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  • 4/5 Autumn M. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 71 reviews
    It's an excellent afternoon walk, especially when the surrounding trees bloom.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Anthony M. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 355 reviews
    Really cool views of palm trees. Great spot for cool pictures.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Luke Maxwell D. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 12 reviews
    I walk on this promenade in the mornings. Reverend Martin's words are inspiring. I have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nicole G. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 172 reviews
    Enjoyed the walk. Most places it just a statue.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roice R. 3 years ago on Google
    A must see in San Diego.. The epitomy of downtown SD lifestyle and all roads lead to the Gaslamp
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jean Brice A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nina C. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 79 reviews
    Beautiful park for some quiet time and to take in some quotes. The sidewalk boarders the train station and isn't a whole lot to look at, but still relevant. Thankfull for the installation no matter where it stands.

  • 4/5 Ashley W. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 27 reviews
    One of my favorite places to walk. Never know what you will see. Lol

  • 5/5 Preston R. 10 months ago on Google β€’ 10 reviews
    Great memorial, right along an exciting and thrilling area. You have the convention center, adjacent and across the street. Also easily accessible to the Green line trolley that routes as far as Santee. Encapsulating transportation connections to Old Town, Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, El Cajon and other close townships within San Diego. The famed Petco Park, where the San Diego Padres plays is just a couple of blocks away. The infamous 'Gaslamp District is just a stone's throw away. Easy connection to the Orange line and Blue trolleys (Access south to the Mexico border and La Jolla to the north) are nearby.

  • 3/5 Orlando B. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm neither here nor there about it because there is a lack of true spirit for the lack of art in it. Sure, I love the fountain and the trees, along with the large metal sculpture celebrating the abolition of slavery, but how about a plaque with some important facts about what the man was after? Anyway, it's an airy space in a mostly touristic area.

  • 5/5 Mitchell G. 2 years ago on Google
    The promenade is so educative that it has placards buried in the dirt along both sides that showcase famous sayings, statements, adages that came out of the many speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King.

  • 5/5 Ronald Danner (. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice walking path.

  • 5/5 Vinnie Mothafuckin' V. 2 years ago on Google
    Being blessed with living super close to this spot allows me the opportunity to get a walk in almost daily ☺️ Living Downtown; specifically in the Gaslamp District has easily been Life's greatest change of pace.

  • 5/5 Breaking News C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice walk from Petco to Seaport Village.

  • 5/5 Deborrah R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Mexican food, loved the crispy chicken tacos and refried beans πŸ˜˜πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Linda Cochran j. 2 years ago on Google
    Difficulty finding the location, heavy traffic and construction makes finding the location a challenge. Recommend using the trolly and walking.

  • 3/5 Daowg 2 years ago on Google
    Used to be clean and had places to sit. Now it's safe to say it isn't so much.

  • 2/5 James M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice walkway to take long walk or not. However, something kids it stinks because there are no restrooms nearby for padestrians so it stinks like urine most of the time.

  • 3/5 Da L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk but the locals are not very friendly to tourists and non locals.

  • 5/5 M D. 4 years ago on Google
    The very inspiring sculpture dedicated to Rev MLK Jr is awesome. Along the promenade are his quotes carved into granite blocks. These are must sees for any visitor to this area of San Diego.

  • 4/5 Barbara S. 4 years ago on Google
    I walk down the sidewalks because I was looking for my physical therapy and it's a quiet area there's also beautiful area 2 at the same time

  • 5/5 Judy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very scenic and relaxing part of history.

  • 5/5 Pro M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great meeting spot, close to two trolley stops nestled between the convention center and Petco park stadium.

  • 5/5 Pandora Special E. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a nice calm place you can just chill and be with your thoughts

  • 5/5 Vik C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing park for all people of the San Diego Downtown community. Multiple trashcans and dog waste trashcans. Don't forget to clean up after yourself! I've seen too many people trash the place and that's why the Hilton Gaslamp Quarter Hotel has to task additional staff just to clean the MLK Promenade, it's disappointing that people have no respect in regards of their waste sometimes. This is an amazing place to remember one of the greatest civil rights leaders to ever have lived in America.

  • 4/5 Bonnie G. 2 years ago on Google
    I got to do like walk thru park but didn't care for people act little off the wall i didn't say anything but they sure did next time going to act the same dam way haha

  • 5/5 Edward Dean C. 2 years ago on Google
    I go here cause it's got money orders. And it's a great place for groceries.

