East Village Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Village
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
This property is as it states, a boutique hotel. 3 floors. No elevator and no central AC but we managed and the staff bring the luggage up and down the stairs. Quaint small room with not much in it but the location and price was great for 1 night. There were restaurants within close walking distance. ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
The breakfast was great we enjoyed the hot tub and the pool
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
The staff was friendly and very helpful! We also were impressed that when our ac quit working they responded immediately and helped us change rooms within minutes. The friendly service was above and beyond our expectations.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Staff were incredibly kind and helpful, the market one location was extremely convenient with a great selection of food and drink. My room had a wonderful view as well as being very clean. Overall very pleased with my experience and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
I am very happy
Reviewed on 23 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.
