Downtown San Diego Travel Guide

San Diego

Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego
Downtown San Diego

Popular places to visit

San Diego Convention Center

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.

San Diego Convention Center
Petco Park

Petco Park

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

Petco Park
Port of San Diego

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.

Port of San Diego
USS Midway Museum which includes military items

USS Midway Museum

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

USS Midway Museum
Seaport Village

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.

Seaport Village
Waterfront Park

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.

Waterfront Park

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,534
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

฿1,411
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Coronado: San Diego Bay Jetski Rental

Coronado: San Diego Bay Jetski Rental

฿3,849
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Coronado: San Diego Bay Jetski Rental
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

฿4,032
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego
patriot boat for cruise in san diego california

Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay

฿1,283
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay
Picture 1 for Activity San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks

San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks

฿3,817
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks
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Top hotels in Downtown San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,829 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,829
฿6,392 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,888 reviews)
Wyndham Bayside
"Great experience. Location would be impossible to beat. No problems or issues with our enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,285 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,285
฿3,808 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,751 reviews)
"I like the 1950’s vibe and staff was great."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,783 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,783
฿4,386 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"It was nice... Ok my real answer it has good the staff and they were amazing the place is in walking distance to Little Italy 8 min walk and the conference Center 25 min walk and other places close to the Zoo could walk but also 7 min drive to the Zoo. The dinning area is nice the Bartender was very ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿6,537 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,537
฿9,035 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,873 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿7,739 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿7,739
฿10,698 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,810 reviews)
"Location is amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

4 out of 5
601 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿5,905 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿5,905
฿7,997 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
"Loved the complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour. However, the room was not as clean as it could have been, nor was the pool. Also, there was an event happening, and it was a bit loud."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter featuring a bar, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Gaslamp Quarter
Petco Park showing a statue or sculpture

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.

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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.

Little Italy
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Hillcrest

5/5(1 area review)

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

Hillcrest
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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.

North Park
Old Town San Diego State Park featuring signage

Old Town San Diego

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Old Town San Diego

Downtown San Diego Travel Guide