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Gaslamp Quarter

The Historic Heart of San Diego.

The Gaslamp Quarter (0.3 mi/0.5 km from THE GRANT) is Southern California's premiere dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture - all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the Gaslamp's charming Victorian-style commercial buildings constructed between 1873 and 1930. Browse the area's fine art galleries, boutiques, unique shops and specialty stores. As the sun sets, the streets come alive in the Gaslamp quarter. The old-fashioned gaslamps glow along the wide brick walkways, illuminating many charming sidewalk cafes. Dine at one of over 90 restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. Sip late-night coffee and tea at one of the many coffee houses. And enjoy the entertainment at one of many nightlife locations. (http://www.gaslamp.org) A self-guided tour of the William Heath Davis Historic House Museum and a Gaslamp Guided Walking Tour are available. For details see (http://www.gaslampquarter.org/tours)

Horton Plaza (0.1 mi/0.2 km from THE GRANT) The 7-level Shoppingtown occupies six and one-half blocks in the heart of San Diego, was designed to resemble a European market place and functions like an amusement park for shoppers. (http://gothere.com/sandiego/horton)

Balboa Park (2.0 mi/3.2 km from THE GRANT) is the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, all in a beautiful and timeless setting, it is a must-see San Diego attraction. Museums include: Museum of San Diego History, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Natural History Museum, Mingei International Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts, Timken Museum of Art, Veterans Museum & Memorial Center. Other attractions in the Park include: Japanese Friendship Garden, Centro Cultural de la Raza, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Marston House & Gardens, WorldBeat Center, Balboa Park Carousel, Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, Sefton Plaza, Spanish Village Art Center, United Nations Building, plus more... (http://www.balboapark.org and http://www.sandiegozoo.org)

Old Town San Diego (3.0 mi/4.8 km from THE GRANT) has some of the oldest buildings and historic sites in California. A little more than one mile in length and one-half mile in width, enjoy its museums, period demonstrations and entertainment. (http://www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com)

Old Town Trolley (bus) Tour A 2-hour fully narrated tour of San Diego covering over 100 points of interest with "On and Off" privileges at all conveniently located stops... Horton Plaza/Gaslamp Quarter is one of the stops. (http://shophta.com/acb/stores/15/product1.asp?SID=15&Product_ID=12)

Seaport Village (0.4 mi/0.6 km from THE GRANT) features free entertainment, a restored 1895 Looff Carousel, 54 specialty shops, four major restaurants and 13 sidewalk eateries, all built on 14 acres that front San Diego Bay. (http://www.seaportvillage.com)

Maritime Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km from THE GRANT) This museum-on-water has one of the world's finest collections of historic ships, including the world famous Star of India (http://www.sdmaritime.com and http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/casdmenu/a/marmuseum.htm)

Star of India (1.0 mi/1.6 km from THE GRANT) is the world's oldest active sailing ship, fully restored, iron-hulled, with tales of ghosts that still haunt the decks and cabins. (http://www.sdmaritime.org/contentpage.asp?ContentID=48 and http://gothere.com/sandiego/Ghosts/Star_of_India/index.htm)

San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum/USS Midway (0.5 me/0.8 km from THE GRANT) The Midway is the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy history, answering the call for 47 years. Commissioned in 1945, she served as a flagship in Desert Storm in 1991. (http://www.midway.org)

Hornblower Yachts (1.0 mi/1.6 km from THE GRANT) (http://www.hornblower.com/port.asp?port=sd)

San Diego Harbour Excursions (1.0 mi/1.6 km from THE GRANT) (http://www.sdhe.com)

Coronado Island (http://www.beachcalifornia.com/coronado.html)

Little Italy (2.0 mi/3.2 km from THE GRANT) is Downtown San Diego's oldest continuous neighborhood business district where, at one time, more than 6,000 Italian families lived and toiled to build San Diego into the center of the world tuna industry... (http://www.littleitalysd.com)

Ultrazone (4.0 mi/6.4 km from THE GRANT), the ultimate laser (tag) zone experience (http://www.ultrazonesandiego.com)

Mission Beach is the center of a continuous stretch of beach known as The Strand, which extends over two miles, beginning at the Mission Bay channel entrance and ending at the north end of Pacific Beach. The Strand is the most popular beach area in the City of San Diego and draws large crowds in summer... (http://www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/mb.shtml)

Sea World (8.0 mi/12.9 km from THE GRANT) (http://www.seaworld.com)

Belmont Park is San Diego's only beachfront amusement center and home of the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster (http://www.giantdipper.com)

Stephen Birch Aquarium (14.0 mi/22.5 km from THE GRANT) (http://aquarium.ucsd.edu)

Legoland (34.0 mi/54.7 km from THE GRANT) (http://www.legoland.com/California.htm and http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/legoland_california)

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia (41.0 mi/66.0 km from THE GRANT) Tucked away in a quiet North San Diego County Valley, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, you will find a majestic jewel of early California history called Mission San Luis Rey... (http://www.sanluisrey.org)

Tijuana, Mexico (17.0/27.4 km from THE GRANT)

Golf Courses (with distances from THE GRANT):

  • Balboa Park Golf Course (2.0 mi/3.2 km)
  • Barona Creek Golf Club (2.0 mi/3.2 km)
  • Coronado Golf Course (5.0 mi/8.1 km)
  • Riverwalk Golf Course (8.0 mi/12.9 km)
  • Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course (12.0 mi/19.3 km)
  • Mission Trails Golf Course (13.0 mi/20.9 km)
  • Cottonwood Golf Club (16.0 mi/25.8 km)
  • Torrey Pines Golf Course (16.0 mi/25.8 km)
  • The Grand Golf Club (20.0 mi/32.2 km)
  • Carlton Oaks Country Club (20.0 mi/32.2 km)
  • Willowbrook Country Club (20.0 mi/32.2 km)
  • Steele Canyon Golf Course (21.0 mi/33.8 km)
  • Eastlake Country Club (21.0 mi/33.8 km)
  • Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego (21.0 mi/33.8 km)
  • Carmel Mountain Country Club (23.0 mi/37.0 km)
  • The Auld Golf Course (23.0 mi/37.0 km)
  • Rancho Barnardo Inn (West) (27.0 mi/43.5 km)
  • Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (28.0 mi/45.1 km)
  • La Costa Golf Resort & Spa (29.0 mi/46.7 km)
  • The Vineyard Golf Course (30.0 mi/48.3 km)
  • Maderas Golf Club (30.0 mi/48.3 km)
  • Aviara Country Club (32.0 mi/51.5 km)
  • Mount Woodson Country Club (33.0 mi/53.1 km)
  • Eagle Crest Golf Club (35.0 mi/56.3 km)
  • San Vincent Inn & Golf Club (37.0 mi/59.5 km)
  • Meadow Lake Country Club (38.0 mi/61.2 km)
  • Twin Oaks Golf Course (40.0 mi/64.4 km)
  • Oceanside Municipal Golf Club (44.0 mi/70.8 km)
  • San Luis Rey Downs (46.0 mi/74.0 km)

*With thanks to the Gaslamp Quarter Association, the San Diego Convention & Visitor Bureau, the Trip Advisor (www.tripadvisor.com), sandiegan.com and THE US GRANT Hotel