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Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California

Description

The Gaslamp Quarter ('the Gaslamp') is a historic district in the downtown area of San Diego. It holds nearly 100 historic buildings and is known for being one of the prime commercial and entertainment districts of the city with many bars and restaurants as well. It was branded as 'Gaslamp' in the 1980's although most of the streets were actually lit by arc lights rather than gaslamps.

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is literally surrounded by light rail lines, the green & silver in the southwest and the blue & orange on the eastern and northern edges.

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

The district is systematically listed in travel guides and magazines as an unmissable sight, but online reviews paint a different picture. Yes, it is one of the best places for shopping, dining and nightlife but there just isn't much to see from a tourist perspective. A few historic buildings lost over several blocks.

Environmental & Social

Urban environment with hardly any green space. Socially neutral

Conclusion

A good area for shopping, dining and going out with a light dash of history but nothing truly outstanding.

Key positive

Some good clubs and restaurants

Key negative

No impressive landmark

Suitability

No restrictions but little of interest for children

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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