Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Travel |

San Diego has many offerings to both locals and tourists, ranging from its natural wonders like beaches and parks like Balboa Park, to iconic attractions like SeaWorld and The San Diego Zoo. But San Diego also has an area where the old and the new meet, in an upscale and hip manner that everyone can enjoy. And this destination is called The Gaslamp Quarter.

Hip bars and clubs, fine dining restaurants, and culture-rich museums, theaters and art galleries are all housed in Victorian-style buildings in The Gaslamp Quarter, a 16.5 block area within the city’s Downtown. The Gaslamp Quarter is among the trendiest neighborhoods in the city, with its numerous amenities and attractions, and upscale residential and office buildings.

Some of the more popular bars and nightlife destinations include the Stingaree, a three-floored luxury restaurant that features floor-to-ceiling waterfalls and a rooftop bar retreat. Another is Thin, a bar with a futuristic setting which features urban beats playing in a dance area and lounge. For those who wish to experience the Irish spirit, the Field Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant offers authentic Irish whiskeys, Irish beers, and Irish music. This place is so authentic that the pub was actually built in Ireland and shipped to San Diego, section-by-section!

Those who wish to experience arts and culture can head to the many destinations in The Gaslamp. The Horton Grand Theater features a long running “coffee-oriented” comedy called the “Triple Espresso”. The Tim Cantor Gallery showcases writings, oil paintings, and various other conceptual works of art. And the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts gallery displays fine art from numerous national, and international artists.

And while it is possible to make day trips to this neighborhood, tourists and visitors can stay for more than a day in one of the many hotels and inns located in the area. They range from large, historic hotels like the Horton Grand Hotel, to intimate boutique-style lodging like the Keating Hotel.

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