Civic Core Travel Guide

San Diego

Civic Core
Civic Core
Civic Core
Civic Core
Civic Core

Popular places to visit

Copley Symphony Hall

Copley Symphony Hall

Any symphony orchestra would be proud to make this its home venue. Experience the grandeur of the architecture perfectly suiting rich musical tones.

Copley Symphony Hall
San Diego Opera

San Diego Opera

You can get tickets for a performance at San Diego Opera on your trip to San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

San Diego Opera
San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals, landscape views and a pond

San Diego Zoo

See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

San Diego Zoo
San Diego Convention Center

San Diego Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.

San Diego Convention Center
Mission Bay featuring a beach

Mission Bay

Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

Mission Bay
Petco Park

Petco Park

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

Petco Park

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿2,458
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Private Walking Tour and Gaslamp Adventure in San Diego

Private Walking Tour and Gaslamp Adventure in San Diego

฿655
per adult
Private Walking Tour and Gaslamp Adventure in San Diego
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - San Diego

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - San Diego

฿9,433
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - San Diego
Ornate building architecture at Balboa Park in San Diego California

Private Famous Balboa Park Tour

฿7,108
per traveller
Private Famous Balboa Park Tour
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

฿8,057
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
Yoga on the Beach - San Diego

Beach Yoga in San Diego

฿1,376
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beach Yoga in San Diego
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Top hotels in Civic Core

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
1047 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,650 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,650
฿6,709 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (744 reviews)
"It felt safe and clean. Security at the door 247"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,524 reviews)
"All was very good, only small issue was the sink, water was draining slow & the shower drain also was draining slow, the shower would flood."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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The Sofia Hotel
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

5 out of 5
326 Broadway, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿7,697 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,697
฿8,909 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great friendly staff"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,933 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,933
฿5,710 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Good for families
"We stayed in a suite. Great amenities for families with small children."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,960 reviews)
2nd Stay.
"The staff is wonderful, polite, and professional. The food is delicious, and the overall food experience is great. We will be coming back a third and many more times. Thanks again"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Handlery Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿5,485 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿5,485
฿6,305 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,626 reviews)
"We had a great time. Our room was on the very far park end which wasn't ideal. I would have loved to look out toward the bay. The room itself was big and spacious. It was very noisy every morning when the trash company came to collect the garbage right outside our window. Minor little inconvenience, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Civic Core

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Downtown San Diego

4.5/5(138 area reviews)

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 Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Diego
Gaslamp Quarter featuring a bar, night scenes and street scenes

Gaslamp Quarter

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

Gaslamp Quarter
Petco Park showing a statue or sculpture

East Village

Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.

East Village
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Little Italy

Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.

Little Italy
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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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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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