Gaslamp Quarter – Gate to historic downtown loop from San Diego

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Gaslamp Quarter – Gate to historic downtown loop from San Diego

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Gaslamp Quarter – Gate to historic downtown loop from San Diego

00:50

3.26km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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353 m

Gaslamp Quarter

Highlight • Settlement

The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego's historic heart and is now the hub of downtown nightlife. It's eight blocks long (Broadway to Harbor Drive) and more than two blocks wide …

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661 m

Gaslamp Quarter

Highlight • Historical Site

Anyone who is in San Diego should definitely go here in the evening. The selection of pubs, restaurants and clubs is more than diverse.

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734 m

Charming gate erected In an effort to help tourism overcome the traumatic cutting off of the historic downtown area from the waterfront after the construction of the railway and six lane Harbor Drive, and finally the gigantic Convention Center monstrosity.

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1.11 km

San Diego Convention Center

Highlight • Monument

Typical Converrence Center, but still interesting from an architectural point of view.

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1.77 km

Harbor Island Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

1.90 km

Ponds at Harbor House

Highlight • Lake

Ducks and other fowl flock to this body of sweet water maintained so close to the salty bay.

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2.41 km

Kansas City Barbeque – Top Gun Filming Location

Highlight • Restaurant

Next to the Seaport trolley station and across the street from the Manchester Grand Hyatt is a little gem for anyone who loved Tom Cruise starring in Top Gun 1986. It features a piano and jukebox.

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2.54 km

Sculpture in Labyrinth

Highlight • Monument

More decorative than challenging, the hedges for the labyrinth surrounding the attractive artwork are low enough to figure out for everyone taller than 3 feet. At least easier than figuring out the meaning of the art work.

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3.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

298 m

194 m