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 Horse Park 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 Horse Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Torrey Highlands
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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Del Mar Horse Park and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve 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 ¥22,383 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
¥22,383
¥25,504 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,305 reviews)
"Easy spot for a quick getaway. Pool is good, food options at the restaurant are ok but it could be better"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
The price is ¥18,750 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
¥18,750
¥21,552 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,891 reviews)
Birthday Celebration
"Check in was easy, Hotel is older but fairly well maintained, The Staff was friendly and helpful, at the front desk during check in one of the staff team (WHO WAS NOT HELPING US AT ALL) went into a back office and came out a few minutes later with a ballon saying "where is that little guy" That simple ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Handlery Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ¥21,059 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
¥21,059
¥28,626 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,770 reviews)
"we really liked the property but wish when we checked in they did a better job of explaining food options near or at the hotel . we spent a lot of time looking n it’s all very expensive so some tips would have been ideal"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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.
Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A

Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A

SAN DIEGO
Stay at this villa in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Great place to stay!
"The apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable and cozy stay! Beautiful area, we loved visiting nearby beaches and enjoyed California. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Boutique Luxury in Upscale Area with Private Entry & Bath, Villa A
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Great time"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
"The place overall is great kasa is one of the best places i stayed at in a while from the room to the kitchen! Everything was nice and neat especially with a washer n dryer in the apartment for convenient! But there’s a lot of noses because of construction going on n a lot of homeless people, the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
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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