Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Name: Downtown San Diego
Address: San Diego, United States

#272 among attractions in San Diego

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Downtown San Diego is the city center of San Diego, California, the eighth largest city in the United States. In 2010, the Centre City area had a population of more than 28,000. Downtown San Diego serves as the cultural and financial center and central business district of San Diego, with more than 4,000 businesses and nine districts. The downtown area is the home of the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego Opera as well as multiple theaters and several museums. The San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, are also located downtown. Downtown San Diego houses the major local headquarters of the city, county, state, and federal governments. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°43'14"N, 117°9'14"W

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Downtown San Diego (Cortez)San Diego United States

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Downtown San Diego – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Horton Plaza, Dolphin Cove, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Horton Plaza, San Diego
18 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...
0.4 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dolphin Cove, San Diego
11 min walk • Dolphin Cove, nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States, is a captivating amusement ride that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. This marine-themed attraction is not only a feast for the eyes but also an opportunity to engage...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
11 min walk • The San Diego Air & Space Museum is a premier facility in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park that celebrates aviation and space flight history with a vast collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft. From the Wright brothers' earliest planes to the actual Apollo 9...
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park, the Spreckels Organ Pavilion stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its dedication to the arts. This unique outdoor theatre, home to one of the world's largest pipe organs, offers a matchless...
0.8 miN
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
21 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
18 min walk • The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block neighborhood in the downtown area of San Diego, California. It extends from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and from 4th to 6th Avenue.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego
13 min walk • The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California is a museum that features a collection of cars and motorcycles that highlight automotive culture throughout history.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Spreckels Theatre, San Diego
17 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.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Starlight Bowl, San Diego
11 min walk • The Starlight Bowl is an amphitheater located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was constructed for the 1935–1936 California Pacific International Exposition and seats 4,300.
0.6 miSW
Park, Cinema
Horton Plaza Park, San Diego
17 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, San Diego
12 min walk • The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center is a museum located in historic Balboa Park of San Diego, California. Founded in 1989, it is dedicated to create, maintain, and operate an institution to honor and perpetuate the memories of all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

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Which popular attractions are close to Downtown San Diego?

Nearby attractions include Vantage Pointe Condominium, San Diego (6 min walk), Symphony Towers, San Diego (8 min walk), Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego (8 min walk), Cortez Hill, San Diego (9 min walk).

How to get to Downtown San Diego by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown San Diego:

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (8 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (11 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (9 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (11 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Park Bl • Lines: 992 (9 min walk)
Inspiration Point • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (11 min walk)

Train

San Diego (25 min walk)