Comfort Inn
City Guide

At the Comfort Inn Gaslamp / Convention Center, nestled in the heart of the entertainment Gaslamp Quarter, you\'re close to everything in San Diego. Walk to 150 of the city\'s top restaurants, night spots, galleries, theaters and shops.

Enjoy a short stroll along the city\'s trendiest streets to eclectic Horton Plaza shopping center, the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Concourse, Seaport Village, with waterfront restaurants, and shops; and the Embarcadero for ferry service to Coronado Island and attractions including the tall ship "Star of India" and San Diego\'s cruise ship port.

The San Diego Trolley is nearby to whisk you to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park & Museums, Old Town, the beach and Tijuana, Mexico. SeaWorld Adventure Park and Qualcomm Stadium are 10 minutes away.

You're never at a loss for things to do - for the entire family - in San Diego!

 

Local Events in the Greater San Diego Area

The Greater San Diego area features a wide array of entertaining and cultural events throughout the year. From concerts, art exhibits and stunningly beautiful beaches to family friendly activities and outdoor outings, our exciting city is filled with an interesting mix of things to choose from. Search through our events blog for things to do while vacationing in San Diego, California.

Interesting Things To Do

Date posted: 05/11/2012

Get Into Shape at the San Diego Marathon!

Want to get into shape this summer and get a free ticket to Sea World? Sign up for the San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon series! There will be a half marathon and a full course for different athletic levels. The course will take you all over San Diego, from Olive Park to the ocean to La Jolla to...

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Date posted: 04/05/2012

Celebrate Italian Culture at the Sicilian Festival!

Are you in the mood for some Italian food and festivities? If so, come out to the 19th Annual 2012 Sicilian Festival on May 20! It is held in San Diego’s own Little Italy. With children’s rides, four stages, and plenty of beer and wine, it’s a great way to celebrate Italian culture!

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Date posted: 03/14/2012

Celebrate Fishing in San Diego Bay!

If you enjoy fishing, San Diego is holding a spring festival to celebrate sportsfishing. The Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks is the West Coast’s largest public festival to celebrate sportsfishing. Day of the Docks takes place this year on Sunday, April 15th. The event provides family...

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Date posted: 02/15/2012

Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Gaslamp in San Diego!

You don’t have to go all the way to Florida to experience Mardi Gras this February! San Diego’s own Gaslamp Quarter is hosting its own Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 21 from 6pm to midnight. The celebration consists of a masquerade parade, DJs, live performances, themed areas and...

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Date posted: 01/17/2012

Celebrate Another Culture at the San Diego Tet Festival!

The San Diego Tet Festival is taking place in Balboa Park from January 20th to January 22, 2012. It is a Lunar New Year Celebration of the most important holiday in Vietnamese culture, Tet. The festival will feature entertainment from San Diego Tet’s Got Talent and Kid’s Spotlight. There will...

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Date posted: 12/16/2011

Eat Your Heart Out at San Diego Restaurant Week!

Work up an appetite this winter for San Diego Restaurant Week! You can choose from over 180 of the city’s finest restaurants at a fixed price for a three course meal. This bi-annual event is in its seventh year as San Diego’s largest dining event. The intention of Restaurant week was to...

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