What's Downtown San Diego Like?
Visitors really like Downtown San Diego, especially its museums, waterfront, and bars. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Have a relaxing day visiting Balboa Park. San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown San Diego?
We have 686 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown San Diego:
Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego
City-center hotel- 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Pendry San Diego
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 3 bars- Free WiFi • Spa • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Attentive staff
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
City-center hotel with outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
How to Get to Downtown San Diego
Flying to:
- San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Downtown San Diego
- San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Downtown San Diego
- San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Downtown San Diego
Getting to Downtown San Diego on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Civic Center Station
- Civic Center Station
- 5th Avenue Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown San Diego
What to See in Downtown San Diego
- San Diego Convention Center
- Petco Park
- Balboa Park
- Navy Pier
- Port of San Diego
Things to Do in Downtown San Diego
- San Diego Civic Theatre
- Seaport Village
- The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
- USS Midway Museum
- Maritime Museum of San Diego