THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE 5TH & LAUREL A building becomes an icon when there’s no place on earth like it. And there’s really no place like 5th & Laurel. If walls could talk, 2550 Fifth Avenue would have quite the story to tell. It started a trend of bucking trends—establishing itself away from the local nightlife and becoming a legend at the same time it defied the odds and became a success. In a very real way, the building has seen an entire city grow up around it. With sweeping, unmatched views of San Diego, it’s provided the perfect backdrop for memories, hosted presidents and locals alike and become an institution along the way