3 Best Vrbo Vacation Rentals In San Diego's Gaslamp District, California

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California is known for many things–its cultural and crossroad food, craft beer, Hollywood movie sites and film locations, theme parks, beaches and nightlife. But if you love to go all out on nightlife, there’s one place in California you have to stay at and it’s the Gaslamp Quarter. The Gaslamp Quarter is a district in downtown San Diego, California. Although listed as a historic district, this city never fails to come to life at night. It is filled with entertainment and night life venues, restaurants, and bars. If you’re lucky, you’ll also get to experience events and festivals such as Mardi Gras in Gaslamp, Street Scene Music Festival, and Taste of Gaslamp, and ShamROCK, among many others. Go visit downtown’s historic red-light district and stay in only the best Vrbo accommodations in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, California.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 04, 2024.

1. Fully furnished condo with city views (from USD 163)

If you’re visiting San Diego to experience its electric nightlife, you’ve certainly chosen the right neighborhood to stay in. This well-furnished condo is suitable for up to six people and is a quick walk to Gaslamp Quarter’s hidden and not-so-hidden gems.

A fully functional kitchen, laundry facilities, and entertainment amenities like a satellite TV and speedy Wi-Fi are all provided to you here. You can take in the city views from the two balconies or simply walk to San Diego’s stunning waterfront, which is about five minutes away.

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San Diego, California, United States
condo 6 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean and abundant linens
the condo itself is clean comfortable and straightforward in a quiet building
very nice place clean quiet and well maintained
great condo very clean wonderful amenities
Host:
the owner is very responsive and i always prefer to deal with the owner versus a manager
the owner is easy going and responded to all my communications promptly
shawn was always just a phone call or text away and very accommodating and fun to work with
location is unbeatable owner is very responsive and worked with us on check-out time
Location:
easy walk to marina
easy process and great location
talk about making things happen at the last minute the location was superb
we could walk everywhere very easily
this condo was in the perfect location for exploring downtown and the harbour
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2. Modern abode in the heart of Downtown (from USD 155)

If you fancy a modern trip to Gaslamp, there’s a highly upgraded and technology-friendly condominium in the heart of downtown San Diego. Although competitively priced, this unit is worth the stay. It is fine and fully furnished with two bedrooms with one queen-sized bed each. It has two private baths, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor deck and barbecue, fitness center, pool, spa, and hot tub, and can accommodate up to five guests. Outside the building, you’ll find the Horton Plaza, Petco Field, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, and San Diego’s beaches.

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21 reviews  
Apartment 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The listing description of the condo was accurate
The apartment was well furnished and stocked with basics
It is fully furnished with all amenities
As a group of five friends in our late 20's/
the photos reflected it's appearance & amenities
Cleanliness:
The building was very secure for parking and access and the whole complex was clean and orderly
It was clean tastefully decorated and completely spacious enough for 5
and the apartment was nice and clean
Host:
absolutely wonderful - very helpful and responsive A great experience overall
The listing agent Brandon was extremely responsive helpful friendly and gracious
Our communication with Brandon was wonderful and easy
and we couldn't be happier with that decision
My husband remarked that the lines of available yellow cabs after 'last call' reminded him of NY
Location:
but that area is a bit loud
right in the middle of downtown
we were within walking distance of Petco Park where we enjoyed a Padres win vs the D'backs within walking distance of the historic ships and of the Midway and within walking distance of varied res...
The views are just amazing
Having laundry in suite is great for travellers Shops and restaurants
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3. Gaslamp condominium near everything (from USD 155)

Want to stay near the fun and adventure? With two bedrooms and two baths, you’re all set in this cozy condominium for six. It is located just minutes away from the Convention Center, Petco Field, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld, Little Italy, Old Town, and the best beaches in San Diego. The condominium is also complete with a balcony, washer, and dryer, and secure parking spot. See the city light up at night as the Gaslamp Quarter (and its arc) is just nearby.

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7 reviews  
condo 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
master bedroom was realy big with it own bathroom
and we ended up with a beautiful modern flat with views of the Gaslamp
the kitchen had everything that you could of wanted or need on vacation
Each bedroom has a private entry to a bathroom and the balcony is great for people watching
The apartment was very comfortable and was equipped with everything we needed We loved being able to watch the street activity from the bay window
Cleanliness:
The property was very clean and secure and we felt right at home
Host:
he helped me move in promptly
He was very attentive to our needs and flexible when our arrival time was delayed
He always responded quickly was polite and did whatever he could to make my stay as comfortable as possible
We booked last minute and Brandon was great to work with as he had everything ready for our arrival Not to mention it was hassle free making our reservation
Brandon was very responsive and helpful on any and all issues we had including swapping out the dishwasher in a day
Location:
The location could not of been better
so based it on Brandons description and location I booked it Great decision
I could walk to so many great and different restaurants
children's museum Petco park area and
Coronado Balboa Park and the zoo are also located nearby
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Get out and discover Gaslamp Quarter

Enjoy the nightlife downtown San Diego has to offer and take a trip to the historic red-light district, Gaslamp Quarter. Entertain yourself with all the events, bars, nightclubs, then recharge during the daylight. You can also go out and enjoy the parks, convention center, and other sites nearby. Be sure to book a stay in one of our Vrbo accommodations in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, California for a fun and stress-free vacation.

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