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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

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
Experience the thrills and hardships of Navy life at this waterfront museum which has become a San Diego landmark.

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 waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

City Cruises San Diego: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
Top hotels in Downtown San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
HDMI for tv did not work. Body wash for shower was minimal. Hotel was clean and the overall room was nice.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
It was very good. Terrific staff, room was clean after its reno ( still some bits to address), amenities fine and parking VERY appreciated. Great location but very noisy on the.... side facing the highways.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Sofia Hotel
The hotel is hainte
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Amazing view, clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Awesome overall stay...location, staff, and room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
The room was not as clean is I had expected based on the reviews. I had requested extra towels and no one delivered them nor did I get an acknowledgment on the request.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 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.

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.

