly and, if you are sitting in the front area, you may have a cocktail server. Also, you can usually find free parking nearby. Now there are drawbacks. Fist, the seats are all connected, and there is no space between them. That means you are practically sitting on your neighbor. Also, it can be very difficult to get in and out of your row. So, when I go, I usually choose seats on the aisle. The other issue I have, is that it is a seated venue, and sometimes it is difficult to dance or cheer. It was a perfect venue for a band like Pink Martini, but it was very odd for Gary Numan as much of the crowd seemed to want to stay seated. I have actually skipped some shows that I was interested in because they were dance bands, and I didn't want to see them in a place where I would likely not be able to dance. That said, I do, for the most part, look forward to an evening out at Humphrey's. I wonder what bands I'll see there next year.

I was super excited to see Keb Mo and Shawn Colvin. Seats were relatively inexpensive as far as concerts go (less than $90ea for 20th row, dead center). We arrived at 7 for a 2-hour show. The performance was phenomenal and sound was amazing. BUT As many people have noted, the event was really uncomfortable to sit through. I go to a lot of concerts of all music genres at both big (such as BMO and Crypto) and small (like Troubadout or Belly Up) venues. This was my first and will be my last time to Humphreys. By FAR is the WORST venue I've ever been to !! The seating is in 1400 folding white chairs. 1400 bodies crammed together shoulder to shoulder. Definitely pee before you take your seat because the rows are 20 across and you will be making people move if you need to get up. Liken it to being it being in a window seat of an airplane. It's that bad. The only people with good seats were in the hotel rooms that overlook the space. I really had to suppress the thoughts of: " oh my God what if there is a medical emergency? I'd be screwed if there was a stampede?" There is NO WAY OUT safely. Do not get sucked into 25 dollar on-site parking! You can park for FREE in the parking lot alomg the bay, across from the hotel. In hindsight, how is it that the venue is considered safe at all? Never coming back and emphatic "DO NOT SPEND A PENNY HERE."

It has been at a solid 12 years since we last attended a concert at Humphrey's by the Bay. I will generally ban a place after a second bad visit. I was not on Yelp at that time but if I had been I would have only given two stars; one for the talent and one for the views. The reason for the low rating is mostly due to the parking but also due to the seating. I laughed when I began writing this review as the cover photo on the page visually revealed the problem. The white chairs have always been set up with no room between or in front of the seat. The above made for an uncomfortable experience for getting in and out of rows and even at just over 100lbs at the time, I felt packed in like a sardine in a can. I have only seen this at one other venue, which we have also not returned. When I saw that Fitz and the Tantrums were going to be at the venue, but that it was a standing room only , I jumped on tickets. It was the release night of their new album. "Man on the Moon". The parking was good on a weeknight, the crowd spread out and...PERFECT WEATHER! I was glad we returned and I am happy that it turned out to be a four star experience. I think we may get a room next time. #HumphreysByTheBay #FitzAndTheTantrums #SanDiego #ManOnTheMoon

I attended a Sam Barber concert on August 23! It was awesome! The venue was perfect size and there is a little restaurant you can grab a bite to eat next door! Only downside was leaving, there is only one road out and the amount of traffic leaving the venue was insane! Took 30 mins+ to get out!

We have been coming to Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay venue for many years. Wonderful unique outdoor venue with a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy your favorite music under the stars. Come early for parking. Free parking requires a little extra time. The chairs are folding chairs with minimum width, so be in your seats early to prevent stepping on toes. Food/drinks is available, but the lines can be long and cost the usual fare. Restrooms are near the food/beverage stand. Ushers are delightful and ready to help. There are two entrances to the venue. Also, most concerts feature special room packages for those special times. At night, it can get chilly so check weather conditions before attending your event. Over the years the sound systems have improved considerably. I love it when the boaters on kayaks are acknowledged by the entertainers!

