San Diego Coast, CA

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San Diego Coast
Gaslamp Quarter showing street scenes, mist or fog and a city
Gaslamp Quarter which includes shopping, street scenes and a city
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park which includes a beach, a sunset and landscape views

Where to stay in San Diego Coast

Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

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.

Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

4/5(1,422 area reviews)

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.

Pacific Beach
Gaslamp Quarter showing signage, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Gaslamp Quarter
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

4/5(290 area reviews)

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Ocean Beach
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and rocky coastline

Point Loma

3.5/5(3,808 area reviews)

This seaside hilly peninsula offers marine recreation, yachting, and whale watching. Explore Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Enjoy local shops and eateries at Liberty Station and Point Loma Village.

Point Loma
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Central Mission Beach

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

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

Central Mission Beach
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
$369 nightly
The price is $409 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$409 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Our favorite place"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

4 out of 5
4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA
$240 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$266 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Review
"Could use some updates to outdoor furniture."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA
$262 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$292 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coronado. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"great hotel and stuff"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
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.
Coronado Beach Resort

Coronado Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1415 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
"Loved the sauna and access to Lowe’s amenities. Was so delighted with our experience that I booked a future stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Coronado Beach Resort
Penthouse Beach Escape! Great View. Gated Parking. WiFI. Heated Pool. Sleeps 6

Penthouse Beach Escape! Great View. Gated Parking. WiFI. Heated Pool. Sleeps 6

Imperial Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Imperial Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions San Diego Bay and Las Americas Premium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Beautiful Views
"The location is superb for a SoCal beach stay that is away from the crowds of San Diego, but close to enough to enjoy all the area has to offer. Lived watching the surfers and dolphins from the living room and balcony."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Penthouse Beach Escape! Great View. Gated Parking. WiFI. Heated Pool. Sleeps 6
Modern Home w/ Rooftop Deck - Walk to Bay,  Ferry, Restaurants and Shops

Modern Home w/ Rooftop Deck - Walk to Bay, Ferry, Restaurants and Shops

Coronado
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Coronado. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions USS Midway ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Fantastic!!!
"Location was awesome and house was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Modern Home w/ Rooftop Deck - Walk to Bay, Ferry, Restaurants and Shops
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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