I wouldn’t want a glass fence. Unless its on an ocean cliff or something with a world class view, I would rather have the privacy.
In your shoes though you definitely want to find out if there will be any significant noise reduction.I think you said your house is new. If this is true you already have dual pain windows so the extra effect on sound buffering against wind, you get from the glass fence will be minimal. I don’t consider San Diego a very windy place. Other than the occasional Santa Ana and during rain storms like today it is very calm.
With all that in mind I might suggest a sleek looking fence made of horizontal cable strung through posts 10 or so feet on center. The spacing code for the wires is 4″. You could still start with a 1 foot decorative wall. Stone or fake stone that matches any on your house would look nice. You don’t need the heavy steel top rail that is usually on fencing systems like this in public places for a residential fence.I don’ think you will notice the wires any more than the glass panels and more bulky posts used to support them.This kind of fence will last a lifetime without cleaning or worrying about scratches or anything like that.