We love Humphrey for special events, especially the jazz series. They often host. I'd say it's worth getting a room at the hotel because it makes the experience much better. Shelter Island itself has lots of other hotels very nearby. The concert venue. Lovely beachside walking area All along the bayfront. Many great restaurants right nearby Humphreys. Shelter Island is pretty small so easy to get around walking. Humphrey hotel has bikes that you can use for free for one hour then they start charging you. Overall, it's nice, but I will tell your get a ground floor unit. The upstairs units are not accessible by elevator. Otherwise it's thumbs up.

What a fantastic venue! I really enjoyed it. Very well run and the staff was so welcoming. A great place to see live music and beautiful surroundings! Food and drinks were available at reasonable prices. I can't wait to go back.

Went to a concert for this first time at Humphreys on a Monday night. Didn't try the food but it looked like they offered mostly just pizza and popcorn at the concession stand. Loved this venue tho! Its a gorgeous, and small outdoor concert venue. There was no seating when I attended but it was fine! The venue was great about time too, they start and end promptly. Something to keep in mind if you're attending a show there.

I seldom attend concerts...they're usually expensive, and your seat is still so far you can barely see the band. Thankfully Humphreys is just small enough that I would honestly say every seat is a good seat where you can actually see musicians' faces...very important! Otherwise why bother going? Seats are small, plastic, locked in too close together, and way too small for today's modern obese American. I know there are strong financial incentives to squeeze in as many seats possible, but it's really uncomfortable rubbing shoulders with strangers, especially when they're ugly. Drinks are typically concert, but they have sure jumped up a lot 2019. 2019...$12 for a Mai Tai, now its $16. 2019...$7 house wines, now $12. Some more complaints that Humphreys has little control over: -A few people were Vaping and smoking weed. I HATE THEM!!! -Some of the freeloaders on their boats nearby were smoking cigars(or gawd knows what) which drifted into the venue. -The older wealthy entitled audience members all kept talking loudly during the performances...SHUT UP!!! I hate people... :) $25 for parking, but there is plenty of free parking nearby if you can walk.

Definitely would NOT recommend this venue. The seats are cheap plastic seats with absolutely no space between them. The toilets have a line of 30 people waiting for 3 toilets. People are smoking cigarettes and if you report it to an usher they don't do anything about it...seems like that would be a fire safety hazard. Worst concert venue I've ever been to, I would recommend going to see a concert somewhere else.

So to be clear, we have not been to a show/concert at this venue previously, although we have stayed at this hotel and other hotels in the area. We were very excited to see the Jackson Browne show, long time fans. Heard the show was sold out and it appeared they added additional seating which made this venue even more crowded. As others have mentioned, the seats are beyond uncomfortable and the aisles are cramped, i.e., if someone needs to exit a row, everyone has to stand to let them by. This was a long show, thanks to Mr. Browne, along with one intermission, that led to extremely long lines for the lone restrooms. I am surprised there isn't a fire department violation for the cramped seating and exit areas. Wish this was a more intimate venue with less seating, much more comfortable chairs and an additional restroom or two.

Was here on Friday night to catch Thievery Corporation. I've always known and heard about this venue but have never been, this was my first time here . You cannot beat the location. It's right on the bay so you get nice summer breezes which is perfect when you've been dancing all night. It's a smaller venue which gives it a more intimate feeling which I really liked. We had really good seats but I feel with this particular venue, there's not a bad seat in the house. The whole evening was just easy: getting in, finding our seats, and the San Diegen crowd is alot more chill and friendly than the LA crowd - everyone was rocking. Thievery was great, they had three different singers and they were all good. I really got into Thievery during the pandemic so when this opportunity presented itself, I was in. Our hotel was located on the other side of the peninsula so our group walked back. The streets are lined with Jasmin bushes so it smelled pretty as we were walking along along the bay which was a great way to end the evening. I would FOR SURE come back here again. They have really good acts and its a nice way to spend an evening. Five stars all the way.

