San Diego, CA - The Victorian era of the United States is beautifully preserved in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. The business district itself is lined with shops and businesses dating back from 1873 to 1930, the true era of Queen Victoria. These are monumental structures that hold a true culture within a culture. The businesses, whether large or small, may or may not be historic. Yet, the feeling you get while shopping in the Gaslamp quarter is more than just nostalgia, it is an experience few get to partake of, unless of course you are one of the lucky few that live in this area.

The Gaslamp Quarter is less than three miles from the International Airport. Gaslamp is the center of the city's business district with rents averaging $900 to $4000 per month. Sale units run from about $100,000 and business units start at about $200,000 and up. The waterfront itself is an attraction that residents and visitors alike do not want to miss out on and a prime location.

There are more than ninety restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring fine foods from around the world. The nightlife of the Quarter is a host to the San Diego Mardi Gras and the Chamber has one or more major events running each month downtown. The Quarter features eleven major 4 to 5 star hotels in the Gaslamp area of San Diego with many more 1 to 3 star hotels. You will also find more than 55 restaurants and pubs with a 3 star or better rating with something for everyone to enjoy. This makes the nightlife in Gaslamp second to none. There are many fine art galleries in the Gaslamp area, as shown in many movies. Gaslamp has more than seven fine art galleries in the area with museums and art centers strewn around the area for breathtaking old and new art from around the world. Close to the Chinese quarter the Gaslamp area offers sidewalk cafes and is called America's sunniest and most desirable city.

Those looking for action where Victorian architecture dominates will love this enchanting part of San Diego. The average temperature as recorded in 2005 is 70 degrees and rarely falling below 40 degrees in the winter. The Gaslamp Quarter is a beautiful combination of old and new world tastes. A beautiful place to live and work, Gaslamp offers opportunities for the entrepreneurial business person as well as the brick and mortar business. Gaslamp is near the San Diego convention center, Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres; Balboa Zoo; the Hard Rock Hotel; some very famous PGA gold resorts, and is a close drive to Seaworld, beautiful sand beaches and Mexico.