Downtown San Diego Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

Port of San Diego
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Petco Park
Catch an event at Petco Park during your trip to San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Seaport Village
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Seaport Village during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

USS Midway Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Midway Museum during your trip to San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Waterfront Park
After visiting Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Top hotels in Downtown San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Wish there was a fridge and not just the "alcohol fridge", etc that they put in there (which you need to pay for).
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Breakfast buffet was good. Room was clean. Friendly and helpful staff. San Diego was beautiful!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Pendry San Diego
Clean room staff gently
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Clean room, good staff
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Excellent customer service. Great resort in a prime location
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.

Marina District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Marina District. Check out top attractions like Seaport Village and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and jump on the metro at Seaport Village Station or Convention Center Station to see more of the city.

Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.

Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
