Downtown San Diego Art Galleries

Art Galleries in Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter & Seaport Village

Location of Downtown San Diego’s Art Galleries

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The Downtown San Diego Gallery Scene

Downtown San Diego’s gallery scene is spread across a few walkable neighborhoods. Little Italy, especially along Kettner Boulevard and India Street, is home to an established cluster of galleries and design studios, while the Gaslamp Quarter mixes contemporary galleries with restaurants and nightlife. Near the waterfront, painters show their work at The Headquarters at Seaport Village.

Each spring, Little Italy hosts the Mission Fed ArtWalk, San Diego’s original fine art festival, and many galleries hold evening openings throughout the year. Downtown is easy to explore without a car: the trolley stops at County Center/Little Italy, Santa Fe Depot and the Gaslamp Quarter, and most galleries are within walking distance of each other.

Art galleries in downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego Galleries

This list of galleries in downtown San Diego is curated by our editorial team and was last reviewed in November 2026. It may not include every gallery, and hours and locations can change, so please check with each gallery before you visit.

530 Sixth Ave,
San Diego, CA 92101
2400 Kettner Blvd, Suite 104,
San Diego, CA 92101
1504 India St,
San Diego, CA 92101
1980 Kettner Blvd, Suite 40,
San Diego, CA 92101
789 W Harbor Dr, Unit 124,
San Diego, CA 92101

Art Gallery Districts in San Diego County

La Jolla Art Galleries
San Diego County, CA
Prospect St & Girard Ave
Downtown Art Galleries
San Diego, CA
Little Italy, Gaslamp & Waterfront
Spanish Village Art Center
San Diego, CA
Artist Studios in Balboa Park
Barrio Logan Art Galleries
San Diego, CA
Murals, Museums & Chicano Art
Liberty Station Art Galleries
San Diego, CA
Arts District in Point Loma
Escondido Art Galleries
North County, CA
Grand Avenue Arts District
Oceanside Art Galleries
North County, CA
Oceanside Cultural District
Solana Beach Art Galleries
North County, CA
Cedros Design District

Recurring Art Walks & Events in San Diego County

Mission Fed ArtWalk
Little Italy, San Diego
Outdoor Art Festival
Next: Late April 2027 (TBA)
Art Walk La Jolla
San Diego County
Open House Art Galleries
Every 1st Friday · 4 – 7 PM
Art Walk Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
Outdoor Art Festival
Next Event: Summer 2027 (TBA)
Art Walk Hillcrest
San Diego
Street Art Event
1st Thursdays · 5 – 10 PM
Art Walk Carlsbad, CA
San Diego County
Outdoor Art Festival
Next Event: September 2027 (TBA)
La Jolla Art &
Wine Festival
Pet-Friendly Art Festival
Next Event: October 2027 (TBA)
Art Walk Coronado
San Diego County
Outdoor Art Booths
Summer Weekends
Art-in-the-Park
Coronado, CA
Outdoor Art Exhibition
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Barrio Art Crawl
Barrio Logan, San Diego
Art Walk & Artisan Market
Every 2nd Saturday · 12 – 5 PM
December Nights
Balboa Park, San Diego
Holiday Festival
Dec 4 – 5, 2026
First Friday Open Studios
Liberty Station, San Diego
Open Artist Studios
Every 1st Friday · 4 – 7 PM
First Friday Art Walk
Oceanside, CA
Art Walk & Artist Market
1st Fridays May – Sept · 5 – 8 PM
Art Alive
San Diego Museum of Art
Floral Art Exhibition
Next: Late April 2027 (TBA)
Chicano Park Day
Barrio Logan, San Diego
Murals, Music & Culture
Next: April 2027 (TBA)
Summer Arts Fest
Liberty Station, San Diego
Open-Air Arts Festival
Next: June 2027 (TBA)
Art in the Village
Carlsbad, CA
Outdoor Fine Art Show
Next: June 2027 (TBA)
LeucadiART Walk
Encinitas, CA
Outdoor Art Walk
Next: August 2027 (TBA)
OPaf South
Escondido, CA
Contemporary Art Fair
Next: October 2027 (TBA)
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