I haven't been to Humphreys in 30 years. Most of the other 3-star reviews will explain why in regard to the seating and ticket prices. The seat of the poor guy next to me was covered in seagull shit. This is some of the most uncomfortable seating in a performance venue I've ever experienced. The only thing that saved it was that we were at the end of a row. 30 years ago before Ticketmaster owned the entertainment industry, you knew what type of tickets you were buying because you dealt with the venue box-office. Humphreys has contracted TM to sell their tickets and show packages which can include dinner or dinner and a room. Humphrey's, however, has completely acquiesced the management of their ticket sales to TM. So, if you call Humphreys with questions about your package, they will refer you back to TM. In the event you reach a Humphrey's employee who doesn't understand the package you've bought like I did, you will not end up receiving what you thought was purchased. (But for an additional cost of $300, I could add it, which I did). San Diego voters approved an increase to the local hotel tax and fees which added $35 to our room but Humphrey's also charges $20 as a resort fee. For . . . ? the pool we didn't use? OK. Their restaurant adds a ridiculous 5% surcharge for renting their table while you dine. I made sure the restaurant GM knew my feelings about this. I'd rather see a 5% increase to F&B menus than to rent my seat in a restaurant. You've already heard about the $25 parking fee to stay on site. So, caveat emptor, folks. Was making a memory for the evening worth $800? As I age, I find that only the memories remain. But the process of planning for them would have been so much more pleasant if Humphreys would take more responsibility for themselves and their communication with guests. I think I'll reserve my concert-going experiences to the Rady Shell from now on.

Excellent concert venue, not a bad seat in the venue. Employees were very friendly and drink service was helpful at our seats. Clean restrooms and easy parking across the street from the venue. Seats were plastic folding chairs, if you need padding then I'd recommend bringing a seat cushion.

We were visiting San Diego for the Pink Martini concert at this venue. If I lived in the area I would be there regularly, what lovely ambiance! We took an Uber so can't speak to the parking situation but there was a smallish lot onsite where quite a few people seemed to park, not sure if limited to the hotel guests only. The bar staff was friendly and efficient and they even had a few wait staff walking around to take orders. The drinks were good and reasonably priced. The snacks were limited, I had a pretzel and saw pizza, hot dogs and popcorn were also available. The bathroom was spacious and very clean. Yeah the seats were tight; I'm an average sized woman and was comfortable but I saw a rather large gentleman actually use a pocket knife to cut the zip tie so he could space himself out! he had an end seat though. The lovely breeze and marina view gives the place a great vibe and Pink Martini put on a great show as always. Hope to come back to this venue on a future trip to the area.

Full San Diego experience! Small intimate venue. Every seat is great (in my opinion). Stage is nice and big. Palm trees line the place. Sail boats are docked next to it. Grassy area. Seating area is protected from ocean breezes (especially if it's chilly at night). There's a couple restaurants/bars close by to eat at before a concert - and you can get free parking getting there early (you're welcome). I'd go see almost anyone here!

I saw Rodrigo y Gabriela this weekend for my first solo concert experience and I can appreciate how easy it was to approach this venue. Traffic can be a bit cumbersome during sunset since it's located in a somewhat touristy area. As long as you're punctual, you should be able to score free parking in most of the surrounding waterfront lots. Some areas are restricted to boats and trailers so be mindful of the ordinance signage. What I love about this venue is how charming and small it is. You get to see the artists up close and really feel their performance. It feels super special to be able to make eye contact with the people who have inspired you for years and not in a groupie way. In addition to being close to the artists, you're also close to the water surrounded by palms and boats. I've become disillusioned with San Diego scenery as a native but there's still something evocative about this setting that is quintessential to the romanticism of Southern California which I take for granted. Obviously alcohol and small bites are expensive but I'm grateful that they're available for us adults at play. Besides, I never expect to go cheap on a good time!

We recently attended a concert at Humphreys for the first time in about ten years. While Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience was great, the venue was not. First of all, the entire place was absolutely packed. There was nowhere you could stand where you weren't constantly in someone's way, getting bumped or being asked to move. The lines for both the mens and women's bathrooms were ridiculous as was the beer line. The worst part were the seats themselves; I'm average size and my husband is 6'2 230. While in our seats, we were literally "scrunched up" shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors and zero leg room. The security and ushers were great, but with all the other places to watch a concert, we won't be watching any of them at Humphreys.

