San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District

In downtown San Diego is the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, an area of restored late 19th and early 20th Century Victorian buildings. In its day this place was the hub of activity but following the Second World War the district became a disreputable area. In the 1970s the area received renewed interest and underwent restorations, eventually leading to it being listed as on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District is a trendy area with shops, restaurants, and galleries, attracting locals and tourists. The area covers less than 20 blocks and runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay. There are also a large number of upper end hotels that are popular with both tourists and business travelers due to its great location in the city.