Downtown San Diego

WELCOME HOME TO Downtown San Diego

THE LAYOUT and living situation

Each of the neighborhoods in Downtown is very unique and centrally located, which gives you the opportunity to tickle most any fancy without breaking a sweat.

Play by the bay. On the southwest section of Downtown, you’ll find the Marina District. The bustling boardwalk of the Embarcadero hugs the bay and hosts many historical sea vessels to explore. Waterfront park attracts food enthusiasts and entertainment seekers, as there are many festivals and concerts right at your doorstep. Speaking of doorsteps, you’ll find that luxury high-rises with million dollar views are commonplace in the district.

Stadium status. To the southeast of Downtown is East Village. Its main attraction is Petco Park, home of our beloved San Diego Padres. But you don’t have to attend a game to win here — this revitalized warehouse district has an energy all its own. You’ll find a trending social scene with hip cafes, craft breweries, contemporary restaurants and rooftop bars. East Village features modern style condos with an industrial flare, some looking into the stadium itself for a view that can’t be beat.

Light it up. If you want action, the Gaslamp is where you’ll find it. Located smack-dab in the center of Downtown, the historic Gaslamp Quarter may look tame enough. Vintage gas lamps line the streets where you can enjoy boutique shopping, eclectic galleries and patio dining at various eateries. But when those lamps light up at night, the Quarter comes alive. You’ll be inundated with fine dining restaurants, gastropubs, towering rooftop bars and posh nightclubs where the lasers don’t miss a beat and the 9-foot robot dancers are on point. The Gaslamp is definitely where it’s at.

Slow it down…town. When you want to be near the action but enjoy harmony at home, Cortez Hill is for you. This historic Downtown neighborhood is built on a hill in the northeast side, where the vintage 1920’s building “The El Cortez” sits like a cherry on top. This laid-back borough of Downtown has a mix of high-rises and townhomes, with a few coffee shops and hotels scattered throughout.

Benvenuto in famiglia. When you find your way to Little Italy, you can feel it . The streets don’t change, but the air does. You feel like your soul is getting a warm hug from an Italian grandmother —with a pinch on the cheek for good measure. This area is authentic in its Italian culture. You see it, hear it and taste it everywhere you go. Indulge in authentic Italian dining al fresco, fawn over farm-to-table fusion, grab a slice of pizza or savor an espresso and biscotti from a local café. Little Italy is a gourmet dream, featuring some of the country’s most up-and-coming chefs. The neighborhood takes pride in a weekly farmer’s market, obscure craft cocktail bars, traditional sidewalk cafes and the newly built Little Italy Food Hall. You’ll find a selection of homes, from luxury high-rises to craftsman cottages, all located in a part of town that is truly priceless.

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