Central San Diego Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Balboa Park showing aircraft and interior views
Balboa Park featuring interior views and a city
Balboa Park featuring interior views and military items
Balboa Park featuring landscape views, a park and rides
San Diego Museum of Art featuring interior views and art

Where to stay in Central San Diego

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Mission Valley

4/5(36 area reviews)

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Valley
Old Town San Diego State Park featuring signage

Old Town San Diego

4/5(5 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.

Old Town San Diego
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North Park

North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.

North Park
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Hillcrest

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

Hillcrest
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Clairemont

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Clairemont is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, beaches and shopping. Though there may not be top sights in Clairemont, consider stopping by Mission Bay or Fashion Valley Mall, located nearby.

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Miramar

Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Miramar. Make a stop by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar while you're exploring.

Miramar
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
Handlery Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is ฿5,542 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,542
฿6,375 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,172
฿3,646 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
"Safe and sound"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

4.5 out of 5
2801 India St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Great place to stay with my family of 9!!!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Inn at the Park by WorldMark

Inn at the Park by WorldMark

2 out of 5
525 Spruce St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this condo in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
Inn at the Park by WorldMark
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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