Beach Cities San Diego County, CA

Travel Guide

La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a beach and a sunset
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Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

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
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 Ocean Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Ocean Beach
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
Pacific Beach Park which includes a beach, a sunset and landscape views

North Pacific Beach

While visiting North Pacific Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier.

North Pacific Beach
Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

South Mission Beach

4.5/5(196 area reviews)

While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

South Mission Beach
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AED 547 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
AED 547
AED 617 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,086 reviews)
"I love love love this place! Great restaurant on premises, the pools are heated, extra large jacuzzis, beautiful grounds, right on the marina, nice walks around the premises and more!"

Reviewed on 23 February 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
4 out of 5
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is AED 621 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 621
AED 861 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,454 reviews)
"Great experience. Pool and waterslides were perfect for my 6 and 3 year old boys. Hotel room was beautiful. We will come again. Breakfast was mediocre. Service was ok. Waiter was passive aggressive. Could have done without."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
The price is AED 364 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 364
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,645 reviews)
Rooms are comfortable
"The hotel was clean, the breakfast not so great! The room was clean and very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
3 out of 5
4767 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
"The view was amazing. Had an end unit so could see all down the beach. Lots of entertainment watching the surfers and kite sailors. The property is a little dated but the owner is doing a good job remodeling room by room. We would come back!"

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C
WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C
San Diego
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Lagoon side
"Nice accommodations. Good location, 3 minute walk to Ocean side!"

Reviewed on 7 February 2025

WaterFront * Exclusive View Patio * Top Level * A/C
tourmaline beach studio
tourmaline beach studio
San Diego
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (419 reviews)
Quick Getaway
"Stayed for one night, but the host was extremely accommodating. The neighborhood is very walkable and the room extremely cozy.Thank you for having us!"

Reviewed on 25 January 2025

tourmaline beach studio
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Popular places to visit

Mission Bay featuring a sandy beach

Mission Bay

4.5/5(2,386 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mission Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Mission Bay
Bayside Skyride at Sea World, San Diego, CA

SeaWorld

4.5/5(2,421 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea life at SeaWorld and find out why this is a popular attraction in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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

Mission Beach

4.5/5(4,949 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Mission Beach, a popular beach in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach Boardwalk

Mission Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(25 reviews)

After visiting Mission Beach Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mission Beach Boardwalk
Hiking the trails at Torrey Pines #hiking

Torrey Pines Golf Course

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Torrey Pines Golf Course
La Jolla Cove as well as a small group of people

La Jolla Cove

4.5/5(4,767 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Jolla Cove might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

La Jolla Cove