Had a fantastic time and will be back. The venue is smaller so I feel like every place has a good view. If people stand up you may have some trouble if youre shorter. The chairs are close to each other and can be tough to get in and out of the rows if your need. The Bay being off to the side made for a beautiful background. Parking was easy and we parked along the street for free parking. The concert was at 8p so around 7p it wasn't that busy in the area. Getting in is fairly easy. You can't bring food or drinks. The drinks and food inside is pricey and probably what what most people expect, idk. You're looking at about $15 for a beer or drink before tipping.

I've been to so many concerts here since the early 2000s. It's a fantastic venue and every seat is a great seat. They have casual food, kind of like you would find in a movie theater. Drinks are pricy. And the sound guy's don't always amplify the vocals enough on the opening bands. But I'm still giving them 4 stars because of the ambiance and you can't beat being on the bay while watchinmua concert.

Great outdoor concert venue over looking the San Diego bay. Enjoyed the Christopher Cross concert on the fourth row with excellent view of the artist. Reminds me of being in Hawaii with tropical feel of the palm trees and sunset view. Romantic vibes enjoying the alcohol and food with my wife. Enough security and users to assist with any services. We will be back again!!

Saw Chris Isaak here. It was awesome. An excellent showman, band, & opener. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The drinks were of course overpriced. Costing about $16 a shot. It was a great view of the bay with all the boats in it. I will say it is a flat venue. I had three people who are the only people standing in front of me and they were all taller than me. I had to move to see. I'm just saying that the ground isn't graded at all so people in the back really can't see.

I wrote a review below. I said I wouldn't go again due to the cheap little seats and how close you are forced to sit next to others because the seats are zip tied together. Well, against my best judgement, I went to see AJ Croce last week. He was good, but the bargen basement plastic chairs are still there. So, I took some pictures to share with you...

Went for a walk from our hotel ended up at this place, they were having a concert Tower of Power was about to play, we bought tickets, too bad it was too short, The concert started at 8:30pm and it was over by 10:00pm. The website and tickets said that the start time was at 7:30pm, the concert started an hour later, they were running way behind

Recently went to a concert at Humphreys. This was my first concert at Humphreys and my first concert in a few years, so here is the good, the bad, and the ugly. The good.... this is a quaint venue and with many great bands and artists that many of you will recognize such as Christopher Cross, Kansas, Little River Band, Bonnie Raitt, etc... For the sheer selection of acts, Humphreys would get five stars, there is something for everyone. There is also food and adult beverages available. The bad... the parking is pricey...$25. We didn't use the parking. There is plenty of parking on the streets and the walk is not too bad. The food and drink prices are on par with other venues... I personally find them a bit on the high side, but that is entertainment in Cali. So be it. The ugly... if you want to literally rub shoulders with complete strangers, this is the place for you. This place is crowded AF. The chairs are zip tied together (I do understand why) and you are trapped in a small cheap plastic chair. Let's just say these chairs are really not suitable for the average person in this day and age. I seriously think that many of these chairs will fail a stress test soon. Additionally, people and their freaking cell phones recording the concert. Note and a question for people... are you really going to watch that video afterwards? Live in the moment and just enjoy the show. Good grief! Be respectful to the people behind you. Solution. I think Valley View Casio and Hotel can pony up the cash and upgrade the seats to those similar at The Rady Shell. Note for VVCH, don't get greedy and tack on a sur charge for the seat upgrade. You have a great venue and plenty of performers will still come. If you can't do this, remove a chair or two from each row and space them out a bit. Overall, Humphreys is a fun venue but not as enjoyable as is could be. Part of it they can fix and part of it they can't. Will we be back? Odds are yes, there are some great acts out there still performing. Let's just hope VVCH does the right thing soon.

Great outdoor spot on the water to listen to great music. Relaxing, views, prices are decent and an intimate music venue to meet friends and family.

