La Playa Travel Guide
San Diego





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

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Top hotels in La Playa

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
"Second time staying here and we will definitely be back love this hotel"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
"The room we stayed in needed a deep clean. We stayed in the building in the back near the parking structure. I think it was called the Marina. Wallpaper peeling off the wall. Behind the TV stand complete grossness, and no ventilation in the bathroom. The room as a whole seem as there was lots of ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Kona Kai San Diego
"We had a great stay at Kona Kai. The front desk staff is very helpful and friendly. We had massages at SpaTerre, which were fabulous. We’d stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The only thing I liked was that the staff was helpful to let me check out 2 days early and go to a nicer resort. This is NOT a resort, it is a low bar Disney motel build in 1960 and not maintained. Tidal is good however, thank goodness for that."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 Port of San Diego 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 Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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


















