My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here and got lots of steps in wandering around Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. There are many MANY food stops to enjoy in both areas. We also explored Balboa Park. Do be aware that along with much of downtown San Diego, you are directly under the flight path for the airport, and the landing planes are very noisy from 6:30 am-11:00pm. Fir did provide ear plugs for light sleepers though.