Central San Diego

Travel Guide

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Balboa Park featuring a city and interior views
Balboa Park featuring military items and interior views
Balboa Park featuring a garden, rides and landscape views
San Diego Museum of Art featuring interior views and art

Where to stay in Central San Diego

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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.

Mission Valley
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Old Town San Diego

The ample dining options and beautiful seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.

Old Town San Diego
Loads of Loafs

Hillcrest

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

Hillcrest
Try the tamale eggs Benedict!

North Park

North Park is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum.

North Park
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Clairemont

Restaurants, beaches, and shopping are some highlights of Clairemont. You might stop by Mission Bay or Fashion Valley Mall while you're in the area.

Clairemont
Where it all started!

Founded in 1996 by Jack White in San Diego, California. Ballast Point Brewing Co. started in the back of Home Brew Mart, a homebrew supply store White founded in 1992. As of 2015, it was the second largest brewer in San Diego County and the 17th largest brewery in the country based on sales volume. 

Ballast Point is also the first microdistillery in San Diego since Prohibition. They currently produce 14 spirits: Old Grove Gin, Old Grove Barrel Rested Gin, Three Sheets White Rum, Three Sheets Barrel-Aged Rum, Three Sheets Spiced Rum, Opha Herbal Liqueur, Fugu Vodka, four flavored Fugu Vodkas

Miramar

Restaurants, beaches, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Miramar. Make a stop by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar while you're exploring.

Miramar
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
The price is P7,059 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P7,059
P8,114 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,831 reviews)
"Pool area, rooms was clean"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Handlery Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
The price is P10,627 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P10,627
P12,223 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,882 reviews)
"Thank you for early check in and great service"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
2.5 out of 5
2151 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
The price is P8,310 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P8,310
P9,552 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"Bathroom vanity light didn’t work and no Exhaust fan to ventilate during a shower. Other than that the room was perfect and amenities were perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
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.
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (191 reviews)
"Nice little rooms, really comfortable bed"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hill
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hill
4.5 out of 5
2801 India St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"It was very beautiful and loved the aesthetic of it. Staff was very friendly and kind. The reason I gave it a 4 not a five was because it was sometimes dangerous getting to the hotel from the main street. There is a freeway exit where people are getting off from the freeway and they are going extremely ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hill
Inn at the Park by WorldMark
Inn at the Park by WorldMark
2 out of 5
525 Spruce St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
Inn at the Park by WorldMark
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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