Cortez Hill
San Diego
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Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
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.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Balboa Park
One of America’s largest urban green spaces, Balboa Park is an exciting spot packed with art, culture, and a world-renowned zoo.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Things to do
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Top hotels in Cortez Hill
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Very unique building and great location. We chose to not pay for breakfast add-on for the full stay, but did do one morning. I would not do the breakfast again unless they improve on the offerings. The rooms are cozy, our room had some minor cosmetic issues that need to be addressed otherwise the ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Ash&9th
Clean room, hardwood floors, AC worked good. However the TV wasn’t working properly. Staff was nice and helpful with recommendations around the neighborhood.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
They have the best coffee machine of any hotel! It grinds the beans to make your coffee. Talk about fresh! Really good. And there's a microwave in the room to reheat it. 😁 Breakfast is fresh and so much to choose from. Much better than the expensive hotels where you have to pay a fortune for breakfast ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
The WiFi was great and for the two nights we were there, it was perfect. The front desk guy was nice and professional, even had a good sense of humor as we checked in around 11pm on Tuesday. We checked out at three am on Thursday and it was the same guy with the same warm demeanor. Wasn’t a 5 star ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Great hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Great place for a family vacation. Rooms are nice, there are multiple pools to swim in, it's right on Mission Bay and the staff are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cortez Hill
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
