Westgate Hotel

July 4th Live Music
2026-07-04 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Aquavie Fitness + Wellness Club
Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music on the AquaVie pool deck. Join us for an evening of funk and soul with Happy Baby, a high-energy band that knows how to get a crowd moving.
General admission tickets are $20 and include standing room and bar access. For full access to the pool and amenities, a $59 day pass is also available. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not available at the door.
Upon arrival, guests should check in at the hotel front desk, where you will be directed to the terrace. A host stand will be set up at the cross bridge door, and wristbands will be distributed at check-in.
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Live Music - Holly Hoffman & Louis Valenzuela
2026-07-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby
Holly Hofmann is a celebrated jazz flutist who discovered the genre at age five, playing alongside her guitarist father. Classically trained under Cleveland Orchestra principal flutist Maurice Sharp, she has built a decades-long career recording with jazz greats such as Ray Brown and Terell Stafford, releasing 13 albums as a bandleader on Capri Records. A longtime San Diego resident, she has curated six jazz series over the past thirty years and was honored with a Jazz Hero Award, with the city proclaiming an official Holly Hofmann Day in her name.
Louis Valenzuela is a versatile San Diego-based guitarist performing throughout Southern California and Mexico. A founding member of the Afro Latin Jazz Punk Funk group, the Afrojazziacs, and a current member of the Soul Funk band JuiceBox, he has shared stages and recordings with artists including The B Side Players, members of The Mars Volta, and The Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Beyond guitar, he plays Cuban tres and Persian oud, and holds a B.M. in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University.

Live Music - Mikan Zlatkovich
2026-07-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-24 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-31 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby
Mikan Zlatkovich is an American virtuoso jazz pianist with a distinguished career spanning decades. Born a musical prodigy in the former Yugoslavia, Mikan started his professional jazz career as a teenager, his immense talent quickly recognized by top musicians, audiences, and critics alike. Exposed to jazz early on by his father, a local jazz guitarist, Mikan pursued bigger musical challenges in the early ’90s, first in New York and later in San Diego. His broad repertoire spans the Great American Songbook, jazz and blues standards, classic ballads, pop, rhythm & blues, funk, Bossa Nova, and Samba classics. No two performances are ever the same, as Mikan’s music continues to evolve through his ongoing search for new creative possibilities. His musical chemistry and remarkable skill invite audiences into a memorable jazz experience, rooted in his belief that music has the power to transcend language, race, and culture, bringing people together to share in its magic.

Jazz on the Terrace
2026-07-11 18:00 - 21:00
This summer, the Fountain Terrace transforms into an intimate open-air stage, where Southern California’s most accomplished jazz musicians perform against the backdrop of the city’s iconic downtown skyline. Experience an evening of refined music, warm summer air, and elevated dining, all in one setting.
Tickets include a chef-crafted dinner buffet, a welcome glass of wine or champagne, and an evening of live jazz from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. With limited seating on the terrace, each performance offers an unhurried, intimate experience.
Performing Musicians:
Joshua White, piano (https://www.joshuawhitemusic.com/)
Sherry Williams, vocals
Luke Little, bass
Dan Schnelle, drums
Location: Fountain Terrace, The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $75 per person
Included: Chef-crafted dinner buffet, one glass of wine or champagne, and live jazz
Parking: Valet is available for $22
Reservations

Live Music - Adam Wolff
2026-07-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-01 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby
Adam Wolff’s musical journey began at age eight, when he started ten years of classical piano training in Ithaca, New York, studying performance, theory, and creative expression. Raised between New York and Chicago, he returned to Manhattan in the 1980s, spending years playing music full time in the city. After relocating to San Diego in the 1990s, Adam performed with a wide range of groups, from jazz to popular dance music to creative expression ensembles. His playing carries the hallmarks of hard swinging, soulful improvisation, no matter who he’s sharing the stage with. Today, the Adam Wolff Trio performs regularly at the Westgate Hotel, joined by a rotating lineup of San Diego’s finest jazz bassists and drummers. Together they deliver an exciting mix of jazz classics, standards, blues-based grooves, and jazz-inflected pop, creating an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of the New York clubs where Adam got his start.

