Cafe Sevilla at 555 Fourth Ave. (619-233-5979) has been voted best Spanish and Tapas restaurant in San Diego numerous times. Enjoy the spirited music and flavorful cuisine of Spain. Their popular Gypsy Fusion Dinner Show ($47.50) is featured Sat. 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m., and their Classical Flamenco Dinner Show ($39.50) is performed Fri. 7 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. in the downstairs nightclub. The price includes a three-course-meal and the cover charge for the nightclub.

Rei do Gado Brazilian Steak House at 939 Fourth Ave. (619-702-8464) is one of Downtown San Diego’s Top Rated restaurants. Break out of the ordinary. This Brazilian steak house will give you something to talk about as well as something to rave about. The real excitement begins when servers pass through the dining room with three-foot-long skewers, providing patrons with one of their many course selections, which include fillet mignon, top sirloin, ribs, chicken, lamb and ham like you have never had before.

The Fish Market Restaurant Downtown at 750 N. Harbor Dr. (619-232-3474) has great harbor view seafood dining at its best. Located at the Embarcadero and also featuring the Top of the Market (619-234-4867) restaurant upstairs. These restaurants with their classy nautical decor definitely are some of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. You’ll be impressed with their 100-plus seafood menu, oyster bar, sushi bar, cocktail bar and retail fish market.

The easy-to-find Horton Plaza (22) neighborhood was named in honor of Alonzo Horton, who founded New Town San Diego in 1869. The star of this 15-block area is the impressive Westfield Shoppingtown Horton Plaza . There are more than 140 stores and restaurants, including Macy's, Louis Vuitton and Nordstrom, and for great dining there's the Panda Inn (22).

The jewel of downtown San Diego is the historic Copley Symphony Hall. It is regarded as one of the finest classical music venues on the West Coast. Originally built as a movie theater in 1929, it was given to the San Diego Symphony in 1984 for use as their main concert hall. One of the leading orchestras in the country, the San Diego Symphony performs more than 100 concerts each season.

The San Diego Padres (619-795-5000) of the National League play home games (April-Sept.) at PETCO Park. Call (888-697-2373) for ticket information. Tickets are ($5-$65). Night games begin at 7:05 p.m.; day games at 1:05 p.m. Games, days and times are subject to change. Parking is ($8-$15). Pre-sold parking ($15).

Cafe Sevilla at 555 Fourth Ave. (619-233-5979) has been voted best Spanish and Tapas restaurant in San Diego numerous times. Enjoy the spirited music and flavorful cuisine of Spain. Their popular Gypsy Fusion Dinner Show ($47.50) is featured Sat. 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m., and their Classical Flamenco Dinner Show ($39.50) is performed Fri. 7 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. in the downstairs nightclub. The price includes a three-course-meal and the cover charge for the nightclub.

Rei do Gado Brazilian Steak House at 939 Fourth Ave. (619-702-8464) is one of Downtown San Diego’s Top Rated restaurants. Break out of the ordinary. This Brazilian steak house will give you something to talk about as well as something to rave about. The real excitement begins when servers pass through the dining room with three-foot-long skewers, providing patrons with one of their many course selections, which include fillet mignon, top sirloin, ribs, chicken, lamb and ham like you have never had before.

The Fish Market Restaurant Downtown at 750 N. Harbor Dr. (619-232-3474) has great harbor view seafood dining at its best. Located at the Embarcadero and also featuring the Top of the Market (619-234-4867) restaurant upstairs. These restaurants with their classy nautical decor definitely are some of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. You’ll be impressed with their 100-plus seafood menu, oyster bar, sushi bar (downtown only), cocktail bar and retail fish market.

An effective and dynamic force behind the redevelopment of downtown is the Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC). Visit their website for information on all the new downtown residential, commercial and public development projects. This public, nonprofit corporation also offers free bus tours every first and third Saturday with advanced reservations. They are a great resource to learn about the new condos and apartments available.

Stay San Diego (27) has one of the most complete condo and vacation rental listings for downtown San Diego and beyond. That’s why vacationers, corporate travelers and newcomers can rest easy when they stay in a place that has lots of space and all the comforts of home. You can also take a virtual tour of lots of budget friendly studios, luxurious multi-million dollar highrises with incredible San Diego Bay views, and everything in between.