Electra, San Diego

Name: Electra
Address: San Diego, United States

#157 among attractions in San Diego

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Electra was until 2014 the tallest residential high rise building in San Diego, California, United States, with a height of 144.8 meters. It comprises 43 floors and 248 rooms, and was completed in 2008. The historic San Diego Gas & Electric Company building is located in the base of the building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 32°42'54"N, 117°10'12"W

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Downtown San Diego (Marina)San Diego United States

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Electra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: USS Midway, Seaport Village, Westfield Horton Plaza, USS Midway Museum.

~1630 ftW
Museum, Military museum
USS Midway, San Diego
8 min walk • Moored in the sparkling waters of San Diego Bay, the USS Midway stands as a majestic testament to American naval history. A Midway-class aircraft carrier, this colossal vessel, now a museum, invites visitors to explore a floating city at sea and the legacy of those who...
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Piers and boardwalks
Seaport Village, San Diego
11 min walk • Nestled along the waterfront in the city of San Diego, Seaport Village is a charming shopping and dining complex that draws both locals and tourists to its picturesque promenades. With its distinctive architecture that reflects a coastal theme, this shopping center...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Horton Plaza, San Diego
13 min walk • Westfield Horton Plaza, nestled in the heart of San Diego, United States, stands as a vibrant testament to the city's love for shopping and leisure. This sprawling shopping center is a colorful maze of retail outlets, dining options, and entertainment venues that...
~940 ftW
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
USS Midway Museum, San Diego
5 min walk • Anchored in the heart of San Diego's waterfront, the USS Midway Museum is an iconic maritime museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the illustrious history of the United States Navy and naval aviation. This historic aircraft carrier, the USS Midway (CV-41), served...
~1720 ftSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Unconditional Surrender, San Diego
9 min walk • In the bustling city of San Diego, the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture stands as a striking memorial to a bygone era. This iconic statue, located along the city's picturesque waterfront, captures a moment of jubilation at the end of World War II.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Children's museum
The New Children's Museum, San Diego
11 min walk • The New Children's Museum in San Diego stands as a beacon of creativity and learning for young minds. Situated in the heart of downtown San Diego, this dynamic institution is dedicated to providing children with a playful environment where they can experience art...
0.4 miNW
Historical sailing ship turned museum
Star of India Ship, San Diego
12 min walk • Star of India is an iron-hulled sailing ship, built in 1863 in Ramsey, Isle of Man as the full-rigged ship, Euterpe. After a career sailing from Great Britain to India and New Zealand, she was renamed, re-rigged as a barque, and became a salmon hauler on the Alaska to California route.
~1600 ftNW
Ship
Berkeley, San Diego
8 min walk • Berkeley was one of several ferryboats of the Southern Pacific Railroad that for sixty years operated on San Francisco Bay between the Oakland Pier and the San Francisco Ferry Building.
0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
11 min walk • Spreckels Theatre is a performing arts center located in San Diego, California. It was touted as "the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi". It was designed for philanthropist John D. Spreckels, and was meant to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal.
0.5 miE
Park, Cinema
Horton Plaza Park, San Diego
12 min walk • Horton Plaza Park is an outdoor venue located in the heart of downtown San Diego, which had its grand opening on May 4, 2016. Located on the corner of 4th Avenue and Broadway, the plaza preserves the history and integrity of the original Horton Plaza, while adding key features to enhance the area.
0.4 miS
Harbor
Embarcadero, San Diego
10 min walk • The Embarcadero in San Diego, California is the area along the San Diego harbor on the east side of San Diego Bay. "Embarcadero" is a Spanish word meaning "boarding place".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Electra?

Nearby attractions include First Allied Plaza, San Diego (2 min walk), One America Plaza, San Diego (3 min walk), Pantoja Park, San Diego (5 min walk), Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego (5 min walk).

How to get to Electra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Electra:

Light rail

America Plaza • Lines: 510, Silver (3 min walk)
Santa Fe Depot • Lines: 510, 530 (4 min walk)

Tram

America Plaza • Lines: Silver (4 min walk)
Seaport Village • Lines: Silver (5 min walk)

Train

San Diego (4 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Union St. • Lines: 992 (7 min walk)
1st Avenue and Broadway • Lines: 901 (10 min walk)