San Diego Walking Tour: Gaslamp, Little Italy, and Marina District is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near San Diego, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Downtown San Diego is a living tribute to history and revitalization. The Gaslamp Quarter followed up its boisterous boomtown years-the late 1800s, when Wyatt Earp ran gambling halls and sailors frequented brothels lining 4th and 5th Avenues-with a long stint of seediness, emerging only recently as a glamorous place to live and play. Little Italy, once a bustling Italian fishing neighborhood, got a fresh start when the city took its cause to heart. Highlights: The restored gas lamps that give the Gaslamp its name; the juxtaposition of old and new architecture; Little Italy's sidewalk cafes. Best Time to Go - morning or early afternoon.
Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (William Heath Davis House) http://www.gaslampquarter.org/
It was fun and not that hard. Lots of interesting looking girls on the way. Little Italy was dope yo
very chill stroll and plenty to stop and see i.e. shops, bars, restaurants etc..
An urban stroll. Lots of sidewalk cafes and some interesting architecture. Not really “little Italy” or the Gaslamp District anymore..it is more of a fun walk I guess.
Heavily trafficked (went on a Sunday) walk around downtown San Diego with lots of nice views
Interesting walk through several neighborhoods. Almost deserted except for waterfront due to pandemic
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Because of recent Covid and Riots a lot of places, businesses museums are closed. It was a sad sight to see. Nevertheless, the Marina, Little Italy and other places made it worth the activity.
If you follow this trail it gives you a great tour of San Diego. You pass through the gaslamp district, little italy, and the waterfront. It was a nice walk not tiring because there's so much sight seeing you dont even realize how much you've walked. Overall an awesome walk.