Pool House · San Diego
Third-floor rooftop pool lounge at Pendry San Diego, above Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter
The Pool House is the rooftop pool lounge at Pendry San Diego, set on the hotel's third floor at the corner of J Street and Fifth Avenue, above the Gaslamp Quarter's famed Fifth Avenue. The space is light, contemporary and open-air, moving between indoor and outdoor seating, with the city skyline around the pool. Guest access runs daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, and poolside food and drink service runs from 11 AM until sunset.
The mood is a relaxed lounge built around a signature bar, hosting daytime and evening events for poolside guests. Mondays bring Industry Mondays from 4 PM to sunset, a walk-in night with its own menu of drink specials, carne asada nachos, sweet chili wings and the smoked turkey club.
Cabanas hold up to 8 guests and come with a bottle of rose, a seasonal fruit platter, a flat-screen TV, ceiling fans, shaded and sunny seating and dedicated service. Daybeds are set for two, with VIP service, bottled water and a priority spot at the pool. Both are available daily to hotel guests and Monday through Thursday to outside guests, from 11 AM until 5 PM, or later on days without an evening event.
The kitchen leans Southern California: Baja shrimp cocktail, Baja fish tacos, bigeye tuna poke, a Wagyu burger and acai bowls, with specialty cocktails by the glass or pitcher and Moet, Veuve Clicquot and Chandon by the bottle. Tell us the day and your group size, and our San Diego partner will arrange the daybed or cabana.
Address: 550 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Reserve a VIP table at Pool House through our San Diego partner. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. our San Diego partner handles reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Pool House
How do I reserve a daybed or cabana at Pool House?
Daybeds and cabanas at Pool House sell in tiers, and the best placements go to groups who book ahead. Submit the reservation request on this page and our San Diego partner confirms your table, quotes any minimum spend in writing, and coordinates arrival before you commit.
What is the minimum spend at Pool House?
Minimum spend at Pool House varies by date, by tier (front-row cabana vs daybed), and by whether it is a food or a bottle minimum. Rather than a figure that shifts through the season, MyRSVP quotes your exact minimum in writing when confirming, so there are no surprises on arrival.
What is the dress code at Pool House?
Pool House is upscale San Diego beach-club style: resort wear and swimwear with a cover-up by day, moving to smarter resort-chic as the afternoon program builds. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
How far in advance should I book Pool House?
For peak dates the prime tiers at Pool House are typically allocated weeks ahead. Book as early as you can; if you are inside that window MyRSVP checks live availability and secures the best remaining placement.
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