Beach Cities San Diego County, CA

Travel Guide

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 Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Ocean Beach
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 Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Central Mission 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
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 Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach.

North Pacific Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
The price is ¥17,195 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
¥17,195
¥19,765 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
The staff was friendly and went above and beyond. The rooms were clean and newly upgraded. Plenty of parking even on a Saturday.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,794 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
¥13,794
¥15,856 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,006 reviews)
AC was noisy.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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 ¥24,573 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
¥24,573
¥31,336 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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! (3,854 reviews)
So, the stay started off super rocky. The system, for what I was told, the power grid in the city went out and we weren't able to get key card for the evening which required the security guard to get us in the parking area and our room. OK, no big deal. We got in and I figured we'd get our card in ...

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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.
Bayfront Perfectly located 2bdrm 1 Parking spot with lots of free parking nearby

Bayfront Perfectly located 2bdrm 1 Parking spot with lots of free parking nearby

Mission Beach
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Lovely place complete with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you. We would easily stay there again!

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Bayfront Perfectly located 2bdrm 1 Parking spot with lots of free parking nearby
"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

San Diego
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (200 reviews)
House was large and clean. Hot tub was great. House as advertised.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!
Beach Bungalow Parking 2blocks to Beach

Beach Bungalow Parking 2blocks to Beach

San Diego
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (29 reviews)
Perfect little bungalow to experience all Ocean Beach has to offer.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Beach Bungalow Parking 2blocks to Beach
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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