What to wear in Gaslamp District?
 

Hi,<BR>We're going to San Diego soon and wanted to visit the Gaslamp District in the evening. What to wear?? Is it a dressy area or are jeans and sweatshirt ok too???<BR>Thanks.<BR>Frank

I would think somewhere in between dressy and jeans. Something along the lines of polo shirt and dockers would be OK.

We saw everything from people in shorts and t-shirts to women in nice dresses and heels and men in suits. I'd opt for some thing in the middle. You wont go wrong with khakis and a collared shirt.

Do you plan to simply stroll through the area, or are you going to a club or nice restaurant? If the former, then jeans are OK. If the latter, then something dressier would be more appropriate.

I agree that it depends what you want to do. Some of the nicer clubs and restaurants have a dress code - nice pants and a top, no tennis shoes or flip flops. But there are a few more casual places where you can wear jeans. I'd probably just wear a pair of black pants and a cute litle sweater or top - maybe paired with a leather jacket (it gets cold at night here). Then you'd fit in anywhere.

Frank, you would look great in black pants and a cute little sweater or top??<BR><BR>Just kidding. You could probably go just about anywhere and not feel over or under dressed with Khakis &amp; polo shirt.

Hi - he said we. I was just guessing he meant a female companion...sorry if I threatened anyone's sexuality?! <BR><BR>I'm not sure of ages here (you may not want to go in any clubs) but some of those clubs would not let you in with khaki's and a polo shirt - maybe a black polo shirt with black boots/leather shoes and khaki's but it would still be a stretch downtown. Restaurants a man could probably do it but if there is a female companion I stick to my original post for her!

Alice said:<BR> <BR>&lt;maybe a black polo shirt with black boots/leather shoes and khaki's but it would still be a stretch downtown.&gt;<BR><BR>I go to the Gaslamp District everytime I visit San Diego. Maybe I'm missing something here, but Dockers, Polo shirt, and deck shoes will get you into 99% of the places and you will not feel uncomfortable, unless you are going to a motorcycle bar.

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it. Is the Gaslamp District by the water??? Just asking so I would know whether to take a jacket or not. I hate to lug stuff I don't need.<BR>Frank

It's very near the water and it is always a good idea to carry a light jacket or sweater, especially in the evening, anywhere in southern California.

The Gaslamp District is a few blocks from the harbor, so you should take a jacket when you go out at night. The air will be cool. Anywhere on the CA coast it's a good idea to have a light jacket handy.