North Central San Diego

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Where to stay in North Central San Diego

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Carmel Valley

Pristine beaches and ample 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

Visitors highly recommend Rancho Peñasquitos for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center while you're in town.

Rancho Peñasquitos
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Black Mountain Ranch

While there might not be top attractions in Black Mountain Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Black Mountain Ranch
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Pacific Highlands Ranch

While there might not be top attractions in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Del Mar Horse Park.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

Del Mar Mesa
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Torrey Highlands

While Torrey Highlands might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 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 P6,981 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,981
P7,954 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,414 reviews)
"front desk staff was very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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! (1,961 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 Aug 16, 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 P9,646 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P9,646
P11,088 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (3,634 reviews)
Nice hotel with ok accommodations/service
"I enjoyed my time at the Dana, I have stayed here in the past as well. The restaurant onsite had good food and good service. It’s a great location for walking. The staff was friendly and accommodating however I did have tiny ants in my room. Staff were prompt to fix the issue and throughly cleaned ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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 Aug 12, 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! (1,466 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay! Beach access, beach toys the hotel provided everything was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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! (212 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 Aug 5, 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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