Mid-City Travel Guide
San Diego





Popular places to visit
San Diego State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Diego State University during your visit to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Viejas Arena
Catch an event at Viejas Arena during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
You can enjoy a show at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater during your trip to San Diego.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Catch an event at The Salvation Army Kroc Center during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Adams Avenue Park
After visiting Adams Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Diego State University Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Diego State University Art Gallery during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Things to do

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina
Top hotels in Mid-City

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
The room was very clean, updated, and staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
We enjoyed our stay and really liked having a balcony overlooking all the ships.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Always a good time
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Very clean hotel. I was always seeing someone cleaning.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Room was clean and spacious. The staff was nice and easy to walk to little Italy. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Great room, great amenities, the resort was so nice.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-City

Del Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Del Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena.

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.

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

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

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.

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

