Score 90/100 · Order: Champagne cocktail or wine · $16–24
Upper East Bar sits atop a hotel in La Jolla and offers the best coastal rooftop view in the neighborhood. The design is upscale and polished, with comfortable seating and a layout that feels intimate rather than crowded. The cocktail list leans toward sparkling wines and light, refreshing drinks that match the coastal setting. The view looks out over the village toward the ocean, and the sunset light is beautiful. The crowd is older and more dressed up than downtown rooftop bars. It is the best rooftop bar for a romantic sunset drink in La Jolla.