Gaslamp district hotel with a rooftop pool and bar steps to plaza shops palomar san diego places you at the northern edge of san diegos popular gaslamp quarter filled with bars and nightclubs the entrance to balboa park home of san diego zoo is an 11 minute stroll north and westfield horton plaza a 5 story outdoor mall is 2 blocks away short bike ride to water you can borrow a free bike and head to the marina district where youll find waterfront paths and harbor views at embarcadero m