San Diego offers a lively and unique blend of restaurants, bars and entertainment in the heart of vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown. Both the Balboa Theatre and Civic Theatre are short strolls away from many first-class hotels and an amazing array of award-winning dining experiences.

Hotels

Fine hotels may be found within a few blocks of both Theatres. These include:

The Westgate Hotel offers old world charm with European elegance and style.
The Sofia offers a boutique experience with a flare and friendliness.

Additional nearby downtown hotels include The Bristol, The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego and the U.S. Grant Hotel.  More options are available through www.gaslamp.org.

Restaurants and Lounges

Whether you are in the mood for sophisticated international dining-by-candelight, casual California cuisine, lively pubs, steakhouses, seafood, martini bars, or outdoor café, you’ll find it downtown and in close proximity to the Theatres. While an extensive listings of restaurant options are available through www.gaslamp.org, the following featured restaurants are particularly welcoming to patrons of the Balboa and Civic Theatres and we encourage their patronage: