Downtown San Diego stitches together the Gaslamp, East Village, Marina District and the Embarcadero — high-rise hotels with bay views, Petco Park, the city's biggest convention venues, and waterfront dining within easy walking distance.
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Downtown San Diego stitches together the Gaslamp, East Village, Marina District and the Embarcadero — high-rise hotels with bay views, Petco Park, the city's biggest convention venues, and waterfront dining within easy walking distance.