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The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is often listed as one of the top places to visit in the area, and for good reason. At the Gaslamp Quarter there is something for everyone. Are you wondering what to do in Gaslamp San Diego?  Here are the top 5 things to do while you visit the Gaslamp Quarter.

This area of San Diego is a fantastic place to come and eat. While there are many restaurants to choose from, we recommend the Tin Fish Gaslamp. This is a local favorite that consistently serves up good eats. With assortments of seafood and grilled plates, you are sure to be satisfied. While you’re there, enjoy the outdoor seating and the people watching opportunities as the patio provides.

Looking for a classy place to drink some cocktails? If so, the Noble Experiment is the place to go. This speakeasy environment prides themselves in their craft cocktails. In addition, it is an exclusive place as this intimate bar is actually located inside another restaurant that is called the Neighborhood. This elusive bar only accepts reservations via text and is often fully booked a week in advance so plan accordingly. For reservations visit www.nobleexperimentsd.com

If you want a fun event, head over to Petco Park and watch the San Diego Padres play ball. Their regular season is from April through October. Even when the Padres aren’t playing baseball, you can still visit Petco Park and go on a behind-the-scenes tour and even get the chance to go into the Padres dugout. For season schedule visit www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com

Do want to go shopping for the perfect souvenir? If so, than be sure to visit the Westfield Horton Plaza. This outdoor, multi-level mall is worth a visit just to see the unique design of the building. The shopping center also houses a number of boutiques, department stores, food selections and even a movie theatre. For more information visit www.westfield.com

If you want a perfect place to take a picture to remind you of your time in San Diego, how about the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter archway. Located on 5th avenue, the iconic archway illuminated the entrance into the area and it serves as the perfect place for a picture.

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The Lunar New Year is just around the corner and San Diego is a great place to celebrate. There are a number of locations throughout the San Diego area that are offering festivities to bring in the Lunar New Year. Here are just some of the places you can choose from if you are looking to celebrate the new Lunar Year.

From January 29th through the 31st, come celebrate with the Lunar New Year Festival at the Qualcomm Stadium. The opening ceremony will be on Saturday, January 30th. On Friday January, 29th the festival will be from 5pm to 10pm; on Saturday and Sunday it will be open from 10am – 10pm. Each day you can enjoy cultural events including a lion dance troupe, martial arts display and other live performances. In addition there will be delicious asian food, carnival rides, firecrackers and more! Visit www.lunarnewyearfestival.org for more information.

You can also celebrate the Lunar Year at Sea World. On January 30th and the 31st, February 6th-8th, 12th-15th and 20th-21st there will be fun performances throughout the park to celebrate the Lunar Year. Some of the things you can enjoy include Chinese Acrobats of Hebei, taiko drummer, lion dancers, Tai Chi presentations, delicious Asian-inspired food, and even an interactive dragon parade. For more information visit Seaworld’s official website.

Another option is to stop by the annual San Diego Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Fair. On Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th the event will be from 10am – 5pm. At this family friendly event, come celebrate the year of Monkey with live cultural performances such as martial arts demonstrations and parades to crafts, delicious food and much more! This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit sdcny.weebly.com. If you are attending any of these events, there are a variety of places to stay in San Diego.

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One of the great things about San Diego is that it offers a number of fun and educational museums throughout the city. Sometimes it seems that there are so many good ones, you don’t know where to start. Maybe Museum Month sponsored by Macy’s will help. During Macy’s Museum Month, select museums will offer half price admission! Museum month will be from February 1st through the 29th.

During Macy’s Museum Month, you can explore over 40 museums all at half off admission. This means one day you can go from learning more about arts and entertainment and the next day you can learn about history and culture. Here’s how it works. Participants simply need to stop by any Macy’s store in the area and pick up a Museum Month Pass. When you show this pass at one of the participating museums, you will be able to receive half-off the admission price of the museum. The passes will be available for pick up starting on February 1st at all San Diego as well as Temecula and Imperial Valley Macy’s. In addition, with just one pass, you can also bring up to three people with you who will also be able to receive the half-off admission rate. With a pass, you will also be given a $10 coupon off any $30 or more spent at a Macy’s.

