Carmel Valley Travel Guide
San Diego





Visit Carmel Valley
Stay near popular Carmel Valley attractions
Things to do

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

La Jolla Coast & Cove Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience
Top hotels in Carmel Valley

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
"The room was clean, lobby was clean but the staff is why I'd go back. I goofed and checked in a day after my booked day. I entered the wrong check in date when I was building my booking. I get there and the front desk made it feel like it wasn't a problem, and had my room still ready and just moved ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
"On site restaurant food was not good. Took a long time to get food and when we finally received food, it was cold. Parking spots are not wide enough. Cars are parking on top of each other. My truck was hit by a car and they left without saying anything. No exterior cameras to see who did it. Neighboring ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Clean rooms, fantastic location, amazing valet staff. Check in was super busy but the staff handled everyone quickly. Overall great experience."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
"Overall a good experience. The room was large and well stocked. I did find some hair in the bathroom but wasn’t a big deal. The restaurant was severely understaffed, that’s the only place to get a Starbucks coffee at the moment with the cafe market being renovated and it took close to 30 mins for ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"I didnt like the fact that Barefoot Bar restrooms weren’t very clean or attractive. Also our room cleaner didn’t come at all one day, and she never changed our sheets (once we told her they didn’t need to be changed, but that was just once and she never changed them at all.)"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Breakfast not very good very expensive air conditioner did not work very good"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Carmel Valley

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach.






















