La Playa Travel Guide
San Diego





Visit La Playa
Stay near popular La Playa attractions
Things to do

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in La Playa

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
"Great people working in the hotel. They made us feel at home."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
"Great hotel! Beautiful location as it was a pleasure to walk down the peninsula. It was also close to the airport. Great staff, great food, great drinks"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
"The hotel is very pretty, the marina is across the hotel. The area is very nice,clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Kona Kai San Diego
"We booked a staycation here for my husband's birthday and had a wonderful overall experience. The property is beautiful, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, our room was spotless, and the bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in. The only disappointment was the room category. ..."
Reviewed on 5 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

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
Where to stay in La Playa

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.






















