Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in San Diego
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in San Diego, United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Gaslamp Quarter.
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Top pick
Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown nightlife district — restaurants, bars, the Petco Park stadium.
7 min walk from center
#2
La Jolla
Coastal neighborhood north — cove kayaking, sea lions, boutique shopping.
19 km from center
#3
Coronado
Beach peninsula across the bay — Hotel Del, white sand, family-friendly calm.
7.7 km from center
Getting around
MTS trolley covers the city centre and Tijuana border; rideshare for the beaches and La Jolla.
The trolley to Old Town transfers to Coaster trains for an easy beach-town day trip to Carlsbad.