What is Mission Bay like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's Mission Bay neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Mission Bay? Consider a visit to Mission Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Mission Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Paradise Point Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Mission Bay. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Mission Bay, and it offers a marina and 5 outdoor pools. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Dana on Mission Bay and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Mission Bay area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Mission Bay hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mission Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Mission Bay.

What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Mission and Pacific Beaches or Ski Beach while you're in Mission Bay. You could also plan a visit to Mission Bay or The Dana On Mission Bay, BW Premier Collection while you're in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Mission Beach, Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Hotel Circle. When you're sightseeing in San Diego, Crown Point Shores and North Cove Beach are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Mission Bay Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Mission Bay hotels

1. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay

Maria

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Mission Bay

Casey

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3. The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay

elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

4. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay

Jared

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

5. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

2.3 km from Mission Bay

Xiaotong

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

2.6 km from Mission Bay

marissa

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 3.1 km from Mission Bay

Cari

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 3 km from Mission Bay

Alma

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Old Town Inn

3.5 km from Mission Bay

Layne

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

10. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

2.8 km from Mission Bay

Steffany

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

11. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

2.9 km from Mission Bay

Lolita

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 3.7 km from Mission Bay

Robert

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Heritage Inn San Diego

2.2 km from Mission Bay

Emilie

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

14. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

4.3 km from Mission Bay

Julie

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

4.8 km from Mission Bay

Tirthankar

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

4 km from Mission Bay

Veronica

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

17. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

3.6 km from Mission Bay

Selam

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

5.3 km from Mission Bay

Ivan

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 4.1 km from Mission Bay

Shruhud

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 4 km from Mission Bay

Sayeeda

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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