East Village Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit East Village
Popular places to visit
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.
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.
SeaWorld
Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.
Balboa Park
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
Things to do
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Top hotels in East Village
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
The staff are fantastic. Everyone of them. From the front desk to the restaurant. What I didn’t like was the noise. It was really load. Not just from the game but also the street. I also thought $70 valet is really high and I did not know there was a destination fee.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
The apartment style room was a nice touch for my trip. When I arrived, the check in took a bit longer than I would have liked. It's not streamlined and then you need to wait for the person at the front to check your ID and then after everything you need to wait for the code and room number to be ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Handlery Hotel
If you check out an hour late (noon) they charge you 30- an hour.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Room and carpet smelled of mold electrical sockets and lamps did not work. No coffee available in the morning. In a good note in site Restaurant was great and friendly. Room not worth the 250 a night rate
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
They charged me for parking; I think they should either include it in the price or specify it at the time of booking.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Great
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Village
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.
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic 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.
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.
