Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter Historic District
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego is located in San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego is located in San Diego County, California
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego is located in California
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego is located in the United States
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
LocationBounded by RR tracks, Broadway, 4th, and 6th Aves., San Diego, California
Coordinates32°42′42″N 117°9′33″W / 32.71167°N 117.15917°W / 32.71167; -117.15917
Area38 acres (15 ha)
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Art Deco
NRHP reference No.80000841[1]
SDHL No.127
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 23, 1980
Designated SDHLJune 2, 1978[2]

The Gaslamp Quarter is a historic neighborhood in downtown San Diego, California. It extends from Broadway to Harbor Drive and from 4th to 6th Avenue. The neighborhood is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places as the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District. It includes over 90 historic buildings,[3] most of which were constructed in the Victorian era; many are in use as restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and nightclubs.

The Gaslamp Quarter is known for its nightlife. It is the site of various events and festivals, including Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp, Taste of Gaslamp, and ShamROCK, a St. Patrick's Day event. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is one block away in the East Village neighborhood.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Historical Landmarks Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board" (PDF). City of San Diego. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 18, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter Historical Markers". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

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