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Gaslamp Quarter

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 262 attractions in San Diego
Traveler Description: A 16-block national historic district that offers visitors a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as an eyeful of Victorian architecture.
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Scenic/historic walking area, Specialty shop, Historic village, Historic walking area
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Address: Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-237-1492
Fax: 619-233-4693

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Reviews of Gaslamp Quarter

( 1-10 of 13 )
5 of 5 stars
San Diego, CA
Sep 29, 2008

This place has done a 180 in the last 5 years from what it once was. I mean this in a good way. the restaurants are world class and the entertainment is everywhere. From street performers to Petco park- home of the Padres, everything is at your fingertips. The waterfront is walking distance from the Gaslamp and the night life... more

Oct 14, 2007
0/28 found this review helpful

its an awesome place to be if you like to have some fun. more

Jul 3, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

We stayed in this area. It was very alive and full of things to do. There were also many restaurants all within walking distance of our vacation property. more

5 of 5 stars
lubrew
Mar 9, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

You can't go to San Diego with out coming here! The Bars, The food, The Hotels! more

1 of 5 stars
Ballston Lake, New York
Aug 2, 2006
23/53 found this review helpful

STAY AWAY. While the section called the Gaslamp Quarter can be viewed as nice, I felt it was far too congested with over priced mediocre restaurants and far too congested with the "riff-raff" of the city. I was actually disgusted with the homeless, the unpleasant elements and the apparent drug dealers roaming free on almost every corner of the city... more

4 of 5 stars
Toronto, On
Jul 11, 2006
17/17 found this review helpful

The gaslamp area of San Diego is definitely a place to check out, it consists of a pretty large part of downtown and is full of really nice restuarants and shops. We went to Sammy's Wood Fired Pizza which is a nice relaxed restaurant, not too expensive, and right across from the outdoor mall. The gaslamp area has access to... more

4 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
Feb 10, 2006
11/12 found this review helpful

I only visited at night, so what I mainly noticed was the restaurants and bars. It's got a nice atmosphere and was one of the busier street scenes in the city. I was there from midweek through the weekend, and noticed that while Friday night was packed with teenagers and 20-somethings, the weeknights were dominated by an older set (40s... more

3 of 5 stars
Neenah, Wisconsin
Jan 1, 2006
13/16 found this review helpful

This area is filled with restaurants. I don't know why, but i expected lots of neat shops and galleries also as in other cities' restaurant districts. There was basically nothing. But you certainly can have your choice of eateries! more

Aug 5, 2005
16/23 found this review helpful

The Gaslamp Quarter is basically an area in the city that is filled with restaurants and shops. It also has an enormous outside mall that u could just get lost in. We had ice cream sundaes at the ghiradelli soda fountain and chocolate store on 5th street. It was one of the best sundaes i have ever tasted and i... more

Mar 22, 2005
19/21 found this review helpful

This area must be the jewel in San Diegos crown..everything is here great dining great atmosphere. Safety...and great pubs...i dont know how many restaurants are here but there is hundreds and all are always busy. there are so many you dont need to book if one is full move on to the next one. No matter what your age is... more

Reviews of Gaslamp Quarter

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Gaslamp Quarter Address

Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-237-1492 Fax: 619-233-4693