Sunset Cliffs Travel Guide

San Diego

A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a sandy beach, and patches of seaweed.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and a row of houses along the shore.
A coastal sunset with rocky cliffs and calm sea.
A coastal rock formation with a cave entrance and a view of the ocean.
A person standing on a rocky beach at sunset with waves crashing in the background.

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

฿3,034
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Tickets
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

฿2,376
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

฿1,171
per traveller
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿502
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,908
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

฿2,845
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
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Top hotels in Sunset Cliffs

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿8,599 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿8,599
฿11,667 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,759 reviews)
"Love the separate bungalows and my dog loved playing in the bay water."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,127 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿5,127
฿7,117 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

4 out of 5
4000 Coronado Bay Rd Coronado CA
The price is ฿9,423 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿9,423
฿12,139 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Coronado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,104 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1500 Orange Ave Coronado CA
The price is ฿19,605 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿19,605
฿23,634 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Payed over $1k per night and we arrive and the ac was not working. It took them 4 hours to fix the problem. Didn't offer us another room or anything. In the middle of summer. You'd think they'd do better. Property was nice but over priced."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is ฿3,912 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,912
฿4,497 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,728 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room, good location. Limited walkable food options. Weak plumbing, odd sounds from pipes all morning… otherwise pretty quiet save for the return of the late night party people."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,694 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿5,694
฿8,236 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,077 reviews)
"Check in staff was rude."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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Where to stay in Sunset Cliffs

Find the best Sunset Cliffs areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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Mission Beach

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

A theater marquee with ornate designs and the name "Gaslamp Quarter".

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, a large body of water, and a peninsula with buildings.

Mission Bay

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

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