University Club Atop Symphony Tower

About

The University Club is a private members' city club located on the 34th (penthouse) floor of Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego. The club emphasizes professional networking, social engagement, dining, events, and coworking as part of the Invited/City Club Collection.

Events

The club hosts curated networking and social events, including monthly wine events, breakfast gatherings (Breakfast Club), wine dinners, rooftop mixers, private events, business seminars, and member mixers. A member calendar lists recurring and special events, which can be viewed here.

Programs

The membership structure includes core tiers (Executive and Young Executive) with optional enhancements such as Links + Leisure (dining and golf), Breakfast Club, and Reserve Wine Club. The club programming features curated networking events, exclusive seminars, and business-focused gatherings, along with coworking and meeting-room programming. More details can be found here.

Member Experience

Members have access to the coast-to-coast City Club Collection/Invited Network, which includes on-site dining at Ebb & Flow, coworking and dedicated meeting spaces, professional concierge and business services, event-hosting privileges, member discounts, and complimentary parking validation per visit. Networking opportunities with other professionals are emphasized, as outlined here.

Membership

The club offers two primary tiers: Young Executive, which has a $750 initiation fee and $260 monthly dues, and Executive, which has the same initiation fee but $310 monthly dues. Optional enhancements are available, including Links + Leisure, Breakfast Club, and Reserve Wine Club. Applications are accepted online, and referrals are supported. More information on membership can be found here.

Eligibility

There are no university- or alumni-specific eligibility requirements stated on the club website. Membership is by application, with categories for Young Executive and Executive, and a referral/nomination mechanism is in place. Details can be accessed here.

Reciprocal Clubs

Members have access to the City Club Collection, which includes 19 city clubs, as well as broader Invited Network/XLife benefits, providing access to numerous additional social, country, and golf clubs nationwide, along with preferred benefits while traveling. More information is available here.

Facilities

The club features multiple event rooms and meeting spaces, including the Laureate Ballroom (2,700 sq.ft.), The Helm (1,045 sq.ft.), Crescendo & Encore (731 sq.ft.), 1896 Boardroom (378 sq.ft.), Wine Cellar (184 sq.ft.), and Sefton Library (184 sq.ft.). These spaces include coworking/open work areas, dedicated touchdown rooms, boardrooms, full AV capability, and concierge support. For more details, visit this page.

Dining Options

The on-site restaurant/lounge, Ebb & Flow, offers an executive chef-led seasonal menu, along with a bakery presence from Knead Artisan Bakery located in the Symphony Towers lobby. Member menus and wine programming are also available. More information can be found here.

History

The University Club occupies the penthouse/34th floor of Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego. For additional historical context, you can refer to this link.

Seasonal Operations

The club's regular business hours are Monday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The club is closed on Sundays, and the bar closes one hour after posted closing times. Members receive complimentary parking validation once per visit, with specific time limits and conditions detailed here.

Contact Information

The club is located at 750 B Street, Suite 3400, San Diego, CA 92101. The main phone number is 619-234-5200. For membership inquiries, you can contact Mitch Semon at 619-702-1985, and for event sales, reach out to Jennifer McDaniel at 619-702-1987. Additional contact details can be found here.