East Village Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.

Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.

SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Activities

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Our pick of the best East Village Hotel Deals

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Tidy well kept room. Felt like a nice apartment.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

The Beau Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quar
Parking at garage around corner is $40 for 24 hours.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Nice hotel, love the remodeling and colors.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
We had a studio suite on the 38th floor and the view was amazing. It was a nice, spacious room, but the bathroom was so tiny and the bed was not very comfortable. The bellman mentioned that there are upgrades planned in the near future though...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
I’ve not had breakfast yet,, checked in at 2, it’s now 8:55 pm
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Handlery Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Village

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.

Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.

Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.