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

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
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
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

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
$417 nightly
The price is $463 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$463 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Hotel and room were very clean! The hotel staff were very accommodating. The most beautiful hotel with so much history! I absolutely love this place!!

Reviewed on Nov 15, 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
$222 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$247 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,057 reviews)
All great!

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2000 2nd St Coronado CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$254 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$282 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
Balcony is a nice touch to the room.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 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 condo in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay at the Coronado Beach Resort! The location is unbeatable — just a block from a gorgeous beach and close to everything in San Diego. The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful, and the amenities are fantastic: beach wagons, chairs, umbrellas, pool, ping pong, board ...

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Coronado Beach Resort
Beachfront- Gorgeous 4 Bedroom  House

Beachfront- Gorgeous 4 Bedroom House

Imperial Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Imperial Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions San Diego Bay and Las Americas Premium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
It was so relaxing and just a beautiful home. The location is great. Except, if you bring your dog, which we brought our little poodles, you cannot walk them on the beach. I'm just giving a heads- up. Also, the ocean water is polluted, which signs are posted to not swim. So, if you're coming for ...

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Beachfront- Gorgeous 4 Bedroom House
Elegant Garden Apartment

Elegant Garden Apartment

Coronado CA
Stay at this vacation home in Coronado. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and Petco Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Can't beat the price for the location. Loved the island and Geaorge was a pleasure. Note there is a shared yard and laundry and no kotchen but for the price you can't beat it.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Elegant Garden Apartment
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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