Join the @WNDRMuseum this Thursday, May 16, for a unique and immersive 21+ experience. Imbibe, explore, and discover everything WNDR has to offer! 🍸

Unsure of where to go for your midday cravings? Explore these 5 must try lunch spots in City Center and find your new favorite go-to! 🥪🥗

In video:

📍@kikosplaceseafood
📍@cornerkp
📍@thesammichhouse
📍@empanadakitchensd
📍Veggilish

The sPark Awards recognize the dedicated individuals and organizations that play a vital role in promoting Balboa Park’s positive impact across San Diego.

Congratulations to all the honorees and awardees!

Meet Melita, our safety ambassador! With 6 years of security expertise, she connects through stories, offers guidance, & collaborates with our Unhoused Care Team, bringing compassion & effectiveness to our Downtown community. Thrilled to have such a dedicated member on our team!

Treat yourself & support local businesses during Small Business Month! This week, we're sweetening things up with Hey Sugar's classic Southern desserts baked daily by their in-house bakers 🍰 & adding a touch of style with Altered Decor's unique home items. 🏡

Attention Downtown! Councilmember Stephen Whitburn and the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst are holding two upcoming budget town halls: May 7 at the Balboa Park Club’s Santa Fe Room at 7pm and virtually on May 15 at 6:30pm. Join your Downtown community and let your voice be heard!

April's East Village volunteer event brought together 7 volunteers and our Clean & Safe team to collect 9 bags of trash (31 pounds)! Thank you to our community for helping us beautify our neighborhoods. Want to join us at the next event? Contact [email protected] for details.

Toast to mom in style with our Downtown Mother's Day Brunch Guide! Enjoy breakfast favorites, live music, fresh florals, photo ops, and more for the perfect day 💐💕

Relive the success of last year's event at our 2024 Golf Invitational on June 21, sponsored by Cordia. Join us in Coronado for our premier business golf tournament & the ultimate client relations event. The course is calling – reserve your spot now!

downtownsandiego.org/events/2024-go…

Felices Fiestas! 🎊 Seaport Village is hosting a free Cinco de Mayo celebration this Sunday from 1-5 PM. Learn about the significance of this Mexican holiday with live entertainment, cultural performances, and more!

➕tinyurl.com/SPV5M

Every Wednesday in the month of May we will be highlighting many small businesses in Downtown! Today we present Pinch Pottery Studio and Vega Caffe located in East Village. Indulge in some handmade pottery and treat yourself to a delicious chamango! ✨

Stay tuned for more! 🏙️💙

Come with us to explore the Cortez neighborhood! Did you know, Cortez Hill is one of Downtown's oldest neighborhoods and is where old Victorian homes co-exist with modern condo towers? Take a walk through Cortez and find the hidden charm it holds 🏘️✨

This month, our Clean & Safe team put up 14 streetlamps that embody San Diego’s Chinese heritage, by the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum. Not only are they a nod to the vibrant Asian community shaping our neighborhood, but they also add artful illumination & character.

Missed the Bay to Park Paseo celebration walk? No worries! Starting May 4, free guided tours take place every 1st & 3rd Saturday until November. Explore the 1.7 mile walk through Downtown to Balboa Park filled with various art installations. baytoparkpaseo.org

Success sprouted! Downtown's green future took root with our successful Grow Urban tree planting event. Thanks to our volunteers and our Clean & Safe team, we planted 18 trees in East Village, nurturing a greener and healthier urban environment for all to enjoy 🌳.

Did you hear that? That’s the sound of the San Diego Padres hitting a homerun! You can hear it too from the comfort of Eppig Brewing’s new location only steps away from the ballparks “Downtown Gate” bordering Gallagher Square 🍻

tinyurl.com/eppigbrew

Join us for Live at Lunch at the 701 B St. plaza space and enjoy a lively afternoon for you and your crew! Lunch options from Taco Love and The Bean Box will be available for purchase. We can't wait to see you there! 🏙️💙

Big shoutout to Shayna Goodwin-Lerner, our April Employee of the Month! With a smile, Shayna's inspiring energy shines through. In March, she cleaned 514 sidewalks, mopped 287 more, serviced 256 trash cans, and removed 240 pieces of biowaste. Thank you for all that you do!

Now open! Borrego Kitchen & Cocktails is Downtown's newest rooftop hotspot at Hotel Indigo, featuring stunning skyline views of Petco Park, shareable bites, and expertly crafted cocktails. A new go-to for picturesque rooftop experiences! 🍾

📸: @borregorooftop

Need a change of scenery from your home office for a few hours? Find your new favorite remote work spot in Downtown! Here are some of our top places to boost your productivity and creativity.

📍San Diego Public Library
📍Coffeentalk
📍701 B
📍House of Black
📍Copa Vida