Poway, CA

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Wide Scenic Panoramic Landscape View of Lake Hodges and San Diego County North Inland from summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak in Poway California
Wide Scenic Panoramic Landscape View of Lake Hodges and San Diego County North Inland from summit of Bernardo Mountain Peak in Poway California
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).

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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 Poway-Midland Railroad are top sights worth seeing.

Old Poway
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$84 total
per night
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$294 total
per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,403 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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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! (1,027 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
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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.

Popular places to visit

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Maderas Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Poway at Maderas Golf Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Maderas Golf Club
Beautiful Lake Ramona Panorama

Lake Poway

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Poway during your travels in Poway. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lake Poway
Panoramic Landscape of San Diego County East and Distant Cuyamaca State Park Mountain Range on Horizon from Ramona Lookout, Iron Mountain Hiking Trail, Poway California USA

Iron Mountain

You can take time to visit Iron Mountain during your travels to Poway. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Iron Mountain

Old Poway Park

Explore the great outdoors at Old Poway Park, a lovely green space in Poway. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Old Poway Park

Rancho Bernardo Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Rancho Bernardo Historical Museum during your trip to Poway. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the golf courses.

Rancho Bernardo Historical Museum

Poway-Midland Railroad

Enjoy an outing to Poway-Midland Railroad during your stay in Poway.

Poway-Midland Railroad

Things to do

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

$42
per adult
Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
Tour Participants taking a moment to breathe

San Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour

$69
per adult
San Diego Mountain Hike and Meditation Tour
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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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Iron Mountain trail with fence in Poway, California.

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