Downtown San Diego Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Downtown San Diego
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
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.
Seaport Village
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Seaport Village 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 seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Downtown San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Freindly staff and it felt like a home away from home
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Stayed for 4 nights and found the location to be pretty central to everything else which made it walkable so that was nice. Staff was helpful and accommodating Pool was small but nice
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Sofia Hotel
Very nice location, great service, abd property.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Everything was great and loved the views!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
good
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – 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.
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.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
