With a dazzling mix of swanky nightclubs, trendy bars, and family-friendly cultural attractions, Downtown San Diego is an exciting destination for party animals, vacationing couples, and families alike. The waterfront Embarcadero is a fabulous place to stroll, ideal for people-watching and catching a breathtaking sunrise, and the best place to clamber aboard the massive ships lining the harbor. Downtown San Diego vacation rentals are excellent home bases from which to watch a baseball game, ride the trolley, or shop for a unique souvenir in the chic boutiques of the city.
Downtown San Diego is a fun place to explore by bus, car, or on foot, but a GoCar tour is extra special as the first GPS-guided storytelling car. If you've got the kids along, you can make a beeline for the New Children's Museum where the small fry can get their hands dirty with delightful crafts, and engage their minds with rousing activities and exciting demonstrations. Downtown San Diego vacation rentals are close to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and USS Midway Museum where you can discover the history of the city's naval past aboard beautifully restored historic ships.
Downtown San Diego offers a feast of exciting excursions for visitors to choose from. You can step aboard a sleek classic sailing yacht for a romantic sunset cruise with your love, or a fun-filled daytime adventure with the whole gang. A walking food tour is a delicious and fun way to explore the city while tasting luscious handmade desserts, unique craft beers, and cheesy Chicago-style pizza. Downtown San Diego vacation rentals are welcoming spots to return to after a big day of shopping in the atmospheric Gaslamp Quarter, attending a street festival, or dancing the night away at glitzy nightclub.
Downtown San Diego, is a patchwork of districts in the heart of San Diego. Only 30 minutes north of the US border with Mexico, Downtown San Diego is a mix of modern architecture and beautiful Victorian buildings with a strong Spanish influence. Its boardwalk looks over the stunning San Diego Bay in the vast Pacific Ocean, which in turn provides breathtaking views of the skyline to those taking a harbor cruise. Only a 2.5-hour drive south from Los Angeles, Downtown San Diego is the last big American metropolis before you get to the wild, party town of Tijuana.
Whatever your getaway needs, you'll find a rental property in or around Downtown San Diego that fits you like a glove. Here are some of our faves:
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For a different kind of experience, book one of Vrbo's tiny house rentals in Downtown San Diego. A word of warning though — after you've experienced the tiny house lifestyle, the urge to move into one of these miniature digs will be hard to resist!
There's nothing like squeezing in a short break to get you feeling alive again. Pack your overnight bag and take a breather at one of these awesome weekend getaways in and near Downtown San Diego:
Get a taste of the culture and lifestyle of Downtown San Diego from the comfort of a studio apartment. Whether you plan to escape on your own or paint the town red with pals, you'll find the perfect studio apartment in or near Downtown San Diego:
When you're ready to walk out of your studio apartment and cross off the sights, there's lots to keep you amused around Downtown San Diego. Passionate about culture? Pencil in a visit to Old Globe Theater and SDAI Museum of the Living Artist.
You'll find a range of short-term rentals in and around Downtown San Diego. And the good news is, Vrbo has something to suit all budgets and styles — from generous-sized homes for all the family to deluxe condos for a romantic weekend away. Here's a taste of what's available in Downtown San Diego:
Whether spent in a log cabin or a beach house, a romantic weekend getaway is a perfect way to add some zing to your relationship. Whisk your sweetheart off for a couple of leisurely days at one of these sought-after escapes in or near Downtown San Diego:
If you're looking for somewhere to reconnect with the family this vacation, you're going to need plenty of room. These mansions for rent in or near Downtown San Diego will fit your entire crew while doing it in style:
Vacation with others and have more fun. Whether you're organizing an epic getaway with your best friends or a family reunion, there's no shortage of large group vacation rentals in and near Downtown San Diego:
A pool is often a highlight of any unforgettable vacation. Enjoy splashing about or simply lazing by the water at one of these refreshing retreats in or near Downtown San Diego:
Every catch-up with the family should be memorable. Whether you're organizing a fun escape with the kids or a reunion with relatives, our large family vacation rentals in or near Downtown San Diego offer a home away from home with ample space for everyone:
If you're after family-friendly attractions around the area, you won't have to look far. San Diego Zoo, Hotel Circle and Belmont Park offer fun for all the crew.