Sidewalk Cafés
In Downtown San Diego, experiencing the city can be its own attraction. When you eat at a sidewalk café, you get to enjoy the city atmosphere while you rest and refuel. Cafés with extensive options for enjoying local cuisine are a great way to get a complete, authentic San Diego experience.
Core-Columbia is the business district of San Diego in the heart Downtown. Featuring hotels, cafes and breweries, it is walkable to nearby neighborhoods including Harborview, Embarcadero and the Gaslamp Quarter and convenient to PETCO Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park and the cruise ship terminals.
When you want to stay near the action, consider East Village. Centrally located near Downtown, Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and assorted museums, PETCO Park and the Convention Center for Comic Con. Walk to a sidewalk café or brewery and enjoy the vibrant nightlife!
Partake in the energetic nightlife or have lunch at a sidewalk cafe in the Gaslamp Quarter. Walk to local breweries, shops and a baseball game or consider touring Balboa Park, home to the San Diego Zoo. Climb aboard the USS Midway, or check out Comic-Con at the Convention Center.
Experience true authentic Italian cuisine at the local cafes and tour the breweries while exploring the vibrant nightlife, and delightful shops. Or take a pedicab to attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, or the USS Midway. Fun and entertainment are just a few blocks away in this walkable neighborhood.
Breweries
The breweries downtown feature an exceptional selection of beers sure to please everyone from beer connoisseurs to those who rarely drink. Some breweries are pub-style with classic bar food fare, and some offer tours of the equipment and an explanation of the beer-making process for those who’ve always wanted to brew.
Stop in and eat some of the best tacos around in Barrio Logan! Walk to the shopping boutiques, a local café, trolley stop, many different breweries, and beautiful scenic parks. Take a day trip to Mexico or if you’re a baseball fan, tour Petco Park, home of the Padres.
When you want to stay near the action, consider East Village. Centrally located near Downtown, Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and assorted museums, PETCO Park and the Convention Center for Comic Con. Walk to a sidewalk café or brewery and enjoy the vibrant nightlife!
Experience true authentic Italian cuisine at the local cafes and tour the breweries while exploring the vibrant nightlife, and delightful shops. Or take a pedicab to attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, or the USS Midway. Fun and entertainment are just a few blocks away in this walkable neighborhood.
Baseball
Downtown has a significant baseball scene, with the home base of the Padres, Petco Park, serving as the star attraction. Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks and watch MLB players at work, make some memories touring the field, or catch a college-level game at the University of San Diego.
Stop in and eat some of the best tacos around in Barrio Logan! Walk to the shopping boutiques, a local café, trolley stop, many different breweries, and beautiful scenic parks. Take a day trip to Mexico or if you’re a baseball fan, tour Petco Park, home of the Padres.
When you want to stay near the action, consider East Village. Centrally located near Downtown, Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and assorted museums, PETCO Park and the Convention Center for Comic Con. Walk to a sidewalk café or brewery and enjoy the vibrant nightlife!
Nightlife
Nightlife thrives Downtown. There are dozens of clubs and lounges scattered throughout the area. The highest concentration can be found just a few blocks south of Core-Columbia. Visit upscale clubs, rooftop bars, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, hookah lounges, dance clubs, comedy bars, and more once the sun goes down.
When you want to stay near the action, consider East Village. Centrally located near Downtown, Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, visit the San Diego Zoo and assorted museums, PETCO Park and the Convention Center for Comic Con. Walk to a sidewalk café or brewery and enjoy the vibrant nightlife!
Partake in the energetic nightlife or have lunch at a sidewalk cafe in the Gaslamp Quarter. Walk to local breweries, shops and a baseball game or consider touring Balboa Park, home to the San Diego Zoo. Climb aboard the USS Midway, or check out Comic-Con at the Convention Center.
Experience true authentic Italian cuisine at the local cafes and tour the breweries while exploring the vibrant nightlife, and delightful shops. Or take a pedicab to attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, or the USS Midway. Fun and entertainment are just a few blocks away in this walkable neighborhood.
USS Midway
The USS Midway is a historic aircraft carrier that was once used by the U.S. Navy in many different conflicts and missions. Now, it sits in the harbor at the Embarcadero as a fully-functioning museum, meaning you can climb aboard and learn exactly what life at sea was like.
Core-Columbia is the business district of San Diego in the heart Downtown. Featuring hotels, cafes and breweries, it is walkable to nearby neighborhoods including Harborview, Embarcadero and the Gaslamp Quarter and convenient to PETCO Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park and the cruise ship terminals.
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in Embarcadero. Visit nearby PETCO Park or the USS Midway. Enjoy the local museums, the neighboring Gaslamp Quarter or embark on a cruise from the cruise ship terminal. Walk to the local shops, cafés, and the boardwalk to watch the stunning sunset over San Diego Bay.
Cruise Ship Terminal
The two International Cruise Ship Terminals are along the Embarcadero. Whether you’re just looking for a quick tour around the bay or you’re preparing to go on a full week-long, all-expense-paid maritime trip, the cruise ships that launch from this terminal offer top-tier experiences for the whole family.
Core-Columbia is the business district of San Diego in the heart Downtown. Featuring hotels, cafes and breweries, it is walkable to nearby neighborhoods including Harborview, Embarcadero and the Gaslamp Quarter and convenient to PETCO Park, the USS Midway, the San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park and the cruise ship terminals.
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in Embarcadero. Visit nearby PETCO Park or the USS Midway. Enjoy the local museums, the neighboring Gaslamp Quarter or embark on a cruise from the cruise ship terminal. Walk to the local shops, cafés, and the boardwalk to watch the stunning sunset over San Diego Bay.
If you are embarking on a cruise, you can leave straight from Harborview! See the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and enjoy the hop on hop off bus as well as many local museums. Watch the beautiful, golden sunset from the charming sidewalk cafés, or take a needed romantic stroll along the boardwalk.
Experience true authentic Italian cuisine at the local cafes and tour the breweries while exploring the vibrant nightlife, and delightful shops. Or take a pedicab to attractions such as Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, or the USS Midway. Fun and entertainment are just a few blocks away in this walkable neighborhood.
Taco Shops
Barrio Logan is known for being a hub of San Diego’s cultural history, and nowhere is that more true than its food. Taco shops are an especially popular draw for tourists and locals alike, where you can get an authentic, traditional Mexican-American meal or something new, innovative, and always delicious!
Stop in and eat some of the best tacos around in Barrio Logan! Walk to the shopping boutiques, a local café, trolley stop, many different breweries, and beautiful scenic parks. Take a day trip to Mexico or if you’re a baseball fan, tour Petco Park, home of the Padres.
Parks
Even though Downtown is an urban area, there are parks here as well. Take the kids to Waterfront Park in Harborview to enjoy the picnic areas and playground equipment, see the duck fountains at the Children’s Park, or take in the sculptures and hedge maze at Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade.
Stop in and eat some of the best tacos around in Barrio Logan! Walk to the shopping boutiques, a local café, trolley stop, many different breweries, and beautiful scenic parks. Take a day trip to Mexico or if you’re a baseball fan, tour Petco Park, home of the Padres.
If you are embarking on a cruise, you can leave straight from Harborview! See the Maritime Museum of San Diego, and enjoy the hop on hop off bus as well as many local museums. Watch the beautiful, golden sunset from the charming sidewalk cafés, or take a needed romantic stroll along the boardwalk.