BARS NEAR
WATERFRONT PARK
Spent the afternoon at the fountain? Done with the County Admin lawn? Here's the closest real bar — and you can walk to it.
The closest bar to Waterfront Park
Waterfront Bar & Grill sits at 2044 Kettner Blvd, a short walk north of Waterfront Park and the County Administration Building. We've been on the same corner since 1933, which makes us the oldest continuously operating bar in San Diego.
Why people walk over from the park
- Full kitchen all day — breakfast through late-night burgers and sliders.
- Daily happy hour from 3–6pm. See the happy hour guide.
- Open every day 8am–2am, no reservations, no cover.
- Walking distance from the Embarcadero, Maritime Museum, and USS Midway.
Also nearby
Little Italy has plenty of wine bars and rooftop spots if that's the vibe. If you want a proper bar — full pours, a stool, a burger that comes out fast — Waterfront is the one to walk to.
Coming from the San Diego airport?
SAN is 1.8 miles away — about 6 minutes by rideshare. One of the closest real bars to the terminal. Great for pre-flight or post-landing.
Walk on over
Waterfront Bar & Grill · 2044 Kettner Blvd, Little Italy · Open daily 8am–2am.