Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay is a renowned open-air music venue located in San Diego, California. Known for its picturesque waterfront setting and intimate atmosphere, Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay has been entertaining guests for over 30 years. The venue has hosted a wide range of musical performances, including rock, jazz, blues, and reggae, attracting both local and international artists. With a seating capacity of 1,400, the venue provides an up-close and personal experience for concert-goers, offering both general admission and reserved seating options. In addition to its musical offerings, Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay also features on-site dining options and a relaxing outdoor atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike. Whether enjoying a sunset concert or soaking up the sights and sounds of the bay, Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay offers an unforgettable musical experience in a beautiful waterfront setting.
Amenities and More
- Toilets
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Bar on site
- Live performances
- Restaurant
Reviews
First time at Humphrey's for The Teskey Brothers, and it was beautiful.
Great venue, parking was very easy ( which is not usually the case in San Diego), and the entrance was very well organized and quick access to inside the venue.
Drinks were normal priced, staff very friendly, and we ( my wife and I) had an absolutely great time! The fake grass ( lawn area) was well taken care of, and the stage was very easy to see from anywhere you wanted to stand. The sound was superb, and the show was unforgettable. We will definitely be coming back.
Intimate, beautiful outdoor live music venue on the shore of San Diego Bay with amazing views of the hillside lights of Point Loma. Excellent sound and stage lighting provided a great concert experience. We saw Yacht Rock Revue play a fantastic show to a sold out house of about 1400 patrons.
The weather was typical San Diego perfect all evening, of course. Note that the venue runs rain or shine and does not allow umbrellas. That said, you can likely expect 70 degrees and zero chance of rain, year round, in this beautiful Mediterranean climate.
Parking was convenient and ample in the venue vicinity. You can snag free parking across the street in the public bay parking lots if you get there early enough. I’d recommend 2 hours early, if possible, to easily find a free parking spot. Otherwise, the venue has some on-premise parking for $25 with spots literally steps away from the venue entrance. Doors opened 1 hour prior to the concert start time.
While we had a fantastic and memorable evening, I had to knock 1 star off my rating due to the extremely tight seat spacing and uncomfortable, cheap, folding plastic chairs. The venue made an obvious effort to cram as many people into its small footprint which made it nearly impossible to move your arms and legs. The spacing between rows was absurd! The entire row practically had to exit the row just to allow anyone to pass through to their seat or visit to the bar or restroom.
Oh, and prepare for $30 mixed drinks. On the bright side, there were roaming drink serves who walked the floor aisles. The venue also sold hot dogs and popcorn at the bar area. I’m sure they could up their game on the food front, but that’s not why we were there.
All in all, this venue could easily be one of the best if it fixed its seating situation. Simply raise the ticket fee a few dollars and eliminate 400 seats. The experience would be elevated to the highest level.
Amazing evening and a great venue to see your favorite band or entertainment. Intimate setting right next to the ocean harbor. 1400 seats+- packed in tight. A little too tight. Concessions were good and bathrooms clean.
We will be back for sure!
Another gorgeous night at Humphreys. As much as I hate how close the seats are, the concert experience is phenomenal. The staff do a great job too with seating, managing breaks and helping guide us to the food. Outdoors and intimate!
Very cool venue and atmosphere. But the low volume and having to cut through the concessions line to get to the bathroom sucked. Not enough bars to get a drink.
The outdoor part of the venue itself is fine, performers are great. My issue was with the restrooms not having soap, not being cleaned during events, the parking fee has to be paid in cash, and the pos systems need to be updated.
5 Stars without a doubt. Come on Man. Outdoor venue near sunset can not be beat! To be near the water is always a bonus. The venue was well organized. Drink lines can be kind of long. The venue is smaller and we have sat near the front and near the back and had great times in both areas. The setting of events has alot to do with the way we FEEL. This is a great location for a venue in my opinion and we have been to many. Many hotels are near by and they also of one at Humphreys where you can get a room overlooking the stage and seating area. These rooms balconies are pretty much in the venue, should have took a picture.
Humphrey's is the best, there isn't a bad seat in the house! We saw REO Speedwagon last week and it was an awesome experience. Such a beautiful venue...
First time at Humphrey's for The Teskey Brothers, and it was beautiful.
Great venue, parking was very easy ( which is not usually the case in San Diego), and the entrance was very well organized and quick access to inside the venue.
Drinks were normal priced, staff very friendly, and we ( my wife and I) had an absolutely great time! The fake grass ( lawn area) was well taken care of, and the stage was very easy to see from anywhere you wanted to stand. The sound was superb, and the show was unforgettable. We will definitely be coming back.
Intimate, beautiful outdoor live music venue on the shore of San Diego Bay with amazing views of the hillside lights of Point Loma. Excellent sound and stage lighting provided a great concert experience. We saw Yacht Rock Revue play a fantastic show to a sold out house of about 1400 patrons.
The weather was typical San Diego perfect all evening, of course. Note that the venue runs rain or shine and does not allow umbrellas. That said, you can likely expect 70 degrees and zero chance of rain, year round, in this beautiful Mediterranean climate.
Parking was convenient and ample in the venue vicinity. You can snag free parking across the street in the public bay parking lots if you get there early enough. I’d recommend 2 hours early, if possible, to easily find a free parking spot. Otherwise, the venue has some on-premise parking for $25 with spots literally steps away from the venue entrance. Doors opened 1 hour prior to the concert start time.
While we had a fantastic and memorable evening, I had to knock 1 star off my rating due to the extremely tight seat spacing and uncomfortable, cheap, folding plastic chairs. The venue made an obvious effort to cram as many people into its small footprint which made it nearly impossible to move your arms and legs. The spacing between rows was absurd! The entire row practically had to exit the row just to allow anyone to pass through to their seat or visit to the bar or restroom.
Oh, and prepare for $30 mixed drinks. On the bright side, there were roaming drink serves who walked the floor aisles. The venue also sold hot dogs and popcorn at the bar area. I’m sure they could up their game on the food front, but that’s not why we were there.
All in all, this venue could easily be one of the best if it fixed its seating situation. Simply raise the ticket fee a few dollars and eliminate 400 seats. The experience would be elevated to the highest level.
Location
2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Hours
- Monday Close
- Tuesday Close
- Wednesday Close
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Thursday
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
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Friday
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
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Saturday
11:30 AM - 03:00 PM03:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Sunday Close
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