This modern university is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Central San Diego. But San Diego State University isn't the only highlight in the area. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Snapdragon Stadium are some other interesting attractions close by.
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The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
Price was $713, price is now $316 per person
$316
per person
Jan 10 - Jan 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,619 reviews)
A gem in San Diego! Zero complaints, and the staff were so sweet. Our new fav spot when we fly in to visit family.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
Price was $1,080, price is now $536 per person
$536
per person
Jan 10 - Jan 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
Awesome hotel. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
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San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 215 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Private Walking Tour and Gaslamp Adventure in San Diego
Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
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Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego
Activity duration is 3 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
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La Jolla: 2-Hour Kayak Tour of the 7 Caves
Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of San Diego State University
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Attended baseball tournament
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
10 mins from Campus
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Definitely near to SDSU, just have to cross the highway and it's about 7 min drive, but other than how clean the rooms were, the hotel is run down and needs some sprucing up.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
What an amazing campus. Great space to visit for history and for views of San Diego.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Was there for a concert. Parking was atrocious!! If you can park away from university and walk a bit to the venue that would be ideal
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Trolley system is great, easy to use and cheap!
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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
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5399 Adobe Falls Road, San Diego, CA
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5343 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA
Huge 7BR Estate w/ Pool, Guest House & Game Room!
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Heritage Inn La Mesa
7851 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA - San Diego
7621 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA
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