  • 4/5 pamela t. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful place to walk near the convention center and the water very peaceful

  • 5/5 Ronata Rochelle K. 1 year ago on Google
    I just go there when I am taking the trolley either downtown or the other way 2 Santee

  • 5/5 dennis f. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed my evening walk here, I haven't done that in years.

  • 5/5 Samuel β€œSambeaux” S. 1 year ago on Google
    America needs more memorials of equality like this.

  • 5/5 Ray M. 1 year ago on Google
    Martin Luther King said this once a long time ago.πŸ™β™₯️ Don't judge a man by the color of his skin. Judge him for the content of his character.πŸ’ͺπŸ’—

  • 3/5 Roy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful but aggressive homeless people sleep here day and night so be careful! Would not recommend visiting after dark

  • 5/5 MartΓ­n G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best little spots downtown to stretch your legs or your paws.

  • 4/5 Shane M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was awesome to send time with friend. View was good.

  • 4/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice area, very safe. A few homeless people but none bothered us or felt threatening.

  • 4/5 Roice R. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    It's a wonderfully designed walkway (lit at night) dedicated to a brilliant person who "paved" the future for so many people of ALL colors, to a brighter future. Every ten to fifteen feet there are passages from his many speeches that are timeless in their meanings and are valid in their composition. Although his "dream" hasn't fully come to fruition, its message will be engraved in the hearts of all who take the time to enjoy this walkway and ponder the quotes.

  • 5/5 Mark H. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it not many people quieter thiS way

  • 5/5 Ian S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice walk or jog. Clean enough, nice area.

  • 5/5 Shawn E. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to come and walk and chill out. The inspirational quotes engraved into the side of the pathway are fun to contemplate while walking and taking in the beauty of San Diego city.

  • 5/5 Mc Y. 4 years ago on Google
    It's the quickest way to get to harbor side downtown to the Eastern side by Sherman

  • 5/5 PRESTON P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a good way to relax walking my dog perry with good views of of the buildings the convention center the water park I recommended very much

  • 5/5 Domonique H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's peaceful and you get to see all the dogs that do their business in the grass. They are all so beautiful.

  • 5/5 k b. 3 years ago on Google
    When is art, historian, Noble Prize winner, social justice leader not a 5*?! And this promenade is walking distance to Seaport Village, and trolley exit. Enjoy.

  • 4/5 Matthew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to walk your dog in the morning. But be aware of the San Diego homeless they sleep in the bushes.

  • 1/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    Dirty

  • 5/5 mauricio l. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 4/5 Harry U. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the coolest places I saw in SF. Lots of people there, the flora & fauna are incredible, wish I'd had more time to spend there walking around!

  • 4/5 Philipa W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to take the kids for the day . We went to the kids area. There's a merry-go-round and a long bumpy slide. My kids ran up the stairs to go down that slide about a hundred times.

  • 3/5 John B R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful here at anytime of the year! The park is huge and you could be here walking around seeing many sites all day.. and still not see it all! Art museums, special events, people watching, ponds, buffalo.!

  • 5/5 ari M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's awesome

  • 5/5 Christopher S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great remembrance of a towering figure.

  • 4/5 J.B. B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to walk.

  • 5/5 Jamie O. 3 years ago on Google
    What a experience....

  • 3/5 Myron E. 3 years ago on Google
    Walking Park

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot to chill

  • 5/5 Mr. F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very haunted and cool.

  • 3/5 Vance L. 4 years ago on Google
    ...is this for real... Umm.. Clean and nice with art installation.. Tiny... Has nothing really to do with its name lol...

  • 5/5 Cristobal Martinez A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and relaxing

  • 4/5 Robert S. 4 years ago on Google
    The area was nice but there were two people sleeping inside the sculpture.

  • 4/5 Kiana K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice walkway through the downtown area. Watch out for homeless people.

  • 5/5 HUERA M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Scott M. 4 years ago on Google
    A great park when you want to get away from the craziness of the convention center!

  • 5/5 Dennis Holland I. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for walks and just relaxing along the harbor drive

  • 4/5 Guillermo C. 4 years ago on Google
    Relaxing area.

  • 5/5 Sara S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice dog park.

  • 4/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    It runs next to the trolly. I like because it's a bit more relaxing then walking thru the other streets.

  • 5/5 Cary D. 4 years ago on Google
    Inspirational walk

  • 5/5 Ben G. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a nice walk and all. Really though; if you're coming to town, & play Pokemon Go, you'll find raiding teams in that area.

  • 5/5 Cynthia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it's nice walk on a sunny day

  • 5/5 Scott M. 3 years ago on Google
    I learned so much!


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    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
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    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
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