Altadena, CA
San Diego
Popular places to visit

San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

San Diego Convention Center
Whether you come for Comic-Con or a medical convention, this huge gathering place in the Marina District of San Diego will more than satisfy your needs.

Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.

Port of San Diego
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

SeaWorld
Visit one of the world’s largest marine parks for talented and amazing and animals, electrifying rides, conservation education and seasonal events.

Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Things to do

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watching Cruise

Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay

Museum of Illusions San Diego Admission Ticket
Altadena Hotel Deals

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Close to the airport. Very nice hotel. Easy uber to the city.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
The hotel is big on charm and decor. It was in 1937 and the guest rooms haven’t been enlarged or highly modernized. What they did get is a big dash of kitsch. Clashing wall paper, canopied beds, retro appliances, and a huge room bar (you pay per drink). We took a second floor poolside room with a ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Room was clean with comfortable bed. View facing the habor is interesting.Outdoor facilities is well coming, nice sitting area. There is an adequate gymn, with treadmill , benche and various free weights, all and all fantastic to get a good workout. Staff are courteous and polite. I would stay again.. ...
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Very well and clean
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
the staff was very accommodating and the food options nearby were all very delicious!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Clean room, staff was very nice and helpful. Restaurant right next door was very convenient. Free parking. Minutes from downtown San Diego. Great price. Definitely would recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Altadena

North Park
North Park is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum.

Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

East Village
Travelers choose East Village for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.

Mission Valley
Boasting major shopping malls like Fashion Valley Mall and Westfield Mission Valley, this area offers entertainment and historic sites such as Mission San Diego de Alcalá and Presidio Park. Easily accessible via the San Diego Trolley system's Green Line.

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.

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.
