The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California housing over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.
Westfield Horton Plaza, not to be confused with its adjacent namesake Horton Plaza, is a five-level outdoor shopping mall located in downtown San Diego known for its bright colors, architectural tricks, and odd spatial rhythms. It stands on 6.5 city blocks adjacent to the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter and is currently anchored by Macy's and Nordstrom.
The Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District is located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, California. The neighborhood is eight blocks long (from Broadway to Harbor Drive) and a little more than two blocks wide (4th, 5th & 6th Avenues) for a total of 16 and one half blocks. The area is best known for our stunning examples of Victorian Architecture and for being a fabulous entertainment destination. There are currently more than 100 diverse restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and live music venues. It has 70 shops, boutiques and personal service providers. There are more than 20 hotels directly adjacent to the neighborhood and is directly across the street from the San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres.