Area Attractions
The Ideal Downtown San Diego Location
Guests of Hotel Republic find themselves enviably near San Diego's opera, ballet, and theater venues, plus Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District, the famous San Diego Zoo, and the museums of Balboa Park. This is the ideal downtown base for exploring everything San Diego, California has to offer.
San Diego Convention Center
The San Diego Convention Center is a world-class facility boasting expansive spaces perfect for any event, from intimate gatherings to massive conventions.
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, is home to over 12,000 animals representing more than 680 species and subspecies.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a historic 1,200-acre urban cultural park in San Diego. Established in 1835, it is one of the oldest public recreational sites in the United States.
Petco Park
Petco Park is a state-of-the-art baseball stadium in San Diego, serving as the home of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Established in 1948, the Maritime Museum of San Diego houses one of the largest collections of historic sea vessels in the United States.
Little Italy
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood known for its trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs, and bustling restaurant patios.
Gaslamp Quarter
The Gaslamp Quarter is a vibrant downtown neighborhood famous for its nightlife. It attracts a young crowd with its clubs, dive bars, and cocktail lounges, while the Spreckels and Balboa theaters offer diverse programs of music, comedy, and drama.