Much of your time in downtown San Diego will be spent exploring its diverse neighborhoods, each with distinctive beauty and appeal. In the heart of Downtown you’ll find the Gaslamp Quarter. Over 100 restaurants, 40 nightclubs and bars and retail shops galore, set in late 1800’s Victorian architecture, mark this trendy district near the San Diego Convention Center. A short hop away is Little Italy, a quaint and lively neighborhood peppered with outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops, hotels and the beautiful Amici Park.
Coronado is the small village island located across San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego. This quaint city is best known for its grand views of the Pacific and vast stretches of white sand, which have been named among the best beaches in the country by the Travel Channel. Aquatic and land-loving recreation is abundant, and the historic Hotel del Coronado is an iconic landmark not to be missed.
Along the cost of San Diego is Pacific Beach, home to the Garnet Shopping district with its boutique stores, exciting nightlife and over 150 restaurants and cafes. Adjacent to Pacific Beach is Mission Beach, one of San Diego's most popular beaches and boardwalks, which offers a variety of outdoor recreation and hosts events and activities year-round. Ocean Beach is a hippie, liberal, middle-class beach community that loves dogs and is not overpopulated with commercial establishments.
La Jolla means “the jewel” in Spanish, and after a visit to this ocean side community and its picturesque beaches and coves, you will understand why. While you may try to live on sun and sand alone, the numerous boutiques, galleries and restaurants will feed your soul. Upscale shopping and dining is plentiful in La Jolla, with high-end retail shops lining the streets and fine eateries perched atop jagged cliffs. The ocean views are simply breathtaking. La Jolla is also home to Torrey Pines State Reserve and the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. Climb to the top of the reserve for a glimpse at dolphins playing in the sunset. For brochures and information stop by the La Jolla Visitor Information Center at 7966 Herschel Avenue.