Live Music - Victoria Robertson
2026-07-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby
Victoria Robertson is a local singer known equally for her captivating operatic style and her folk singer sensibility. She began performing at the Westgate in 2020, taking the Veranda as her stage, and has since captured the hearts of guests and residents alike with her soulful voice and humorous storytelling. Her singing reflects a unique blend of folk and classical influences drawn from her diverse musical background. Victoria performs every Thursday evening, sharing a collection of favorite songs across genres, and hosts “The Secret Opera Room” on the last Thursday of each month, inviting guest opera singers to join her for a special evening of opera. A former Miss San Diego and former Miss USO San Diego, Victoria brings both artistry and star quality to every performance.

Live Music - Roman Palacios
2026-07-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby
Roman Palacios is a San Diego native whose lifelong love of music began at just seven years old, when a school choir opportunity from his third-grade teacher set him on his vocal journey. After years away from performing, he found his way to San Diego’s Red Fox Room in 1996, where he honed his craft alongside pianist and vocalist Shirley Allen and her band. In 1999, a chance meeting with international tenor Daniel Hendrick introduced Roman to Bel Canto operatic training, unlocking new dimensions in his vocal ability and launching him into performances at upscale restaurants, hotels, and concert venues. Drawing inspiration from icons like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, and Tony Bennett, as well as classical greats such as Pavarotti and Caruso, Roman has developed a warm, smooth, and commanding vocal style reminiscent of the golden age of American standards and the Great American Songbook. Since 2009, he has performed alongside acclaimed jazz pianist Tommy Gannon, a partnership that began at Via Lago restaurant and has since become one of San Diego’s most sought-after musical pairings, known for its chemistry, charisma, and playful stage presence. Roman’s charm, comedic timing, and refined musicality have made him a true entertainer in every sense of the word.

Superhero Tea
2026-07-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Grand Lobby
The Westgate has hosted many legendary guests. This Comic-Con, we’re expecting a few more.
The Grand Lobby is suiting up, transformed into a setting worthy of the world’s finest heroes, complete with a photo area made for your most powerful moment. Gourmet tea sandwiches, house-made pastries, signature desserts, premium teas, and a glass of champagne as iconic as the hotel itself, all set to live music from a harpist.
The city’s most storied address. Your most heroic afternoon.
Reservations
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Pricing
Adults: $95
Children $65
Parking
$10 for three hours with validation (standard rate thereafter)
Dietary Restrictions
We are happy to accommodate guests who have dietary restrictions. Guests can mention dietary restrictions in the reservation notes, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Please specify if an adult or a child has dietary restrictions and how many people.

Live Music - Deborah Heinzman
2026-07-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Grand Lobby

Jazz on the Terrace
2026-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Fountain Terrace
This summer, the Fountain Terrace transforms into an intimate open-air stage, where Southern California’s most accomplished jazz musicians perform against the backdrop of the city’s iconic downtown skyline. Experience an evening of refined music, warm summer air, and elevated dining, all in one setting.
Tickets include a chef-crafted dinner buffet, a welcome glass of wine or champagne, and an evening of live jazz from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. With limited seating on the terrace, each performance offers an unhurried, intimate experience.
Reservations
September 12 Performer, Peter Sprague: With his sixty-plus years as a professional musician, Peter has evolved into a musical powerhouse, having produced and/or played on over 400 recordings. He has published eleven songbooks of his own music. Peter conducts the majority of his endeavors in Southern California, staying close to his family, and where he is, without dispute, San Diego’s premier jazz talent. He has won numerous awards for his artistry, including Best Jazz Artist in San Diego. He has worked with some of the greats: Dianna Reeves, Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Billy Childs, and many others, too numerous to count. He is the recipient of both the 2010 and 2018 CMA New Jazz Works grants, and he’s recorded 48 of his own records. The full list and discography can be found on Peter’s website, www.petersprague.com.
Location: Fountain Terrace, The Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Pricing: $75 per ticket (same cost for children), includes one glass of wine or champagne, dinner buffet, and concert
Parking: Dine-in, 3 hours, $10
