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Our top choices for National City vacation rentals

Beach nearby
3BR - 3Bth near San Diego Gaslamp Beach

Vacation Home in National City

3BR - 3Bth near San Diego Gaslamp Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Being a San Diego native, the location was perfect. It was centrally located between both mine and my partners jobs, as well as being within 20 minutes of everything SD has to offer. The living room AC took some getting used to, as the display for the remote was broken, however it worked as normal. It got a bit loud at times, but I attribute it to being the one AC trying to cool down a large room. Nonetheless, there were so many windows and you're technically on the third floor, so opening the...
United States
Adrian S.
The price is ￥11,812
￥47,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
3BR - 3Bth near San Diego Gaslamp Beach
Beach nearby
Entire 3BR/3Bth w Balcony 10 min to SD Gaslamp, DT

Vacation Home in National City

Entire 3BR/3Bth w Balcony 10 min to SD Gaslamp, DT
2.0 star property
The price is ￥11,812
￥52,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Entire 3BR/3Bth w Balcony 10 min to SD Gaslamp, DT
Dining
4BR/2Bth, Garage, Gated Yard, near SD Gaslamp, DT

Vacation Home in National City

4BR/2Bth, Garage, Gated Yard, near SD Gaslamp, DT
The price is ￥12,646
￥54,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
4BR/2Bth, Garage, Gated Yard, near SD Gaslamp, DT
Outdoor dining
Chic Oasis: Contemporary Studio in National City

Apartment in National City

Chic Oasis: Contemporary Studio in National City
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"For the most part we enjoyed our stay. The property owner was quick to respond, address any needs, and accommodating with requests. Parking can be challenging and other residents did not abide to quiet hours. Was surprised that there wasn't any air-conditioning, but that was an oversight on our behalf, as its not listed as an amenity provided."
United States
Tara U.
The price is ￥14,896
￥44,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Chic Oasis: Contemporary Studio in National City
Smart TV
Casita Mar -Cozy, Bright and Private 10 mins to downtown

Apartment in National City

Casita Mar -Cozy, Bright and Private 10 mins to downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"Overall, my stay was comfortable. I noticed some inconsistencies with the property. Checking in was not smooth as i would have liked. The discrimination of where property stood was not clear. I had to reach out to host to clear up confusion. Inside pictures varried to what i viewed fot the booking (slightly). "
United States
Jessica P.
The price is ￥18,460
￥31,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Casita Mar -Cozy, Bright and Private 10 mins to downtown
Terrace/patio
Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //

Vacation Home in National City

Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"We had a quick trip, but it was the perfect stay for us to bring our pup to the beach! "
United States
Isabella M.
The price is ￥18,431
￥33,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hidden Cozy bungalow close to DT, beaches, & base // pet-friendly //
Terrace/patio
Sundown Sanctuary in National City

Apartment in National City

Sundown Sanctuary in National City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"We enjoyed our time there! Is was comfortable, clean and everything worked as it should. We were visiting our son who is a sailor stationed at Navy Base San Diego and his quarters were a 5-6 minutes drive from the house which was perfect. "
United States
Ron T.
The price is ￥20,980
￥75,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Sundown Sanctuary in National City
Smart TV, printers
O ave. Cornerstone

Vacation Home in National City

O ave. Cornerstone
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (35)
"Very clean property, easy to communicate with host"
United States
Joseph M.
The price is ￥42,158
￥52,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
O ave. Cornerstone
Smart TV
Casita Sol - Bright Modern Private 10 mins to downtown

Apartment in National City

Casita Sol - Bright Modern Private 10 mins to downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Very cute home, I definitely enjoyed the stay"
United States
Lena _.
The price is ￥21,079
￥34,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Casita Sol - Bright Modern Private 10 mins to downtown
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Aparthotel in Downtown San Diego

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (609)
"Everything was splendid. Very friendly staff as well. "
United States
Irving
The price is ￥17,121
￥24,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Beach nearby
Coronado Beach Resort

Condo in Historic Downtown Coronado

Coronado Beach Resort
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (754)
"Room was clean, Staff pleasant. "
United States
Vicki
The price is ￥30,684
￥33,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Coronado Beach Resort
Interior
Soothing studio with AC in sunny San Diego

Apartment in Bay Terraces

Soothing studio with AC in sunny San Diego
2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Everything was perfect "
United States
Rosa G.
The price is ￥12,991
￥17,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Soothing studio with AC in sunny San Diego
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!

