North Central San Diego, CA

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Where to stay in North Central San Diego

Great Hotel with beautiful grounds, multiple pools, tennis courts, golf course

Carmel Valley

4.5/5(406 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Carmel Valley. Make a stop by top sights like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Carmel Valley
This is a 7 mile loop trail that has a waterfall and great for walking or hiking for everyone regardless of skill level. Beautiful scenery

Rancho Peñasquitos

4/5(214 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Rancho Peñasquitos for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center while you're in town.

Rancho Peñasquitos
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Black Mountain Ranch

While there might not be top attractions in Black Mountain Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Black Mountain Ranch
The most amazing avocado toast you’ll ever have! Not to mention their avocado smoothie is to die for. #LikeALocal

Pacific Highlands Ranch

While there might not be top attractions in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Del Mar Horsepark and Del Mar Racetrack.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
If you’re looking for a beautiful plant nursery, this is your place. It’s massive and has hundreds of fruits, vegetables, house & outside plants to choose from. #LikeALocal

Torrey Highlands

While Torrey Highlands might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Del Mar Horsepark and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Torrey Pines Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Mar Mesa
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is ¥17,490 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
¥17,490
¥19,928 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,775 reviews)
Friendly staff, good/safe location, common areas are nice. The sink in our bathroom had a rotten eggs/sulfur smells when it was draining, there was some build up/dirt around some of the grout lines in the bathroom, and two of the bathroom vanity lights were flickering off intermittently - we didn’t ...

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn

4 out of 5
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is ¥49,742 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
¥49,742
¥63,842 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
The staff was very courteous. The room is large with a beautiful view of the golf course.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Rancho Bernardo Inn
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA
The price is ¥17,634 per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
¥17,634
¥20,269 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,160 reviews)
Great hotel overall

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Hilton 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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

3 out of 5
502 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (537 reviews)
Great room in a lovely part of downtown that is super close to the stadium and great restaurants. I was there for a conference and it was an easy 10 minute walk that was enjoyable, clean, and felt safe as a single woman. It was also close to a grocery store so I could stock up on essentials and groceries ...

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (341 reviews)
great rooms and location

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
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, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (255 reviews)
Clean room.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
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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