What's Downtown San Diego like?

People go to Downtown San Diego to see attractions such as USS Midway Museum and to explore its green spaces such as Balboa Park. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's museums and selection of restaurants. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown San Diego?

We have 663 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Downtown San Diego:

Pendry San Diego

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 bars

• • Free WiFi • Spa • 24-hour fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

City centre hotel with outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Solamar San Diego

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

• • Health club • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Pool loungers • Walkable location

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4-star hotel with 6 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

• • Free WiFi • 3 bars • Hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • Central location

How to get to Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of San Diego.

Flying to:

• • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), 2 mi (3.2 km) from Downtown San Diego
• • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.), 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Downtown San Diego
• • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Downtown San Diego

Getting to Downtown San Diego on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • America Plaza Trolley Station
• • County Center - Little Italy Station
• • Civic Center Station

Things to see and do in and around Downtown San Diego

What to see in Downtown San Diego

• • Port of San Diego
• • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
• • San Diego Convention Center
• • Petco Park
• • Balboa Park

Things to do in Downtown San Diego

• • USS Midway Museum
• • Seaport Village
• • Maritime Museum of San Diego
• • New Children's Museum
• • Copley Symphony Hall

Other popular Downtown San Diego attractions

• • Harbor Island
• • Navy Pier
• • Waterfront Park
• • San Diego Bay
• • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

When is the best time to visit San Diego?

• • Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 21°C)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, November (average 15°C)
• • Rainiest months: February, January, March, December (average 48 mm of rainfall)