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 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 ¥17,393 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
¥17,393
¥19,992 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! (331 reviews)
Room was clean and nice. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The few breakfast was food to!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is ¥10,144 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
¥10,144
¥11,457 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,144 reviews)
Front desk service was excellent both days

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St San Diego CA
The price is ¥13,960 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
¥13,960
¥16,047 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 free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,046 reviews)
Both the staff was courteous and the room was spotless. However there was a funny smell in the room.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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! (108 reviews)
Great communication throughout the transaction. We enjoyed a wonderful stay. Everything we needed was there. It is clean and well maintained and stocked.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Coastal Contemporary Charm...Steps to the Sand!
Ocean Breeze Heaven Pool House in La Jolla

Ocean Breeze Heaven Pool House in La Jolla

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
We had a wonderful time! The view and sunset were amazing, clean, quiet and charming. Would love to return.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Ocean Breeze Heaven Pool House in La Jolla
La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea

La Jolla CA
Stay at this apartment in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Mission Bay and La Jolla Cove are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage for five days. It was clean, comfortable and fit our needs. The location was beautiful and close to everything we wanted to see. We loved walking down the street to get coffee and walk down to look at the gorgeous ocean. Mark and Marty were warm, responsive ...

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

La Jolla Cottage by the Sea
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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