Things to do
Things to do in Gaslamp Quarter
Sixteen Victorian blocks doing the heaviest nightlife lifting in the county, currently mid-reinvention toward daytime.
Things to do
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton HouseMuseum
A prefabricated saltbox house from 1850, shipped from the East Coast, and the oldest building in New Town; it now hosts the neighborhood museum and walking tours.
410 Island Ave
Fifth AvenueNightlife
Horton's original main street, now lined with restaurants, bars and clubs in Victorian buildings from Broadway to Petco Park.
Gaslamp Quarter SignLandmark
The lighted arch over Fifth Avenue near the convention center is the district's best-known photo spot.
Balboa TheatreArts
A restored 1920s movie palace at Fourth Avenue and E Street that now presents concerts, comedy and theater.
Horton Plaza ParkPark
Public plaza at Broadway and Fourth Avenue with fountains and a historic fountain from the early 1900s.
San Diego Chinese Historical MuseumMuseum
Museum in the Asian Pacific Historic District on the Gaslamp's western side, recalling the city's first Chinatown in the Stingaree.
Petco ParkSports
The Padres' ballpark sits directly south of the Gaslamp, and game days fill Fifth Avenue's bars.
Rooftop barsNightlife
Hotel rooftops across the district, including those at newer towers, offer skyline and bay views.
Gaslamp urban pickleballSports
The Gaslamp Quarter Association promotes what it calls California's first urban pickleball experience in the district.
Eat & drink
Lou & Mickey'sSteakhouse
Classic steakhouse at the south end of Fifth Avenue near the convention center.
Water GrillSeafood
Upscale oyster bar and seafood restaurant popular with business diners.
Rustic RootAmerican
Comfort food with one of the Gaslamp's busier rooftop bars.
Osteria PanevinoItalian
Handmade pasta on Fifth Avenue.
OperacaffeItalian
Casual, family-style Italian restaurant.
Tacos El CabronTaqueria
Late-night Tijuana-style tacos.
Brian's 24Diner
Open around the clock, the Gaslamp's go-to after last call.
Annual events
ShamROCKMarch
The Gaslamp Quarter Association's St. Patrick's Day street festival.
Mardi Gras in the GaslampFebruary or March (Fat Tuesday)
Street party and parade organized by the Gaslamp Quarter Association.
Taste of GaslampVaries
Self-guided tasting tour of district restaurants.
Gaslamp Pet ParadeVaries
Costumed pet parade through the district.
Comic-Con InternationalJuly
The convention next door turns Gaslamp streets into activations and costume crowds.