National City, CA

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Aerial view of National City in San Diego
Aerial view of National City in San Diego
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Aerial View of the Bay Area City of National City, California
Tom Waits used to work here. A photo of him and the owner is posted on the wall. Great pizza. Old jukebox.

Where to stay in National City

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Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr National City CA
The price is ¥21,342 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
¥21,342
¥23,517 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,768 reviews)
I love this place. Everyone is professional and it’s always clear.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ¥31,343 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
¥31,343
¥44,381 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,455 reviews)
The lanai wasn’t the same one from the picture, and neither was the bathroom. Our lanai was dirty and covered in bird crap. I had to clean out the drawers myself before we put our items in, they had crap in it. We didn’t get what was shown to us, nor what we paid for. If I personally pick the room, ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥11,492 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
¥11,492
¥13,209 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,286 reviews)
Check in staff was rude and not concerned with customer service at all.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (753 reviews)
Excellent front desk staff, easy access, big room with kitchenette. WiFi great, room temp perfect due to working air conditioner. I missed kitchen paper towels to clean spills, I also missed dishwasher soap and dishwashing sponge. Coffee maker working, clean easy to use. The best part there is a ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,028 reviews)
Our sink in the bathroom would not drain, and the piping beneath it was leaking

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (312 reviews)
Very good value - very clean - everything necessary you need

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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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Reviews of National City

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
128
5 - Excellent 24%
4 - Good
245
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
123
3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
16
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
16
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent Middletown and near places to go visit I love the weather and people over all my family and I were very satisfied of all the towns surrounding National City

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The city is filled with trash everywhere we’re not used to seeing that. We might have enjoyed it more if Covid wasn’t going on but it was an OK experience.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The aereas i have been in were shady, lots of homeless, and lots of police on patrol

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Dirty, grungy and noisy. Even before coronavirus, National City was trash

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Virst time visiting for business. I would need a few more leisurely visits to make a fair assessment, but at first glance, it's not where I would want to live. Nice place to visit, but wouldn't want to live there.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is a nice area to visit friends and family

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