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Every great city has a great downtown. Downtown’s neighborhoods are as unique as its community with the kind of amenities, housing, entertainment and opportunities you’re dreaming of. Whether you’re looking for hip bars, new gyms, coffee shops, breweries, sporting events or the arts, Downtown San Diego is ready to welcome you to your new live, work, play lifestyle.
The future feels like home
Downtown San Diego has the kind of amenities, walkability, proximity to the waterfront, and endless entertainment opportunities to fulfill your dreams of a true live, work, play lifestyle with our unique southern California vibe. Living Downtown really puts you in the heart of it all. With plenty of destinations and things to do, and just a freeway away from surrounding neighborhoods, your new home base is waiting.
City Center
Columbia
Cortez
East Village
Gaslamp Quarter
Little Italy
Marina
City Center Columbia Cortez East Village Gaslamp Quarter Little Italy Marina
Living downtown
90+
Arts & culture organizations
37
Public parks
30
Coffee shops
1 in 5
Residents walk to work
Imagine Yourself Downtown
From near perfect weather and well-crafted food and drinks, to scenic views, Downtown has it all. Whether you’re a tourist or a local resident, there are plenty of bucket-list items worth checking off your list including:
- Walking or biking to games and events at Petco Park
- Catching a concert under the summer stars
- Walking the full length of Downtown’s waterfront
- Grabbing sunset happy hour at each of Downtown’s rooftop bars
- Calling a free ride to your home, office or entertainment plans
- Catching a train or trolley at the Santa Fe Depot for a trip up the coast
Downtown Neighborhood Experts
Unique neighborhoods make up the cohesive whole that is Downtown San Diego. Find out more about these neighborhoods by connecting with local experts. You can find them at local business organizations, community groups and nonprofits dedicated to making these neighborhoods a great place to live, work and play.
Columbia Community Foundation
City Center Business District (CCBD)
(619) 234-0201
Marina
(619) 234-0201
Little Italy Association of San Diego
(619) 233-3898