Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter

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HISTORY
Firmly entrenched between a romantic past and the upscale present, the Gaslamp Quarter makes for a vibrant kind of magic. Most of the buildings date back at least 100 years, and a feast of Victorian craftsmanship awaits the appreciative eye. Artists create in newly renovated lofts that date back to the turn of the century and display their wares in the Quarter’s galleries. Tourists and locals share the same sidewalk that Wild West lawman Wyatt Earp walked when he operated three gambling halls in San Diego in the 1880s.

DINING
Pasta with oregano, garlic and basil. Savory barbecue. Spanish tapas and paella. Espresso and biscotti. Spicy salsa and mesquite grilled chicken. Blackened Cajun-style shrimp.
Enticing aromas from around the world drift from candlelit restaurants with white linen tablecloths, hip bistros, and clubs as well as quaint sidewalk cafes with umbrellas, ironwork and fresh cut flower3 'a2n)s(i.g each table. The Gaslamp Quarter embodies the essence of a true dining experience.

ENTERTAINMENT
Infectious rhythms of hip hop, bee-bop, honky tonk, swing, country, jazz, rock and blues spill from open doorways throughout the Quarter. For sheer diversity of entertainment, you would be hard pressed to find a rival west of New Orleans.
There are twists and turns you won’t expect and wouldn’t even find on Bourbon Street. Pubs, clubs, theatres and cabarets: they are all here, in one dynamic spot known as The Gaslamp Quarter.
You can hoist locally brewed beers. Croon with an Irish balladeer. Swing to classic rock. Kick up your heels with authentic flamenco. Laugh with boisterous comedians. Join a country line dance. Or just sit and savor cool jazz.
Add to all that a 15 screen theatre complex and two recognized local theatre companies, and you have the perfect mix of entertainment in The Quarter.

ABOUT THE AREA
After the Gaslamp Quarter was officially recognized as a National Historic District in 1980 and an entertainment district in 1989, its renaissance truly began.
Under the guidance of the Centre City Development Corporation, public and private investment dollars continue to revitalize the area.
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is a business improvement association whose members are dedicated to creating an exciting and invigorating place to live, work and play while preserving the unique character and ambiance of this area for the enjoyment of all.

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