48 hours in San Diego, CA
The Gaslamp Quarter is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

1. The Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 86 tips and reviews

Kirsten F.Kirsten Fischer: Mardi Gras - Happy Hour prices all night @ The Melting Pot: 50% off cheese/chcocolate fondue, $5 select cocktails, beer & wine. 3 Course dinner starting at $20 pp. www.meltingpot.com/sandiegogaslamp

Wet Willie's is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

2. Wet Willie's

555 Market St (at 6th Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · Gaslamp · 51 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: WW's bar's backed by 30, eight-gallon daiquiri machines. Frozen goodness ranges from the lemonade/blue curacao/153 proof rum Shock Treatment, to the "tastes like a fudgesicle” Chocolate Thunder. Read more.

The Sofia Hotel is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

3. The Sofia Hotel

5.9
150 W Broadway (at Front St), San Diego, CA
Hotel · Central San Diego · 53 tips and reviews
Balboa Park Fountain is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

4. Balboa Park Fountain

8.8
1549 El Prado (Park Blvd & Village Place), San Diego, CA
Fountain · Balboa Park · 22 tips and reviews

Brandon T.Brandon Tate: The fountain is only on from Noon to 6pm now.

The Balboa Theatre is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

5. The Balboa Theatre

8.7
868 4th Ave (at E St), San Diego, CA
Theater · Horton Plaza · 26 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1924, this was originally a grand movie palace. It would later be converted into housing for the U.S. Navy during World War II. It was designated a historic site in 1972 and restored in 2005.

La Jolla Cove is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

6. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 230 tips and reviews
Seaport Village is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

7. Seaport Village

8.8
849 W Harbor Dr (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Shopping Plaza · Marina · 143 tips and reviews

Vuong N.Vuong Nguyen: Small park area near the USS Midway. Check out the small shops including the kite and hot sauce shops. Walking distance from Market Screen and Old Town SD. Weather is always great. Festivals all year

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

8. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

7.1
1100 Kettner Blvd (btwn Broadway & B St), San Diego, CA
Art Museum · Central San Diego · 17 tips and reviews

Tiffany L.Tiffany La Forge: Also in La Jolla, this museum changes their exhibit often and the best part is that students and anyone under 25 get in completely free.

Balboa Park is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

9. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Spanish Village Art Center is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

10. Spanish Village Art Center

8.6
1770 Village Pl (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
Art Gallery · Balboa Park · 15 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary Selden: Watch them blow glass at the art glass guilde in the middle right! Amazing to watch or take a class!!! Read more.

Cuban Cigar Factory is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

11. Cuban Cigar Factory

7.7
551 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Smoke Shop · Gaslamp · 13 tips and reviews

Steven David B.Steven David Branon: Ask for them to start ordering kristof cigars you won't be sorry

Lucha Libre is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

12. Lucha Libre

8.7
1810 W Washington St (at India St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Midtown · 257 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the Surfin' California Burrito -- a steak, shrimp and french-fry-filled concoction that puts the smackdown on standard taqueria fare. As seen on Man v Food.

Torrey Pines Gliderport is one of 48 hours in San Diego, CA.

13. Torrey Pines Gliderport

9.3
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA
Other Great Outdoors · Torrey Pines · 28 tips and reviews

Andy H.Andy Ho: A great place to catch lunch during the week. Great views of the coastline and people jumping off of cliffs. Great homemade sandwiches are served out of the shack.