What's Downtown San Diego Like?

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

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown San Diego?

We have 742 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Downtown San Diego:

Pendry San Diego

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 3 bars

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

Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

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

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

City-center hotel with outdoor pool

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

Solamar San Diego

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4-star hotel with 6 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools

• • Free WiFi • 3 bars • Spa • 24-hour fitness center • 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 Intl. Airport (SAN), 2 mi (3.2 km) from Downtown San Diego
• • General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl. Airport (TIJ), 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 Metro

Stations in the neighborhood 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 70°F)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, November (average 58°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, January, March, December (average 2 inches of rainfall)