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Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

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Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter is a nightlife spot in San Diego, CA, part of the San Diego guide. Cost: free.

5th Ave · San Diego, CA

Why you should go…

Once a rough 19th-century waterfront district, the Gaslamp Quarter's restored brick buildings now hold restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightclubs a short walk from the bay and Petco Park. It's busiest on weekend nights and during Padres game days.

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  • #bars
  • #historic district
  • #restaurants
  • #downtown

Maps and brochures

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Gaslamp Quarter, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Gaslamp BBQ

    Under $25

    Family-owned BBQ restaurant and sports bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Ciné Café

    Under $25

    A sandwich shop and deli in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, open early for breakfast and late on weekends.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Petco Park Tour

    $25–$50

    Guided behind the scenes tour of Petco Park, home ballpark of the San Diego Padres.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery

    Free

    A free watercolor gallery at Liberty Station run by the San Diego Watercolor Society, with rotating member and international exhibitions.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Weekend Outside

    $50+

    San Diego area tour operator running all inclusive weekend outdoor trips.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

    Under $25

    Interactive downtown San Diego museum on Naval Special Warfare, with veteran docents and a VR mission experience.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

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