Whoever set up the chairs at this venue did not consider the average size of a grown adult. we were crammed in like sardines and could barely move. We were also led to believe that they had decent food and it was nothing other than what you might find at a gas station. My biggest complaint had to do with the fact that they did not allow smoking. I understand that there's no smoking allowed in the facility, but the least they could do was provide a smoking section otherwise the smokers are expected to not have a cigarette for the entirety of the concert, which was over three hours. there were privileges. No exceptions. Asking a smoker to accept this is unreasonable. for this reason alone, we will not attend another concert at this venue.

San Diego, Ca. The good: It's a nice small intimate venue with a great sound system that is virtually free of feedback, echos, booming, hissing, or muffled vocals. They also book the kind of music I like, and it's easy to get there as long as I allow extra time for the 5 freeway. The parking is easy and free, as long as you don't mind walking a block or two. I usually just go to the edge of the water where all the trucks and boat trailers are parked. In the past I've also parked in the lot by the Bali Hai Restaurant. The not so good: the venue uses folding chairs for seating, jammed as close to each other as possible, if your seated anywhere near the center, it is extremely difficult to leave because the people you are trying to get by have to leave the isle to let you out. Simply standing does not create enough room to get by. On a positive perspective though, this venue has the least amount of people coming and going during the performance. Maybe they are on to something. The chairs themselves are uncomfortable for any show of normal length. They are also on a flat surface so when the tall guy sits in front of you, good luck seeing the show. The high priced drinks and snacks are so typical of concert venues now days it is expected. The staff are all friendly and helpful, even the security staff upon entering are pleasant. Gone are the days of bouncers with an attitude.

The seats are way way way too small and I am not an XL wearing clothes type of body physique. You sit down and the person next to you is literally touching your shoulder. I felt like a sardine in a small can. I will not be coming to this place. They pack them in tight to maximize their profit. Profit over listening experience...not a good recipe for a great concert venue.

Came here to see post modern day jukebox concert and it was great. Staff was very helpful finding seating. Drinks were good and lines were fast.

Recently attended the Jason Mraz concert featuring Raining Jane and it was amazing! The venue is easy to get to with tons of parking available both free and paid. Pricing for food and drinks are reasonable and readily available with cocktail servers as well as stations set up along the perimeter. The backdrop of all of the boats and yachts are beautiful as well as the surrounding lush palm trees the stage itself isn't the priciest but gets the job done. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The surroundsound is amazing. The seating arrangements are perfect very easy to get in and out of it very easy to find your reserved seats. With many ticket packages in hotel rooms available Humphreys by the Bay is an excellent choice for live concerts. Price value selection nobody even comes close. Be sure to check out their concert lineup before the year is over and snag a few tickets of your favorite artists you'll thank me later.

First time at Humphrey's for a concert. Had no idea what it was like and a friend bought the tickets. We all had great seats up front, so I could see the show perfectly. I wasn't aware it was a folding chair sort of venue, but it was comfortable enough for me. Venue is way smaller than I realized and I love that, would be fun to watch a show from your room balcony if you're staying in the right room at the hotel! I have to laugh about the drinks. I bought the same drink in three places. One in the bar next to the restaurant. It was around $10. Then in the restaurant. It was around $12. Then at the concert venue, it was around $15. Too funny... all for the same drink from the same venue! But I'm good. Like I said, the seat and dinner were covered, so I could afford my beverages! Plus they have serviers that wander around and take drink orders which is awesome. Overall, loved the venue and everything about the experience. WIll love to return!

