Cafe Libertalia is considered by many here in San Diego as an “everyday oasis” or a “home-office, away from their home-office”. While here, guests can check their email and surf the web, complete work or school assignments, download music and load it onto their iPods and much more. We offer a spacious setting with multiple computers, Internet access & Wi-Fi access. The front section of our space has now been converted into “Libertalia Micro-Mall”, hosting a variety of vendors, including LeVay Elektrocycles, Conspirazine!, Mises West Library & Bookstore, Hippie Vintage (jewelry, tie-dies, and odds-and-ends) and more coming soon. Come check them out!
Within the Cafe Libertalia section, in addition to computers, you’ll also find desserts and a full array of coffees and other drinks. You can eat, drink, chat with friends or sit back and relax in the easy-going atmosphere.
And lastly, what really makes Cafe Libertalia unique is our “Libertalia Lounge” – a semi-private space in the cafe designed for a variety of events, classes, meetings — away from espresso machines and blenders. The lounge is equipped with a digital projector and screen, sound equipment with microphones, and can be configured in a variety of arrangements to suit your needs.
Many different types of groups have made Cafe Libertalia their home for monthly and weekly meetings, simply by scheduling the dates with us. Call us to find out about using the space for your events.
In addition to these events organized by outside groups, we offer several recurring events, such as… Monday evening Austrian Economics study group; Wednesdays’ Comedy on the Crest, improv comedy with Comedy Under Construction; a Jazz Jam every Thursday; live music and/or stand-up comedy performances on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sunday evenings’ Open Mic.
Please check our events page for the schedule. If you’re interested in 
scheduling an event – contact us.
Our computer-related services include:
- Computers with high-speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox
- iTunes
- Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Slideshow Presentation and Photo Editing programs
- Chat with MSN, Yahoo, AIM, Windows Live
- CD & DVD burning capabilities
- Wi-fi available for your laptop
- Fax, scan, print & copy documents
Computer rates:
- Basic rate – $5.50 per hour
- Special – $22 for 5 hours (5 hours for the price of 4)
- 6 minutes – $1.50
- 15 minutes – $2.50
- 30 minutes – $3.50
Here’s a list of some of our delicious treats:
- French-press coffee
- espresso
- lattes
- frappes
- baked goods
HOURS: (opening and closing times are approximate, depending on specific events taking place/ we can often open early and stay late, to accommodate groups)
Mon-Tue, 11am-9/9:30pm
Wed, 11am-10pm
Thu-Sat, 11am-11/11:30pm
Sun, 11am-10:00pm
PARKING:
On-street spots can usually be found, although not frequently available right on the block of the cafe; no meter charges after 6pm and all day Sunday; best locations 4th, 3rd, 2nd Avenues, toward Pennsylvania Avenue (a couple of blocks south and/or west of the cafe).
Most Convenient Paid Lots…
$5 flat rate for the day or evening:
Chase Bank, two doors south of the cafe; after banking hours (6pm Mon-Fri; 4pm Sat; all day Sun).
John’s Luggage, 3833 Fourth Ave, from 5:30 Mon-Fri, 4:30 Sat., all day Sun; enter on 4th Ave., then walk through Chase Bank parking lot to get from 4th Ave. to the cafe on 5th, and turn left (north); cafe is three doors north.
$2 per hour parking:
Public lot just north of John’s Luggage parking, enter on 4th Ave., then walk through Chase Bank parking lot to get from 4th Ave. to the cafe on 5th, and turn left (north); cafe is three doors north.
Additional Paid Lots…
$3 flat rate, all day or evening:
California Bank & Trust Co., 3737 Fifth Avenue (between Robinson and Pennsylvania Avenues), east side of 5th Avenue, after banking hours and all day Sunday (a block south of the cafe).
$4 parking lots for all day or evening:
Public lot across the street from California Bank & Trust Co. and a few doors down from The Hillcrest Inn Hotel (NOT the lot next to the hotel) on 5th Ave. between Robinson and Pennsylvania, west side of 5th (a block south of the cafe).
Union Bank of California, west side of 5th Avenue, between University and Washington, after banking hours (a block north of the cafe).
$2 per hour lots:
Rite Aid, Robinson and 5th Avenue (half-block south of the cafe).
Public lot across Robinson from Rite Aid and next to Jamba Juice (half-block southeast of the cafe).
Public lot on 6th Avenue, just south of Pernicano’s.
Cafe Libertalia | 3834 5th Avenue | Hillcrest 619-299-9360