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Spanning more than 16 blocks of downtown San Diego, the city's historic center is called Gaslamp Quarter and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its Victorian-era buildings are now home to shops, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, bars, and more. Wander the streets and explore the many theaters, galleries, and museums that make the area a cultural hub. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the replicas of the historical gas-powered lamps, the namesake of the district, which have been reinstalled at one intersection. Plan your visit to Gaslamp Quarter and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our San Diego trip app.

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By Margaret H

Wow - how far down has this area come? Memories of a vibrant, interesting area of San Diego is now replaced by images of closed store fronts, homeless people everywhere, construction sites, trash...

Wow - how far down has this area come? Memories of a vibrant, interesting area of San Diego is now replaced by images of closed store fronts, homeless people everywhere, construction sites, trash... more »
By Sciron

Sorry Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego, but I'm writing this review that echos other reviews to tell tourists not to go here. We visited one evening and wished we wouldn't have. We felt unsafe and...

Sorry Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego, but I'm writing this review that echos other reviews to tell tourists not to go here. We visited one evening and wished we wouldn't have. We felt unsafe and... more »

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