Love this venue! I've been attending concerts at Humpfreys for 35 years! The bands are absolutely amazing and bring it on and completely do their part in the show! Some of the staff are really friendly and nice, but others are just super uptight and not fun to be around. It never was like that 35 years ago, everybody was chill. So sad that part of the venue has changed. We're all just there trying to chill out and enjoy some awesome music and ambiance. To all the uptight Elite workers, learn to find a way to chill out. Enjoy your job and the music. How lucky are you to be able to listen to great music and get paid for it

This is possibly the worst venue in San Diego. Cons: - Sound quality is atrocious. Bass levels are low (probably due to being next to a hotel) and treble is always poorly mixed. - As others have noted, you are sitting in bargain bin lawn chairs. Seriously, these things are barely acceptable for a picnic in the park, let alone an expensive concert. - There is 0 grading to the seats. Prepare to stare at the back of the tall person's head in front of you for 3 hours. - Drinks are absurdly expensive. This is not a problem specific to this venue, but is amplified by all of the other shortcomings. - This venue seems to attract the class of people who go to shows to be able to say they went to the show and are cultured, but don't actually care at all about the show or artist. The last show we saw here, there were two women behind us speaking so loudly that it became difficult to hear the actual music being played. They proceeded to have this conversation for the full 2 hour concert, despite us asking them to tone down the volume. The couple next to us (actually nice people!) left midway through in disgust as a result. - Food options are mediocre at best if you are not eating at the restaurant. - The restaurant is unfortunately overpriced for the quality you get. There are several other places in and around Shelter Island that offer much better quality and value. - The venue can seat several hundred people. The men's bathroom has 2 urinals. In what universe did anyone think this was sufficient? I can't even imagine the unholy mess that is the women's bathroom. Pros: - Being next to the bay is kind of cool. This venue used to have a monopoly on this, but with the Rady Shell now existing, this is not a unique pro. - Hot dogs are $5. The Rady Shell, SDSU Open Air Amphitheater, Music Box, House of Blues, and NCCU Amphitheater (formerly Cricket) are all superior venues so I'd go so far as to recommend watching paint dry at any of those over coming here to see literally anyone.

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place. I've only been coming here for, well, in dog years it would be about 5 years. You do the math. It's simply one of San Diego's best concert venues. It's smallish and cozy and there isn't a bad seat in the house. Yes, the seats are packed ridiculously close together. It has been that way for years. It's not great but it's also not going to change. The setting itself is awesome. It's open-air and you're right next to the water. Make sure you peek over at the "boat people" who watch the shows for free. They offer snacks and beer and cocktails. The alcohol prices are insanely high but, I have to say, the cocktails are strong and excellent. I'm a sucker for a good mai tai and the one they make here has been great forever. You don't necessarily get many current A-listers here (although you do get some) but there are a lot of acts that were A-listers at one time and are still great. I've seen a zillion great shows here and very, very few clunkers. The sound system is great, too. Also, a lot of the artists will sell/sign souvenirs after the show and I've spoken to and shaken the hands of many top performers. Just bring your hand sanitizer, I guess, if you don't want cooties. Believe it or not, while it can get a little cold here, and you're right on the water, it's warmer inside the venue than out. Parking: I've never, ever paid for parking here, never, in over 5 dog years. The lot directly across the street is massive and stretches the length of the island and it's freeeeeee. You may have to walk a little bit but really, it's better than paying $20 or whatever. I've also never gotten a ticket and never had my car messed with in the free beach/bay lot. Make sure you hit up Fathom (the restaurant) on the pier before the show. Really. Look it up. You cannot call yourself a San Diegan if you've never been here and I'm not sure you can call yourself an American, either. I'm not one to make bold statements but I'll stand behind this one.

I was surely blessed the day I won tickets to the San Diego Music Awards (SDMA)!! Talked a good friend into going and it was game on. Arrived at the venue and they offered parking right next to and in front of the venue. It was a flat $20 to park. I saw that as an easy YES and a great idea. Entrance to the venue was easy. They checked bags at the front and then once inside it was general seating unless you had VIP tickets. Walked around a bit to get a feel of the place and then found two seats closest to the front. They had food and drinks that looked off the chart amazing. The people at this event were very cool and the rock-n-roll vibe couldn't be denied! The show was amazing and I must say it was a great way to dip my toe back into the concert scene... slowly. The only problem I had were the chairs were extremely uncomfortable. I had to leave earlier than I would have liked and it was mostly because of the chair. Lovely location on the water nice and cool during the heat of the summer. Thank you for a fun evening Humphreys By The Bay!

