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 acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

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 beautiful beaches 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 waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Waterfront Park

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿3,314
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿446
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

฿1,810
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

฿1,115
per adult
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

฿1,402
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

฿4,005
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 ฿8,079 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿8,079
฿11,132 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (2,832 reviews)
"Great area to explore"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,937 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,937
฿6,665 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (5,971 reviews)
"Excellent view of the Bay, cruise ships docked at the hotel front door."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 ฿3,867 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,867
฿4,484 total
20 Oct - 21 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! (513 reviews)
"Staff are super nice and helpful. The location is close to everything. We definitely going to stay here again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,650 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿3,650
฿4,232 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,891 reviews)
"Staff was great location was great"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,817 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,817
฿8,235 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (2,987 reviews)
"Very clean, easy to move a lot things to do and Tourist Really love it"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Pendry San Diego

Pendry San Diego

5 out of 5
550 J Street, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿8,120 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿8,120
฿11,120 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Loved This Place!
"We had an amzing stay here. The staff from check in to bell man and valets were so nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Pendry San Diego
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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.

East Village
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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