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San
Diego downtown...
In addition to being designated a National Historic District, the
Gaslamp is San Diego's entertainment hub with over 80 of Southern
California's hottest restaurants, clubs, theatres, and galleries all located
within 16 blocks of Victorian architecture.
Nightclubs and Bars
The Gaslamp Quarter features a rich and varied night life. Clubs range from
cool jazz and rhythm and blues to folk music, salsa dancing and discos complete
with hard rock, strobe lights and mirrored balls.
Restaurant
Guide
Dining in the Gaslamp Quarter has something for everyone from upscale restaurants
to casual dining. Innovative and extensive restaurants line the streets. There
is a medley of Italian, French, American, Asian, seafood restaurants, and many
sidewalk cafes.
The
Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment
district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture
-- all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the district's
grand, historic buildings restored to their original character. A place where
you can see charming Victorian-style buildings constructed between 1880 and
1910.
Today,
the Gaslamp Quarter has something for everyone whether you're seeking theatre,
upscale shops or fine dining. By day, By night this is a vibrant neighborhood
alive with the sights and sounds of America's
Finest City.By day take a walking tour and learn about the Gaslamp's vivid history
when legendary lawman Wyatt Earp operated three gambling halls and learn about
the Gaslamp Quarter's oldest surviving structure, the restored William Heath
Davis House, constructed in 1850. Enjoy an urban shopping experience. Walk past
the stone facades of historic buildings, Browse among the area's fine antique
shops, art galleries, boutiques, bazaars and specialty stores. By night.
As the sun sets, the streets come alive in the Gaslamp Quarter. The old-fashioned
gas lamps begin to glow along the wide brick walkways illuminating many charming
sidewalk cafes. Sample the busy happy hours at local pubs. Dine at one of over
70 restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. Sip late-night
coffee and tea at one of the many coffee houses.Then learn first hand why entertainment
is a major attraction of the Gaslamp Quarter. Visit the theaters for a live
performance or dance the night away in our clubs. There are many diverse music
venues you can experience. Special events are a regular occurrence in
the Gaslamp, for more information visit our calendar of events.
One
visit is all it takesto see why the Gaslamp Quarter has been called San Diego's
liveliest neighborhood.