Rooftop lounge with wood-fired oven, flatbreads, frozen drinks





























1047 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

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"Stay at the Kimpton Alma Hotel near the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy — the rooftop pool deck is the perfect place to cool off after a day spent touring the city." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Just in time for warmer weather and hopefully sunnier days, a new rooftop hangout has emerged on the pool deck of Gaslamp hotel Kimpton Alma San Diego. Called Leave of Absence, the all-outdoor bar and restaurant joins the Café at Hotel Alma and the Desmond as the third space at the property to be led by acclaimed chef-restaurateur Jason Neroni." - Candice Woo

"Located in the Gaslamp District, the luxury Kimpton Alma hotel now houses two new restaurants curated by Los Angeles–based chef Jason Neroni and a rooftop bar he is overseeing; Neroni—who owns the Rose in Venice Beach and trained at El Bulli and Le Cirque—says the project has been in the works for a few years, that 'we've got great chefs in the kitchen' and that it's been 'a collaborative effort,' and he adds, 'I feel great about it' regarding the three-tiered opening." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Like San Diego , Hotel Palomar mixes beach and city influences seamlessly. The boutique property’s central location in the Gaslamp Quarter and SoCal-inspired design concept are an ideal combination. Accommodations are outfitted with custom furniture, Brazilian walnut hardwood floors, and sumptuous Italian linens. Windows open to let in the ocean air, while bathrooms showcase floor-to-ceiling limestone tilework and spacious rainforest showers. The laid-back SoCal spirit extends to the hotel’s services and amenities. In the lobby you can take advantage of free morning tea and coffee, as well as pours of red and white wine during social hour every evening from 5 to 6 p.m. You’ll even find animal-print robes and a yoga mat in every room. During the day soak up the California sun at the infinity rooftop pool overlooking downtown. By night the rooftop turns into a lounge with craft cocktails, bar bites, and occasional DJ appearances."
