Poway, CA

Travel Guide

Get ready for the hike
Get ready for the hike
Hasta la vista baby! Mount Woodson, San Diego County
Potato chip rock at the top of Mount Woodson.  7-8 mile round trip hike depending on which route you take (you can go around the left side of the lake to add another mile or so).
A 6.1 mile strenuous trail hike will get you to the Summit of Mt Woodson with this spectacular view waiting for you to admire.

Where to stay in Poway

Hiking in Poway has its perks

Old Poway

If you're spending some time in Old Poway, Old Poway Park and Iron Mountain are top sights worth seeing.

Old Poway
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$161 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,327 reviews)
The room was clean , the view was nice Hot tub and pool are wonderful Thank u

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
$286 nightly
The price is $332 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$332 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,910 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$274 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,261 reviews)
Room was clean and restocked daily. Staff was very courteous.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel 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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
The rooms and staff were amazing

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
Great room, great location and great price

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Kasa Little Italy 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
The room was very small but very clean. Great place to stay for the short amount of time we needed it.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 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 Poway

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
32
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

For the short time i was there it was pleasant, quiet and comfortable.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There are plenty of good hiking trails around the hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely and quiet town. Lots of places to walk

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I forgot something in my drawer, will they put in lost & found box? My chargers & fitbit

3/5 - Okay

Ruby

Beautiful city ,

4/5 - Good

JOHN

Nice area. The city in the country

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