By gate 46 in T2, this is your last-minute San Diego stop
Gaslamp MarketPlace sits in Terminal 2 by gate 46, post-security, and leans into San Diego-themed souvenirs. Think Gaslamp Quarter graphics, beachy logos, and local-color merch instead of generic “I ♥ California” gear. You’re paying airport pricing, so assume $10–$25 for mugs, caps, and magnets, with shirts landing higher. It’s small, so this is a 5–10 minute lap, not a full browse session.
The shop opens early with most Terminal 2 flights, usually around the 5–6 a.m. bank, and stays open through the late-night departures on the 9–11 p.m. side. That makes it handy if your gate 46 flight boards late and you suddenly remember someone’s gift. Selection swings seasonal: more beach and Padres gear in summer, more generic San Diego logo items in the cooler months.
Stock trends toward quick gifts: t‑shirts, caps, shot glasses, magnets, postcards, and a few tote bags and keychains tied to the Gaslamp name. Figure under $10 for postcards and small trinkets, $20–$40 for apparel. If you need actual travel essentials, Terminal 2 has better newsstand-style options closer to the central food court than Gaslamp MarketPlace.
Lines here rarely hit more than 5 people, even in the 7–9 a.m. rush, so you can usually duck in after your group is called without stressing. Tip: check sizes and prints carefully; stock changes often, so if you see a specific San Diego or Gaslamp design you like, buy it on the spot instead of waiting for another shop in T2.