Vacation Home in Encanto

'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"The house was very clean and the neighborhood is pretty quiet. Great for vacation stay."
United States
AJ M.
The price is ￥12,491
￥35,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
'Ted' 2-bedroom cozy house in central location! 10 minutes to Balboa!
Exterior
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Aparthotel in Middletown

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108)
"would definitely go back and stay there again "
United States
Kounwick
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Spacious peacefull studio w/free parking, hot tub, gym. Near Balboa Park.

Apartment in Hillcrest

Spacious peacefull studio w/free parking, hot tub, gym. Near Balboa Park.
2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Location, good building, lovely host."
United Kingdom
Clarice P.
The price is ￥10,618
￥26,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Spacious peacefull studio w/free parking, hot tub, gym. Near Balboa Park.
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Aparthotel in Downtown San Diego

Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (154)
"Everything was perfect about the room and location. The minor flaw was the stench in the lobby from the downstairs restaurant and bar. I loved staying here. "
United States
Chris
Kasa Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
Property grounds
Private Cozy Clean, close to EVERYTHING

Vacation Home in Mid-City

Private Cozy Clean, close to EVERYTHING
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
"We had the best stay! The home was perfect for what we needed and very clean! It is located so close to everything you could want to do! David was very responsive and we couldn’t have asked for better! We can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
Courtney B.
The price is ￥21,416
￥56,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
Private Cozy Clean, close to EVERYTHING
Lobby sitting area
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Aparthotel in Hillcrest

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (264)
"Overall good place."
United States
Isaac
The price is ￥15,178
￥17,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Terrace/patio
SDSU Modern Classic 3 bd 2 ba house

Vacation Home in Mid-City

SDSU Modern Classic 3 bd 2 ba house
2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Had a wonderful time, thank you for the great hospitality! "
United States
Matt Ignacio
The price is ￥28,299
￥69,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
SDSU Modern Classic 3 bd 2 ba house
Terrace/patio
Luxury Studio with Lake Views and Spacious Balcony

Vacation Home in Spring Valley

Luxury Studio with Lake Views and Spacious Balcony
2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"It was beautiful and very modern. We loved it and hope to come back again!! "
United States
Ronette B.
The price is ￥11,837
￥30,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Luxury Studio with Lake Views and Spacious Balcony
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Top National City Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. A great value! "
Brandi 5-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in National City?

Yes, we offer vacation rentals where you'll be only 5 mi (8 km) from San Diego Zoo, providing a more remote option to escape the hustle and bustle. Visitors like the top-notch restaurants and zoo in National City. Leave some time to check out the shops and marina during your trip.

What's the top vacation rental that National City has to offer?

Oceanfront Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Pickleball, Movie Theater, Elevator & Golf Cart: This vacation home rental near National City is located on the beach and has an outdoor pool, a fireplace, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 8 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a balcony, a garden, and a selection of games so you can immerse yourself in your vacation.

How many vacation rentals are there in National City?

With 16 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your National City stay.

What’s there to see and do in National City?

San Diego Bay and Las Palmas Dog Park are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. You’ll find favorite places to visit like San Diego Zoo and Petco Park in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in National City like?

A vacation rental is a private property you can book for a few weeks or just a few days in National City. Vacation rentals provide amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of seclusion away from public hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you to travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a popular option for family trips or small group gatherings.