North Central San Diego

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Where to stay in North Central San Diego

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Carmel Valley

4/5(4 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Carmel Valley. Make a stop by top sights like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Carmel Valley
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Rancho Peñasquitos

4/5(1 area review)

Rancho Peñasquitos is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center, a top place to visit in the area.

Rancho Peñasquitos
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Black Mountain Ranch

Black Mountain Ranch might not have many top sights, but Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Black Mountain Ranch
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Pacific Highlands Ranch

When in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can plan a visit to Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Del Mar Horse Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Del Mar Mesa
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Torrey Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Torrey Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Del Mar Horse Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Torrey Highlands
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is S$167 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$167
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,403 reviews)
"I don't have the chance to try their food since my husband and I are attending retirement party upon arrival to San Diego and the next day we have to attend family reunion . I slept well comfortably it was a quiet surrounding but it feels like small parking space since I got rental car SUV Volkswagen ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,956 reviews)
2nd Stay.
"The staff is wonderful, polite, and professional. The food is delicious, and the overall food experience is great. We will be coming back a third and many more times. Thanks again"

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 2025

Handlery Hotel
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 S$249 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$249
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,632 reviews)
"Very clean property, and great place to get away and relax! Firefly restaurant was delicious and is your go to for meals if you want to stay on site and play all day. The beds were just ok. I’m used to more of a pillow top feel."

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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.
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (43 reviews)
"Great little gem! I would absolutely stay here again. Rooms are basic but it’s right in the heart of Little Italy with lots to do and explore. It’s also a central location which makes exploration to the rest of the city easy."

Reviewed on 12 Aug, 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,468 reviews)
Perfect location
"Perfect location for walking to everything"

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
"Room was clean and bed was comfortable. There was a tiny closet, but no hangers to hang your clothes. We had a large table/counter which I appreciated. The room had a view to the freeway. we had to play with the AC to get the temperature just right and the fan from the AC muffled the noise from the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug, 2025

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
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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