The Bristol Hotel - Local Area
San Diego Activities and Attractions
Our 102-room boutique Downtown San Diego Hotel is located in the heart of downtown and conveniently located within walking distance of the best things to do in San Diego CA: shopping, entertainment, nightlife, beaches and more. The Bristol Hotel in Downtown San Diego shares sidewalks with the Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza and San Diego Bay. This San Diego Luxury Hotel is only minutes away from major attractions such as the Convention Center, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Lindbergh International Airport. San Diegos famous trolley stops just outside our front doors, and is a convenient and fun way to get to the convention center or South of the Border to Tijuana and Mexico from this Luxury Hotel in San Diego.
Luxe Top 10 Things to do in Downtown San Diego
San Diego Zoo
You will see some of the world's rarest wildlife, including giant pandas and Hua Mei, the only panda cub in the U.S. New at the Zoo is Ituri Forest, a mysterious central African rain forest where adventurers encounter forest buffalos, hippos, otters, okapis, colorful birds and acrobatic monkeys.
San Diego Animal Park
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is a unique adventure -- a zoo unlike traditional zoos -- in which animals roam in entire herds and flocks, in enclosures measured in acres rather than feet.
Seaworld
Located on beautiful San Diego Bay, this water park is one of the best in the country. Visit the home of Shamu and all her friends.
Gaslamp Quarter
Within walking distance of the hotel, experience the many restaurants and nightclubs that downtown San Diego has to offer.
Horton Plaza
World class shopping in one of San Diego's most unique outdoor shopping venues and it is within walking distance of the Bristol Hotel.
San Diego Bay and Beaches
Experience some of the most beautiful and serene beaches the west coast has to offer!
San Diego Opera
Less than one block from the hotel, San Diego Opera makes music worth seeing. Experience truly beautiful music brought to San Diego under the direction of acclaimed General Director Ian D. Campbell.
Spreckels Theatre
Under the rainbow of Spreckels Theatre's neon lights, drama, comedy and dance shine all just one block from the hotel.
Legoland
Take the kids to a remarkable world of building the impossible dream and fun rides too!
Hornblower Bay Cruises
Hornblower Cruises & Events offers nightly dining, weekend brunch, and other specialty cruises throughout California. Choose from over 30 luxury yachts of all styles and sizes to host your private event.
