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Your San Carlos Vacation

Book a customized vacation package to San Carlos and look forward to experiencing its hiking, views and golfing. However you'd like to spend your stay in this residential neighborhood, you'll find loads of opportunities for fun and relaxation. When it's time to explore the sights, you'll find loads of popular attractions nearby including San Diego State University, Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain. Visit one, two or all during your trip to San Carlos. Expedia will help turn your ideal San Carlos vacation into reality, whatever your travel plans or budget.

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  • A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden headboard, and a carpeted floor.
    Jan 29 - Feb 1

    Hotel Z + Flight

    Downtown San Diego
    3 nights
    3.0 star property
    9.2/10 - Wonderful (1,224 reviews)
    "Nice place"
    Reviewed November 3, 2026
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - San Diego (SAN)
    DEN - SAN • Nonstop SAN - DEN • Nonstop
    Save 100% on your flight
    $557
    $351
    per traveler
    found 7 hours ago
    Hotel Z
  • A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
    Dec 26 - Dec 30

    The Sofia Hotel + Flight

    Downtown San Diego
    4 nights
    3.5 star property
    8.8/10 - Excellent (2,766 reviews)
    "Really enjoyed my stay at The Sofia. My room had a nepresso coffee machine which was great. Very clean and quiet, close to the convention center and easily walkable to restaurants, shopping and sight seeing."
    Reviewed November 6, 2026
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - San Diego (SAN)
    DEN - SAN • 1 stop SAN - DEN • 1 stop
    $648
    $361
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    The Sofia Hotel
  • A balcony with wicker furniture, a stone building, and a view of the ocean and golf course.
    Jan 15 - Jan 18

    Pantai Inn + Flight

    Village of La Jolla
    3 nights
    3.5 star property
    9.4/10 - Exceptional (1,001 reviews)
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - San Diego (SAN)
    DEN - SAN • Nonstop SAN - DEN • Nonstop
    $1,569
    $950
    per traveler
    found 7 hours ago
    Pantai Inn
  • A spacious lobby with a central wooden table, potted plants, and a large blue sculpture.
    Dec 26 - Dec 30

    Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter + Flight

    Downtown San Diego
    4 nights
    4.0 star property
    9.0/10 - Wonderful (1,594 reviews)
    "The daily incidental hold is way too much"
    Reviewed November 5, 2026
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - San Diego (SAN)
    DEN - SAN • 1 stop SAN - DEN • 1 stop
    $609
    $381
    per traveler
    found 1 day ago
    Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
  • A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.
    Jan 11 - Jan 15

    Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa + Flight

    Mission Valley
    4 nights
    4.0 star property
    9.2/10 - Wonderful (3,094 reviews)
    Roundtrip • Denver (DEN) - San Diego (SAN)
    DEN - SAN • Nonstop SAN - DEN • Nonstop
    $560
    $351
    per traveler
    found 13 hours ago
    Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about San Carlos
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Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Mission Trails Regional Park

9.0/10 (24 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Mission Trails Regional Park, a lovely green space in Santee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
3.3 mi from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,463 reviews)
"Great location. Staff was very pleasant, helpful and welcoming. Room was nice and clean. Would definitely stay here again!"
$113 nightly
The price is $127
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
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