GORGEOUS venue! Right on the water. You can see the boats, the sky and beautiful backdrop trees in the backdrop. The hotel has great concert packages that include tickets to a show and dinner at the great restaurant! There's literally no bad seats here, sound is great everywhere.

Venue is so pretty next to the water so I guess that's why they are able to charge so much for the tickets because everything else is a big bummer! Spent $25 cash for parking at the venue. Wouldn't do that again now realizing I could park in the public parking area right across the way from the venue for much cheaper! The chairs are shitty plastic chairs. There are just 5 stalls in the women's bathroom. I went before the show started and stood in line for over 18 minutes. And they have a small little snack area with candy bars, pizza and popcorn for sale. Tip: bring cash! Using my atm card under the building to buy popcorn took forever as it kept freezing and losing connection. I didn't have cash. Thankfully it finally went through and I was able to go sit and enjoy the show. Exiting the venue was crazy as the enter audience had to merge into a little walkway to exit. It took awhile to get everyone out. Wish there was a more efficient way!

Awesome venue with beautiful ocean view, small venue with concerts from various genres.

I've been watching concerts here for years...pretty small venue - outdoor next to the bay. So it doesn't really matter where you sit, the stage is near enough. Food and drinks are expensive same as other concert venues. Same with parking, scarce and expensive. My problem has always been the same: the white folding chairs are so close together!!! There's also no legroom, and I'm only 5'3"!!! The only way I'll watch concerts here is if I can get the aisle seat!

Superb venue, great friendly staff. Easy parking, clean facilities. Open air, so remember to bring a light jacket as it can get chilly with on shore breezes.

We went to several concerts at the bay and if you buy the dinner and concert packages, you get the best seats up front and a good meal. It's not four star dining but the seats are.

We purchased the dinner, room and concert package for Jason Mraz. The venue is very intimate and so all the seats are great. Sound system was also perfect for Jason's music. The place does feel a bit dated and every single chair had the drink menu. It feels tacky and people ordering or getting their drinks at any point during the concert was VERY distracting. During intermission, I went to the restrooms and I have never been surrounded by so many overly drunk adults. Some have never even heard of Jason Mraz but had nothing to do. (They were very drunk and vocal in line). First time I've seen a long line for the men@/ restroom. Overall, still a nice spot to watch your favorite performer.

We were so happy with everything, from the parking to the security check in, to finding our seats. Everything just went smoothly, we were in the 2nd row, so we had good seats too.

Visited this venue for a modern jukebox concert. It was outdoor seating on a rainy day but so glad I made it . They honored their "rain or shine" disclaimer. There was limited Parking offered for cash only visitors and plenty of free nearby street parking . Although it was a chilly wet night the hosts assisted the attendees to find seating quickly and offer to wipe down seats, as well as provide ponchos . They offered snacks and drinks. The concert was one of a kind . The organization of the venue definitely helped with the overall experience .

One of the rare, quaint, intimate venue with high caliber shows, left in a big city. The setting is gorgeous, in a tropical hotel garden, surrounded by plumeria, palm trees and the left side open to the beautiful marina view. The staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable (for both concessions and shows). We love coming here and missed it so much during COVID!

What there for the REO Speedwagon concert?, The rooms are very nice especially if you get an upstairs one with the balcony you overlook the bay quality, clean rooms with no bedbugs, etc... The restaurant is pretty good although I think they use a lot of MSG on their food because I got an upset stomach but other than that it's a quality place would recommend to my friends and family

What a gem. Small and beautiful venue, amazing sound, great snacks and bar. We came in July 2023 for the Jason Isbell concert, and WOW. What a surprise treat. Never knew this venue existed but we want to see all concerts here from now on!! $25 parking on site, friendly and helpful staff, but most of all, just a beautiful time.

Very nice venue. No bad seat and great view of the stage at eye level. Ordering food a bit inconvenient at the venue and confusing. But still a nice place to enjoy music.