List of tallest buildings in San Diego

After the completion of Cortez Hotel in 1927, it remained the tallest building in San Diego for 36 years, until it was surpassed by the Executive Complex in 1963. The FAA's height restrictions—introduced in the 1970s due to the proximity of San Diego International Airport—limited downtown building heights to a maximum of 500 feet (152 m). This restriction has significantly influenced the architectural character and scale of San Diego's skyline, resulting in a cluster of buildings that generally adhere to the 500-foot limit. This has created a relatively uniform skyline height compared to other major cities, with an emphasis on horizontal spread and mid-rise development in surrounding neighborhoods. The late 1990s and 2000s saw a surge in new high-rise construction, particularly residential skyscrapers, which introduced twin tower designs and modern architectural styles to the city. ==Cityscape==

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The map below shows the location of buildings taller than 300 feet (61 m) in San Diego. Each marker is numbered by height and colored by the decade of the building's completion. ==Tallest buildings==

This list ranks San Diego skyscrapers that stand at least tall as of 2026, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed ==Tallest under construction or proposed==

Under construction This lists buildings that are under construction in San Diego and are planned to rise at least 300 feet (91 meters) as of 2026. The "year" column indicates the estimated year of completion. Proposed This lists ranks proposed buildings in San Diego that are planned to be taller than 300 ft (91 m). A dash "–“ indicates information about the building is unknown or has not been released. ==Timeline of tallest buildings==

These are the list of buildings that have held the title of tallest building in San Diego. ==Notes==