Chase Sapphire Lounge, San Diego International Airport: A Coastal-Inspired Hospitality Retreat by ICrave, Journey & Corgan

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is an expansive, design-forward airport lounge created through a collaboration between ICrave, Journey, and Corgan, recognized as an Interior Design Best of Year Honoree in the Transportation category for 2025. Interior Design This more than 11,000 sq ft space in Terminal 2 West reimagines the airport waiting experience, blending luxury hospitality with a relaxed Southern California beach ethos that reflects San Diego’s culture and lifestyle. Corgan

Upon entering, travelers are welcomed into a coastal-inspired retreat evoking the laid-back surf and seaside spirit of La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Mission Bay. Corgan Custom surfboard installations by local artist Hanna Daly and a large digital wall showcasing aerial footage of the Pacific coastline immediately establish the local connection. Throughout the lounge, a palette of ocean-hued blues, seafoam greens, and sandy neutrals is paired with natural materials like rattan, linen, and marble—balancing refined elegance with a relaxed, beach-themed aesthetic.