Guidebook for San Diego
Arts & Culture
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third AveBroadway Touring Shows
San Diego Symphony
750 B StHouse of Blues San Diego
1055 Fifth AveGreat bands play here.
Shopping
Fashion Valley Mall is an upscale, open-air shopping mall in Mission Valley in San Diego, California.
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdParks & Nature
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.
Balboa Park
Neighborhoods
Well known as the heart of downtown San Diego nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter is comprised of a plethora of retail shops, upscale bars and taverns, business offices and historic charm. As one of the most popular downtown neighborhoods, the Gaslamp Quarter is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, and was considered at one time a favorite scene for such historical characters as Wyatt Earp and Ida Bailey.
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Well known as the heart of downtown San Diego nightlife, the Gaslamp Quarter is comprised of a plethora of retail shops, upscale bars and taverns, business offices and historic charm. As one of the most popular downtown neighborhoods, the Gaslamp Quarter is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, and was considered at one time a favorite scene for such historical characters as Wyatt Earp and Ida Bailey.
*THE LIFESTYLE
Anchored around Petco Park, this is the place for Padres fans. Enjoy day and evening events at the stadium.
*YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
High energy meets casual cool vibe.
46 locals recommend
East Village
*THE LIFESTYLE
Anchored around Petco Park, this is the place for Padres fans. Enjoy day and evening events at the stadium.
*YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
High energy meets casual cool vibe.
Rich traditions and amazing food have kept Little Italy true to its roots. Although small, this lively neighborhood is bustling with great restaurants, shops, and the jovial Italian spirit. With views of the San Diego Bay, old-world restaurants, charming shops and parks, downtown San Diego’s Little Italy has a small town feel in an opportune urban setting.
*THE LIFESTYLE
Great food and good times. Culinary immersion in authentic Italian restaurants and markets, sprinkled with trendy new eateries.
*WHAT TO EXPECT
A historically rich neighborhood with jovial Italian spirit.
*YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Italian cultural charm set in Downtown San Diego.
889 locals recommend
Little Italy
Rich traditions and amazing food have kept Little Italy true to its roots. Although small, this lively neighborhood is bustling with great restaurants, shops, and the jovial Italian spirit. With views of the San Diego Bay, old-world restaurants, charming shops and parks, downtown San Diego’s Little Italy has a small town feel in an opportune urban setting.
*THE LIFESTYLE
Great food and good times. Culinary immersion in authentic Italian restaurants and markets, sprinkled with trendy new eateries.
*WHAT TO EXPECT
A historically rich neighborhood with jovial Italian spirit.
*YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Italian cultural charm set in Downtown San Diego.
Located in a coveted location adjacent to San Diego Bay, downtown San Diego’s Marina District offers an array of high-end living. This area, once occupied by warehouses and vacant lots, now proudly houses the San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village, Martin L. King Jr. Promenade, historic Pantoja Park, and the Children’s Museum.
36 locals recommend
Embarcadero
Located in a coveted location adjacent to San Diego Bay, downtown San Diego’s Marina District offers an array of high-end living. This area, once occupied by warehouses and vacant lots, now proudly houses the San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village, Martin L. King Jr. Promenade, historic Pantoja Park, and the Children’s Museum.
This historic district was named after its feature attraction, the El Cortez Hotel.
Located on a hill, the Cortez District overlooks picturesque Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and the San Diego Bay. It is home to appealing sidewalk shops and cafes, churches.
Cortez Hill
This historic district was named after its feature attraction, the El Cortez Hotel.
Located on a hill, the Cortez District overlooks picturesque Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and the San Diego Bay. It is home to appealing sidewalk shops and cafes, churches.
City advice
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