In which quarter house in San Diego?

Are you going to California, west of the Far-West? This is in which neighborhood you are staying in San Diego, nicknamed “the most beautiful city in America”!

San Diego is considered by the Californians as a quasi-secret territory: and for cause, “America’s Finest City” is the historic birthplace of the state, since it was the first place visited by the Europeans upon their arrival on the west coast! This coastal town, a few blocks from the Mexican border, with an agglomeration exceeding three million inhabitants, is the eighth city of the country. Known for its biotechnology research hub, its leading role in trade with South America, and the numerous naval bases of the American Navy, which parks its warships there, it is also known for its mild climate, and its beaches attract the Americans who come to pre-season on weekends, as well as tourists from all corners of the globe.

So, curious to discover this metropolis open to the world? Come on, we'll take you and give you the best tips to find the accommodation of your dreams where to stay in San Diego.

Coronado Island

L’ island Coronado is connected to the rest of the city of San Diego by a bridge; It includes many luxurious hotels bordering the beach - one of the most beautiful of the coast- and cosssy villas, but only comfortable budgets can stay in San Diego on the island, renowned to be quite out of price. Cycling trails, typically Californian, line the coastline and allow you to access the various tourist attractions of the island: restaurants, but also views of the sunset. If you have time during your visit of Coronado , go discover the fabulous Hotel del Coronado , with a spectacular Victorian style, an architectural wonder planted in this renowned seaside resort.

A small anecdote: the military base of the island of Coronado is the one where the film was shot Top Gun . Maybe you'll meet Tom Cruise there?

Downtown and Gaslamp

In American cities, Downtown is similar to downtown, and unlike home, it is not necessarily the best neighborhood; But when you look for a place to sleep in San Diego, Downtown is a lively and rather enjoyable urban business centre, where shopping addicts will be able to spend without counting in the many shopping malls that scatter its wide avenues.

In addition, a charming little historical district, Gaslamp , is integrated into the monumental buildings that protect it from the sun at certain hours of the day: discover there fantastic buildings of time, perfectly restored and which can sometimes be rented by their owners to serve as housing and gas lamps that once allowed to illuminate the 5th avenue, the main axis of the area. For those who ask the question, these gas lamps gave its name to the neighbourhood! To visit the neighborhood, why not opt for the famous guided walk in GoCar ? This small car with a GPS that in addition to guiding you perfectly, tells you the history of the city and its neighbourhoods through a walk full of discovery.

Marina

Located just by the bay of San Diego, Marina is an ultra-touristic place not to be missed under any pretext. Unsurprisingly, many hotels allow you to find places to sleep in San Diego just by the sea, but many other points of interest are on the spot: a splendid seafront, where you can visit USS Midway Museum , an abandoned aircraft carrier now accessible to tourists, as well as many sculptures: here you can admire " Unconditionnal Surrender “, the famous work of John Seward Johnson, inspired by a photo celebrating the end of the Pacific War in 1945.

The Marina is located on the edge of the Bay of San Diego and in which you can admire the numerous anchor yachts at the port, an atypical shopping center and the Maritime Museum of the city.

Old Town

Old Town is the old town of San Diego, now included in a historic park, the Old Town San Diego State Park includes many old buildings including Casa de Estudillo , one of the most beautiful houses in California in the 19th century, but many other surprises welcome the curious!

Kitsch and nice, this neighborhood is absolutely must-have but don’t plan to find a accommodation for rent to stay in San Diego in one of its colorful buildings: it’s impossible, however, a assortment of luxury hotels is located in the neighborhood, just steps from the Seaworld San Diego, a renowned leisure center dedicated to marine life.