Downtown San Diego is centrally located in San Diego and is considered its central business district. It encompasses several neighborhoods, including the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Cortez Hill, Marina, and Little Italy. The boundaries of downtown San Diego are generally considered to be the San Diego Bay to the west, Ash Street to the north, 17th Street to the east, and Market Street to the south. It’s only about a 10-minute drive to the airport and is where you’ll find most of the city’s late-night restaurants, bars, and nightlife.