Beach Cities San Diego County, CA

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La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a beach and a sunset
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld

Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

4/5(1,422 area reviews)

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

Pacific Beach
Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

Mission Beach
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

4/5(290 area reviews)

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Dog Beach and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Ocean Beach
Mission Bay showing cycling

Mission Bay

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

Mission Bay
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Central Mission Beach

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

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

Central Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park which includes a beach, a sunset and landscape views

North Pacific Beach

While visiting North Pacific Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tourmaline Surfing Park and Mission and Pacific Beaches.

North Pacific Beach
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is ¥16,704 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
¥16,704
¥19,200 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,230 reviews)
Always hate when they charge to check you in a little early. Went for a happy hour drink and snack instead, it was mediocre. Enjoyed the people and the facilities were nice. Only complaint about the room was pillows were rock hard otherwise it was clean and spacious enough

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
The price is ¥21,680 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
¥21,680
¥28,039 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,931 reviews)
The staff members are very helpful. When I talked to them the pillows are a little bit firm to me because I like the very soft pillows they quickly brought me two down filled softer pillows to me. The room is very clean and the garden view is so beautiful. We all felt comfortable and relaxed when ...

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,246 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
¥14,246
¥16,090 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,203 reviews)
The staff were very helpful

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
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.
Coastal Contemporary Charm...Steps to the Sand!

Coastal Contemporary Charm...Steps to the Sand!

San Diego CA
Stay at this condo in San Diego. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Great location. Great spot for a family

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Coastal Contemporary Charm...Steps to the Sand!
Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount

Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
This condo had everything we required for our vacation. Beautiful views, space and a functional kitchen.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount
tourmaline beach studio

tourmaline beach studio

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (461 reviews)
This was the cutest place to stay, I make trips to San Diego very often and plan to stay again. Everything went smoothly and they were so awesome with recommendations and with any questions. 10 STARS

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

tourmaline beach studio
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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