North Central San Diego Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in North Central San Diego

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Carmel Valley

4/5(4 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Carmel Valley. Make a stop by top sights like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Carmel Valley
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Rancho Peñasquitos

4/5(1 area review)

Rancho Peñasquitos is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center, a top place to visit in the area.

Rancho Peñasquitos
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Black Mountain Ranch

Black Mountain Ranch might not have many top sights, but Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Black Mountain Ranch
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Pacific Highlands Ranch

When in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can plan a visit to Del Mar Horsepark and Del Mar Racetrack, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
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Torrey Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Torrey Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Del Mar Horsepark and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Torrey Highlands
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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Del Mar Mesa
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,974 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,974
฿4,528 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,646 reviews)
"Nice staff.!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,949 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,949
฿6,682 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,971 reviews)
"Excellent view of the Bay, cruise ships docked at the hotel front door."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,873 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,873
฿4,490 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
"Staff are super nice and helpful. The location is close to everything. We definitely going to stay here again."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

3 out of 5
502 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Nice hotel - all very automated, clean, quiet. Good location near downtown."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Neat place and clean."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"Stayed for the nite and it was very nice but the fold out bed was horrible."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
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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