Beach Cities San Diego County, CA

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La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a beach and a sunset
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld

Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

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.

Pacific Beach
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
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

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

Ocean Beach
Mission Bay showing cycling

Mission Bay

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

Mission Bay
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Central Mission Beach

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

Central Mission Beach
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

La Jolla Shores

If you're spending some time in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

La Jolla Shores
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$160 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,292 reviews)
I love this hotel. It is the second time staying her within four months. It is clean, the staff are friendly and the views are beautiful! We will definitely come here again.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$179 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$206 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,988 reviews)
Beautiful view from room, clean, very nice staff

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$198 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$228 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
Great place for our family getaway! Loved the S’mores on the beach!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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.
Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount

Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
This was a perfect location for the family to spend time together. Once the fog lifted the views were amazing.We did see seals most days and dolphins once.Parking was ok since it wasn't prime time. Those who didn't use the 2 designated parking garage spots had to use the park nearby for a short walk. ...

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount
tourmaline beach studio

tourmaline beach studio

San Diego CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (464 reviews)
This is a clear 5 star VRBO, nicely furnished (homey, comfortable) and with a well equipped kitchen. The enclosed backyard is a delightful secluded spot to sit with a book or a beverage, and the location is excellent, in a quiet residential neighborhood just two blocks from the beach. The unexpected ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

tourmaline beach studio
OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

San Diego CA
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay. Carolyn was an amazing host. The location is great. All restaurants and Belmont park are walkable. We cook a lot so we appreciated the well stocked kitchen. We had grandparents with us so the stairs were a bit rough for them but everyone was happy with the accommodations. ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families
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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