Downtown San Diego Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Downtown San Diego
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
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in Downtown San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Excellent service
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The room shower was stuck so we had to wait for someone to come that was on a break. Then 2 times on the middle of the night we had to call reception to ask the other guess in our floor to keep it quiet cause they where partying in the hallway at 3 am. Twice. We couldnt rest.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Sofia Hotel
The hotel is hainte
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Great location but hotel most certainly needs updating. Beds were good
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Just an awful hotel. Unbearably loud all day and night with people screaming outside and drag races, which was less of a problem since my room filled with CENSORED smoke at midnight both nights. First night we ran the bathroom fan, second night we gave up and slept in our car. I’d rather sleep in ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Pendry San Diego
We got there at noon and we did not get a room until 4PM - despite the staff assuring us they would have a room shortly when we arrived. The second day we had to ask for housekeeping to do our room several times and the room was not cleaned until 5PM. While most of the staff was polite one of the ...
Reviewed on 17 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.
