The Westgate Hotel
At a glance: 4-star · Renovated 2019 · 212 rooms
Near: Waterfront Park · 15 min walk
Guests love: Atmosphere · Pool
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Start at the hotel's own Bonne Vie Brasserie & Bar for coastal French dishes, or grab a quick bite at Vie Café. For coffee and cardamom buns, walk to Goldenchild on the same block. On Saturday mornings, the Tuna Harbor Dockside market grills fresh local seafood. For dinner, book a table at Animae or Callie, and finish with a drink at Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar. The Gaslamp Quarter, just steps away, is full of restaurants and cafés to explore.
The Westgate Hotel sits in the heart of Downtown San Diego, right on the edge of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, known for its restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife. You are a short walk from the San Diego Civic Theater, Balboa Theater, and Spreckels Theater, and the Civic Center trolley stop is right around the block. Waterfront Park is a 15-minute walk away, and the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum is 24 minutes on foot. The New Children's Museum is walkable in under 15 minutes, and Little Italy is about a mile north. Balboa Park is 2.6 km away, so plan a short ride or trolley trip to reach its museums and gardens.
From San Diego International Airport (SAN), the hotel is about a 10 minute drive, so a taxi or ride-hailing service is the simplest way. From the San Diego Amtrak Station, take the trolley to the Civic Center stop, which is just around the block from the hotel. The Civic Center light rail station is also steps away from the front door. If you prefer, a short taxi or ride-hailing trip from either the airport or the station will drop you at 1055 Second Ave.
In the evening, the Gaslamp Quarter is just steps away, with its nightlife, bars, and restaurants. The hotel's own Bar and Lobby bar offer cocktails and live music, and the Restaurant serves dinner. You can also walk to the San Diego Civic Theater, Balboa Theater, or Spreckels Theater for a performance. For a different pace, the Civic Center trolley stop nearby can take you to Little Italy or Petco Park for a Padres game.
Yes, The Westgate Hotel is a great base for exploring San Diego. You can walk to Waterfront Park in 15 minutes and the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in 24 minutes. Balboa Park and the San Diego Natural History Museum are about 2.3 to 2.6 km away, a short ride by trolley or car. Old Town San Diego is 5.4 km away, and Mission Bay Park and SeaWorld are 8.0 km, so plan for a longer trip to those. The Civic Center trolley stop is right by the hotel, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. For farther sights, a taxi or ride-hailing service works well.

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