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.
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.
SeaWorld
Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.
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.
Balboa Park
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
Things to do
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
City Cruises San Diego: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure
Top hotels in East Village
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
The room was clean nice hot shower staff was friendly over all it was good would of been better if the parking wasn't so expensive 65.00 a night. But it is right in gaslamp area. So you have to remind your self its fine. diegoso i iver looked
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
Great stay. Clean, quiet, comfy beds, nice shower. We went to a concert at the ballpark and the walking bridge made it so easy. Only complaint was that our AC didn’t work. We asks front desk to send someone up to check it out after the first night but nothing changed. We requested a fan the second ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar
Room is very clean, staff are friendly, corridor are unusally large and bright, making one feel lightened. Free starbucks coffee most of the time in the corridor are nice. Great quality to price ratio. Will stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Goof
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter by IHG
Very nice rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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.
Marina District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Marina District. Check out top attractions like Seaport Village and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and jump on the metro at Seaport Village Station or Convention 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.
