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............................................................................................................ San Diego Communities Downtown & Gaslamp Quarter Downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California’s premier dining and entertainment district where you’ll find an eclectic blend of food, fun, and culture all within one of San Diego’s most historic areas. Covering more than 16 blocks and 38 acres, the Gaslamp Quarter has something for everyone. Whether you’re seeking theatre, upscale shops, fine dining (at over 60 restaurants), pubs, nightclubs, or major league baseball, you’re sure to have a blast in this chic, urban neighborhood. www.gaslamp.org Photo courtesy of Roger O. Scott Coronado TS E Connected to San Diego by the distinctive San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge, Coronado offers great views of the city from Ferry Landing Marketplace, a bayside complex comprised of shops and restaurants. Downtown Coronado is often described as charming with its unique shops and countless cafes that offer outdoor dining. Swim, surf, sail, fish, bike, skate, golf, or play tennis—Coronado is definitely the place for they outdoorsy type. Don’t miss the Hotel Del Coronado, the National Historic Landmark dating back to 1888. www.coronado.ca.us © James Blank Photography Little Italy A stable ethnic business and residential community since the 1920s, Little Italy today represents downtown San Diego’s oldest continuous neighborhood business district. Located just north of downtown, Little Italy is a culturally-vibrant neighborhood that has recently seen the growth of skyscraping condominiums, popular restaurants, quaint cafes, delightful pubs, and a variety of shops including art galleries, markets, home furnishing stores, and clothing boutiques. Check Little Italy’s event calendar online (www.littleitalysd.com) before your visit so you won’t miss a fun event. ©iStockphoto.com/Ivan Mateev SUMMER/FALL 2007 | Visitor Connection 1_48_VC_SumFall07.indd 23 23 7/27/07 4:53:08 PM