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The Gaslamp Quarter
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"A must got for San Diego night life quick stop on the trolley"(3 Tips)
"Fun and lively neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars and clubs."(2 Tips)
"historic Victorian buildings with premier shopping"(2 Tips)
"Tons of things to do and places to eat in the Gaslamp Quarter."(2 Tips)
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MohammedMarch 27, 2016Beautiful place has lots of restaurants,cafes,shopping stores,and many more. Crowded on the weekend. On-street parking (free after 6 p.m) is difficult to find,parking lots and garages are expensive.
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Ramada WorldwideApril 9, 2013You can't go wrong with The Gaslamp Quarter! Whether you are looking for delicious dining, boutique shopping, or a fun nightlife, this is the place to be in San Diego.Upvote17Downvote
Omar CasserlyNovember 17, 2017The nightlife is ever present and probably a good chance you will find a spot to have drinks and people watch or enjoy music, dance, and rinse and repeat.Upvote9Downvote
Amy CummingsMarch 2, 2019Tons of great restaurant options! Try barleymash for an outdoor, upscale sports bar vibe.
Upvote1Downvote- Hotel IndigoApril 22, 2013The Gaslamp Quarter, on the National Register of Historic Places, successfully blends historic Victorian buildings with premier shopping and dining to create one of the jewels of San Diego. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Anagelu AliFebruary 23, 2014This is San Diego version of the strip in Las Vegas minus Casinos and giant hotels. If first time in SD spend most of your time walking up and down 5th avenue Frida and Saturday 10pm - 1 am.UpvoteDownvote
EverydaySeptember 20, 2013The spot to go to when you're in San Diego. Mix of culture, history, and style! Parking can be hard; recommend finding a parking lot and paying a little extra to save time.Upvote1Downvote- Jenna Rose RobbinsJanuary 18, 2023Always fun to take visitors to this neighborhood, even if it's just to stroll around. It's a unique California atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
C BaileyOctober 18, 2016Fun area to walk around, pop in a couple shops and grab some beers.Upvote1Downvote
Enrique Gutiérrez ArzateDecember 17, 2014The night life in here is great! Plenty of restaurants, bars and loungesUpvote2Downvote
Off the Easel MagazineAugust 30, 2011The Gaslamp Quarter is also great for shopping- you can check out their art galleries and boutiques before you go out to eat; you are sure to find something you will love!
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Michael FergusonMay 26, 2014A bunch of drunk people, throwing on the sidewalk and traffic on fifth street is a stand still on Friday and Saturday nights! What an idiotic place!Upvote1Downvote
Conrad & Jenn R.February 8, 2015In the Hospitality Zone, 2-hour meters run 10am-8pm (except Sundays and some holidays).
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Lucy AmarilloMay 13, 2014Taco Tuesdays - eat and drink for a reasonable price try the fish tacosUpvote3Downvote
Beware: some of the parking meters now have to be fed until 8pm. Make sure you try to it figure out so you don't get cited.UpvoteDownvote
Boxfire PressSeptember 9, 2011The Gaslamp is popular with tourists, but locals will venture downtown to grab some great food and visit a few boutique shops. Easy parking at Horton Plaza.Upvote5Downvote
ToryBurchJune 25, 2013It's worth braving the crowds to see the restored Victorian buildings—and the gaslamps—in the Gaslamp Quarter.Upvote4Downvote
Brian IbarraNovember 16, 2014One of the most fun places I've had chance to party in with all the cool bars and clubs closeUpvoteDownvote
Manchester Grand HyattFebruary 15, 2012A short walk from our hotel, the Gaslamp Quarter is where all the nightlife and award-winning cuisine and shopping can be found in San Diego!Upvote1Downvote
Hilton GaslampAugust 9, 2011Fantastic place to visit. So much to do in walking distance or a short cab ride away. Very dog friendly as well. Even welcome at our bar! :)UpvoteDownvote
Exclusive Collections GalleryMarch 21, 2012With the city’s best restaurants, hotels, bars, boutiques, nightclubs & lounges, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is a premier destination for art lovers, entertainment seekers, locals & visitors alike.
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Carlos AraujoJanuary 19, 2017Main area for bar and restaurants, vivid and well balanced with other small stores.UpvoteDownvote
Robert BelnapApril 12, 2012Tons of things to do and places to eat in the Gaslamp Quarter. Don't step off the sidewalk though, because that's when the cops will ticket you :-(UpvoteDownvote
Touristy as hell. But plenty of nightlife if you're looking for a night out!Upvote1Downvote
Mehul PhotographerOctober 2, 2013Come early and walk around. Tons of things to do and restaurants to goUpvoteDownvote
Lance HDecember 16, 2011The street is lined with awesome bars/restaurants. Great place to visit.Upvote1Downvote
SoCal Movie FanaticsSeptember 2, 2011A stone's throw from the San Diego Convention Center. The street fills up with all sorts of characters during Comic-Con.Upvote1Downvote
Its been said that if you pass under this sign with a 20 dollar bill in your pocket that you will have 20 days of hotness in your love life.Upvote5Downvote
Mark KeiserAugust 3, 2013Everything you want is in the Gaslamp. You'll need two days to get everything in.UpvoteDownvote
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011Shopping, dining and more makes the historic Gaslamp Quarter a fun way to spend the day with the entire family.Upvote1Downvote
SılaJanuary 24, 2015Touristic way of the city with lots of dining spots and some souvenir shopsUpvoteDownvote- Canadian Web HostingAugust 17, 2011Fun and lively neighborhood filled with restaurants, bars and clubs. Quite touristy as well and located near the water.Upvote2Downvote
This place is beautiful....lots of places to eat...horton plaza mall...clubs, etc. Great at night...Upvote1Downvote
Laury UrrutiaAugust 12, 2014Love it that the strips ends right to the convention center.UpvoteDownvote
- 4EverYoungMsDMarch 22, 2014A must got for San Diego night life quick stop on the trolleyUpvoteDownvote
Mercedes GoulartAugust 20, 2012Awesome bars, awesome people. So much fun on a Sunday night.UpvoteDownvote- Alexey StepanovJanuary 6, 2015Need >1 day to walk around and understand atmosphere of this placeUpvoteDownvote
Steven David BranonMay 6, 2011Next time your all dolled up and downtown with your friends stop by the photostudio and get a nightlife portrait. And a free beer!UpvoteDownvote
Benjamin FosterJune 24, 2012The Old Spaghetti Warehouse has excellent food at reasonable prices.UpvoteDownvote
Nadia SeinoMarch 29, 2011Lots of restaurants for any kind of taste and $$!! Can't come to San Diego without coming to Gaslamp!!Upvote3Downvote
Visit San DiegoFebruary 3, 2011So Diego Tours offers a walking tour throughout Gaslamp called Brothels, Bites and Booze Tour.Upvote4Downvote
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