Galleries · Gaslamp Quarter
Sparks Gallery
on Gaslamp, with 6 shops within a short walk
Contemporary gallery and event space in the historic Sterling Hardware Building, showing work by San Diego and Southern California artists with regular opening-night art parties.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Gaslamp Quarter Historic District (2 min walk) and Petco Park (7 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The Gaslamp Quarter Association lists four garages: Park it on Market (614 Market St), 6th & K Parkade (289 6th Ave), Gaslamp City Square (421 Fourth Ave) and the Horton Plaza Garage (801 Fourth Ave). The Green and Silver Line trolleys stop at Fifth Ave and L St across from the Convention Center, MTS Route 3 stops at Market St & 6th Ave and 4th Ave & G St, and Broadway at 5th Ave is served by many bus routes.
- Gaslamp shops
- Few shops post hours; those that do open around 9–11am and close 6–8pm, with Exclusive Collections open to 9pm Fri–Sun and the artisan market running weekends 10am–4pm.
From Sparks Gallery
Sparks Gallery | Contemporary Art by San Diego Artists + Event Venue
Sparks Gallery shows contemporary artwork by artists living in San Diego and Southern California. Host your event or wedding at our venue in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Gaslamp →- Cuban Cigar FactorySpecialty · 551 Fifth Ave1 min walk
- Yurdan Home DecorHome · 449 Fifth Ave1 min walk
- Gaslamp Artisan MarketGifts · Fifth Ave & Island Ave2 min walk
- San Diego Trading CompanyFashion · 568 Fifth Ave2 min walk
- Sole ConceptsFashion · 440 Fifth Ave, Space 1022 min walk
- Kahoots Pet GaslampSpecialty · 470 Fifth Ave2 min walk
Before you go
What are Sparks Gallery's hours?
Sparks Gallery is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the gallery's site before a special trip.
Where is Sparks Gallery?
Sparks Gallery is at 530 Sixth Ave in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. It's near Gaslamp Quarter Historic District (2 min walk).
Where can I park near Sparks Gallery?
The closest option for Gaslamp Quarter is The Gaslamp Quarter Association lists four garages: Park it on Market (614 Market St), 6th & K Parkade (289 6th Ave), Gaslamp City Square (421 Fourth Ave) and the Horton Plaza Garage (801 Fourth Ave). The Green and Silver Line trolleys stop at Fifth Ave and L St across from the Convention Center, MTS Route 3 stops at Market St & 6th Ave and 4th Ave & G St, and Broadway at 5th Ave is served by many bus routes.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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