Neighborhoods – Downtown San Diego Partnership

A DOWNTOWN WITH MANY CHOICES

Downtown is a collection of seven distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. Find out which one is right for you.

Residential Living

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Civic Core

Columbia

Cortez

East
Village

Gaslamp

Little
Italy

Marina

Civic/Core

Civic/Core is the center of the city’s civic life and a hub of economic activity. It is place to work hard and play hard.

Columbia

Columbia is surrounded by green urban parks along San Diego’s stunning waterfront and offers a wide variety of places to shop, dine and enjoy.

Cortez Hill

Settled on Downtown’s highest hillside, the Cortez Hill is also one of Downtown’s oldest neighborhoods and is where old Victorian homes co-exist with sleek, modern condo towers.

East Village

East Village is downtown San Diego's largest and fastest growing neighborhood. It is home to Petco Park and the San Diego Padres.

Gaslamp

The historic Gaslamp Quarter is one of Downtown’s most exciting destinations offering places to eat, drink and be merry.

Little Italy

Little Italy is a chic, urban neighborhood that honors its Italian heritage with an eclectic offering of dining, shopping and living options

Marina

The Marina District is waterfront urban living at its finest and is home to luxurious condos, waterfront parks and best-of-class shopping and dining.