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

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Old Poway

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Old Poway
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,452 reviews)
the beds are awful

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
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$84 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,281 reviews)
Satisfied with the stay and everything was clean.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$294 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,399 reviews)
Everything was as described

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 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! (750 reviews)
The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. The room was clean and updated. Easily accessible to Petco Park and many shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 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! (1,026 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 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
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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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