Here’s some of the participating museums that you will be able to visit this Museum Month. The San Diego Natural History Museum, the USS Midway Museum, the San Diego Museum of art, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum, the California Center for the Arts – Escondido Museum, the California Surf Museum, the Coronado Museum of History & Art, the Gaslamp Museum at William Heath Davis House, the Japanese Friendship Garden, the Junipero Serra Museum, the Lux Art Institute, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and many more!  If you plan to visit one or more of these museums then make sure to book a hotel in San Diego. 

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One of the best weeks of the year is just around the corner! If you didn’t know, San Diego Restaurant Week is returning from January 17th through the 24th. For 8 days, you can visit over 180 of the best places to eat in San Diego. Grab friends and family and don’t forget your appetite as your prepare for Restaurant Week!

Restaurant Week allows you to try out a number of different restaurants at a discounted price. Participating restaurants offer a lunch or dinner prix fixe menu where you can choose from a set list of dishes at a fixed price. Dinners often include an appetizer, entree and dessert. Restaurant Week also allows you to explore the various areas of San Diego since you can find participating restaurants all throughout the city. Let’s say you wanted some steak for dinner. At Island Prime, located in Point Loma, you can order an 8oz Filet Mignon that comes with sea salt mashed potatoes, sauteed haricots verts and red wine demi-glace. For your first course you can choose from a lobster bisque, a BLT wedge salad or pressed arugula salad. For dessert, choose from a peanut butter cheesecake, key lime tart or a vanilla bean creme brulee. You can get all this for just $40!

Participating neighborhoods include Coronado, Downtown San Diego, East County, Uptown, La Jolla, Central SD neighborhoods, Mission Bay and Beaches, North County Coastal, North County Inland, South Bay, Point Loma/Harbor Island, and Old Town San Diego. You can also find a number of different types of food, which means whatever you are in the mood for, there will be a restaurant that you can find. Choose from American, Argentinian, Cajun, Chinese, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Irish, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Persian, Peruvian, Seafood, Spanish, Sushi, Thai and more. Restaurant week is also budget friendly. You can lunch from $10, $15, and $20. You can get dinner for $20, $30, $40, or $50. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it during San Diego Restaurant Week.

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One of the great things about San Diego is that the city offers so many activities for friends and family to enjoy. This includes a number of family-friendly events to enjoy over the holidays! One of these great holiday events in San Diego is the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. This event is one of the most popular holiday traditions in San Diego and people come from all over for the experience. Watch as boats that are decorated with twinkling lights parade down San Diego Bay. Visit www.sdparadeoflights.org for more information.

Another parade to go to is the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade. This parade is America’s Largest Balloon Parade. It will take place on December 30th at 10am in Downtown San Diego, and at 11:45am there will also be a battle of the bands at the Broadway Pier. The day will end with the Holiday Bowl at 7:30pm. Visit www.sandiegobowlgames.com/parade/ for more information.

For family-friendly events all season long, head down to SeaWorld for their Wintery Wonderland festivities. Visit Santa’s Cottage, take pictures with Santa, check out Santa’s Reindeer, and visit The Christmas Village where you can see holiday carolers, visit with Santa’s elves, and see other fun Christmas activities! Of course you can always visit with Shamu and see a wonderful show by other animals of the sea. Visit seaworldparks.com for the latest information.

If you are looking for an active activity, sign up for the 3rd Annual San Diego Half Marathon! The race will start in front of the Doubletree Golf Resort and will finish at Torrey Pines State Beach. Enjoy the scenic route as you travel through beautiful San Diego. Visit http://sandiegoholidayhalf.com/ to register for this fun event today!

Happy Holidays from all of us at King’s Inn!

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