San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is where history, fine dining, shopping and entertainment come together in sights, sounds and tastes. In fact, the 16-block area between Fourth and Sixth avenues, Broadway and the waterfront has been designated a National Historic District. Here you will find many beautifully reconstructed buildings from a bygone era. These buildings now house fashionable restaurants, popular nightclubs, galleries, shops, stylish apartments & lofts. A perfect place to spend a night on the town for happy hour, a romantic date, shopping, enjoying live music or dancing the night away.

Parking in the Gaslamp Quarter

An excellent place to park is at Ace Parking’s 6th and K Parkade (619-233-3994). This 1,000- space public parking structure is located at Sixth Avenue and K Street adjacent to the Gaslamp Quarter, PETCO Park, and the Omni and Marriott hotels. Another alternative for parking is the centrally located Westfield Shopping Center, which is ($8) per hour for non- shoppers and ($2) for every additional 15 minutes.

Great Places to Dine, All Personally Reviewed

The Gaslamp Quarter is home to wonderful restaurants, many with sidewalk patios. Just off of Fifth Avenue is a virtual restaurant row. There are literally dozens of great dining destinations offering a variety of cuisine, such as to the impressive Rei do Gado Brazillian Steakhouse (14) , featuring mesquite grilled steaks and 40 different salads. This is one of San Diego's top rated restaurants.

Living in the Gaslamp Quarter

Stay San Diego (20) 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.