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A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

1. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Shane Allen
$111 nightly
$128 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Hotel
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
Canada
Victoria
$169 nightly
$194 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

3. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Jeffrey
$85 nightly
$97 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Sharhonda
$88 nightly
$102 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.

5. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
SAID
$84 nightly
$97 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

6. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Thao
$118 nightly
$136 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.

7. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
andrea
$204 nightly
$235 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Dana on Mission Bay
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.
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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

8. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Nicholas Ray
$143 nightly
$158 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with bar stools and cushioned chairs.

9. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Rebecca
$96 nightly
$110 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.
A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of houses along the shore.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round white table, wicker chairs, a macrame wall hanging, and a large window with skylights.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

10. La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
Village of La Jolla
United States
Bryan
$180 nightly
$207 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Cove Suites
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

11. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Kelly
$152 nightly
$176 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

12. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Jessica
$222 nightly
$256 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
A beach view with a pier extending into the ocean, a staircase leading down to the beach, and a railing with potted plants.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
The exterior of the Ocean Beach Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and large arched windows.

13. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
Point Loma
United States
nathan
$157 nightly
$177 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Beach Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.
A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.
A kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.

14. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Igor
$119 nightly
$137 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A long buffet counter with multiple coffee dispensers, a fruit bowl, and a variety of food items.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A conference room with a large projection screen, multiple tables, and chairs.

15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Jane
$140 nightly
$161 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.
A waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.

16. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Ryan
$208 nightly
$240 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a marina view in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and wicker furniture.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned carpet. Tables are set with chairs and place settings.

17. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Sandra
$126 nightly
$145 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.
A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
Point Loma
United States
Jesus
$102 nightly
$117 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a metal fence and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the beach through a window.
A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a phone.

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
Chula Vista
United States
Frances
$76 nightly
$84 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.
A restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring high ceilings, modern lighting, and a central chandelier.
An outdoor bar area with a pool, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

20. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Point Loma
United States
Svenja
$170 nightly
$195 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
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$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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$294 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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$182 nightly
$211 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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Expedia customers wanting a pleasant and affordable El Cajon stay often choose Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon. This 3-star hotel, around 0.1 mi north of the center, offers an electric car charging station and a pillowtop mattress. Want another top tip? Situated 2 mi northeast of downtown and featuring a swimming pool and pool sun loungers, Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is also a preferred choice among guests.
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