Downtown San Diego
San Diego
Visit Downtown San Diego
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 Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at San Diego Convention Center, a top convention center in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
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.
Seaport Village
You can enjoy retail therapy at Seaport Village during your visit to San Diego. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor 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
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"No Regrets about this trip at all- and I slept like the dead- thank you!"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"This hotel is showing its age and smelled "musty." It clearly used to be very nice but is showing the signs of it being a while since it was built. Overall, a decent place to stay at a reasonable price point. The airport shuttle is a great amenity and the onsite restaurants were very good."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Just a hop,skip and jump away from Petco Park and Gaslamp District. Very nice hotel,valet parking staff was nice and helpful. Only reason I rated the way I did was because I asked the gal at front desk if someone could go to our room and try to fix out TV since it was NOT working at all. Husband ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"The hotel itself was fine, but our experience at the uca restaurant was terrible. The restaurant seemed severely short-staffed, service was very slow, and we waited a long time for our food. Unfortunately, the food quality was also very poor. This experience left a negative impression and overshadowed ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"Room was clean. Pay for parking. Can walk to some good coffee shops and little Italy easily."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
"Great place to stay right in the heart of the gaslamp, close to petco and the ferry over to Coronado. All the food was excellent and service was great"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Diego
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gaslamp Quarter
Fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few of the things travelers enjoy most about Gaslamp Quarter. A visit to Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House or Lyceum Theatre is also recommended, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gaslamp Quarter Station to get around town.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.
