Neighborhood San Diego Restaurants

One of the most exciting and sophisticated metropolitan regions in the country, San Diego comprises more than 100 colorful and unique neighborhoods. Each of these communities has a style and personality of their own, and their dynamic medleys of outdoor activities, arts and culture, dining and shopping opportunities reflect the rich diversity of the San Diego region.

From downtown's trendy East Village, to the laid-back community of Ocean Beach, to the luxury enclave of La Jolla, the following are a few of San Diego's colorful neighborhoods.

The revitalization of this warehouse district in downtown San Diego was ignited in 2004 with the opening of Petco Park, the San Diego Padres' baseball stadium. Today, visitors can enjoy luxury hotels, fashionable restaurants and cafes, rooftop bars, boutique shops and live music venues scattered throughout the neighborhood.

• Beginning in spring, baseball fans can watch the step up to the plate and play ball at their home field. The state-of-the-art stadium features stunning architecture and landscaping, as well as enticing dining options.
• Diners can sample a diverse selection of cuisine in many hip downtown settings. Cowboy Star offers contemporary American cuisine with high-quality meats and local produce in an urban steakhouse atmosphere. Neighborhood offers a creative, upscale take on burgers and more than 27 local microbrews on tap. brings the seductive charm and spectacular cuisine of a Parisian cafe with contemporary updates on traditional French fare and a top-notch wine list. Bottega Americano focuses on "urban Italian with an American twist, " offering pizza, cured meats, fresh mozzarella, Italian wine and specialty coffees.
• Stylish shopping in the East Village ranges from Dianne O Studios featuring high-fashion apparel, accessories and cosmetics from the world's top fashion meccas like Milan, New York and Paris, to 5&A Dime serving up the latest men's and women's urban street wear.
• After dark, hip East Village offers a range of nightlife diversions. East Village Tavern & Bowl features 12 bowling lanes, pool tables and a fun and upbeat atmosphere for socializing, while the El Dorado Cocktail Lounge mixes up craft cocktails for patrons to sip while watching local bands or dancing as DJs spin tunes. Guests need to plan ahead and talk to someone in the know to get a seat at Noble Experiment, the neighborhood's hidden speakeasy.

As the historic heart of downtown San Diego, the 16½-block Gaslamp Quarter combines Victorian-charm with urban living to create a lively dining, entertainment and shopping district. Once home to San Diego's "red light" district in the late 1800s, the area once held three gambling halls run by Wyatt Earp. In recent decades, revitalization efforts have spurred the growth of more than 100 restaurants, 40 bars and nightclubs and 100 retail shops, as well as theaters and art galleries.