Dan Diegos Pub

Sports TV & DJs accompany visits to this mod spot, known for craft beer, bourbon & flatbread pizzas.

"Experience globally inspired American cuisine and craft cocktails in a stylish atmosphere with live music most evenings."

Herb & Wood is a chic, urban retreat in Little Italy, dishing out inventive wood-fired Mediterranean bites and classic cocktails in a stylish setting.

Laid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus snacks & desserts.

Modern rooms & suites in a 19th-century building, plus complimentary breakfast & a burlesque club. Set in a Romanesque Revival-style property dating from 1890, this hip boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter is a 2-minute walk from the Balboa Theatre and a 12-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center. Modern rooms and suites (some with city views) have concrete floors, rainfall showers and high-thread-count sheets, plus Wi-Fi (fee), Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, iPod docks, minibars and espresso machines. In-room spa treatments are available for a fee. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a burlesque club and a 24-hour personal concierge service.

This vibrant spot, alive with mariachi tunes, boasts 100 tequilas and serves up generous portions of authentic Mexican dishes in a stylish setting.

Addison is an upscale gem in the Fairmont, where exquisite New French cuisine meets an impressive wine list in a stylish yet dated atmosphere.

Bencotto in Little Italy is a chic, bi-level Italian spot known for its handmade pasta and classic desserts, delivering a fresh, vibrant dining experience.

Chinese restaurant chain with signature hot pots served in a trendy atmosphere.

Unfussy strip-mall eatery spotlighting South Indian veggie snacks, plus curries & set meals.