Gaslamp Quarter & Harbor Island
Located just off the bay, the
Gaslamp Quarter is the center of historic downtown San Diego. Reserve a San Diego hotel here if you want to be near the shops of
Horton Plaza, have a wide array of dining options and have access to the entertainment heart of the city. Sports fans can catch a Padres game at
PETCO Park, while gastronomes can get their fill of pastas and pizzas in
Little Italy. Those wanting a quieter, scenic stay can choose the tiny strip of land,
Harbor Island on the water, just west of downtown.
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North of Downtown is
Old Town, the home of the
Old Town State Historic Park, a place to get authentic Mexican food, shop for souvenirs and learn a bit about California's Spanish heritage. Heading east on Interstate 8 Freeway from Old Town is
Hotel Circle, a hub of affordable hotels tucked in the canyons of
Mission Valley. A stay here is convenient for exploring the
San Diego Zoo and the other attractions in
Balboa Park.
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Although everyone calls
Coronado an island, it is actually a peninsula, connected to the rest of San Diego by a small strip of land, called the
Silver Strand. Accessible by bridge just south of downtown, the most famous landmark here is the beachfront 1888
Hotel del Coronado. Rent a bike and wheel around to one of best sandy beaches in the city or browse the quaint shops that line Orange Avenue.
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Situated north of Balboa Park is
Hillcrest and its surrounding
Uptown communities. What was once a suburb for bankers is now the heart of the city's gay community. The eclectic shops, fine restaurants and charming cafés of Hillcrest spill west into
Mission Hills and east to
North Park,
Normal Heights and
University Heights.
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West and north of Old Town are the beach communities of
Ocean Beach,
Mission Bay and
Pacific Beach. A stay in Mission Bay is ideal for families visiting
SeaWorld or wanting to be near the water. Put on your flip flops, grab a beach towel and head down to enjoy the beach neighborhoods on the nearby coast.
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Traveling north along the shoreline above Pacific Beach brings you to
La Jolla, the "jewel" of the sea. This posh neighborhood is a playground for those wanting a casual afternoon shopping the galleries and chic boutiques in
La Jolla Village, or, looking for a more active holiday, surfing or snorkeling in the
Cove.
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