The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Located in downtown San Diego, California, the Gaslamp Quarter is a historical district that traces its roots back to 1867. Although the Gaslamp Quarter covers just 16 blocks, the amount that there is to see and do could easily fill a much larger city. From fine restaurants and trendy shops, to bouncing nightclubs and cool bars, the Gaslamp Quarter is the place to go for modern fun in a historic locale. As downtown San Diego's most popular entertainment district, the area is home to events like Mardi Gras, the Cinco de Mayo event known as “5 on 5 Block Party: Cinco in the Gaslamp,” and the Fall Back Festival where organizers give visitors a taste of what the Gaslamp Quarter was like back when gaslamps really did line the streets.In order to join in on the fun of the Gaslamp Quarter, you'll need to book a stay at a nearby Gaslamp Quarter hotel. These establishments are as interesting and varied as the entertainment provided in the quarter itself.