North Central San Diego
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in North Central San Diego
Carmel Valley
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Carmel Valley. A stop by Meadows Del Mar Golf Club or The Grand Golf Club might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Pacific Highlands Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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 Carmel Mountain Plaza and Black Mountain Open Space Park.
Del Mar Mesa
While Del Mar Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Torrey Pines Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Clean, comfortable and courteous! Minus a star because I wanted to contact the front desk prior to our trip and no one ever answered over 2 days and several attempts. They did respond by message through the Expedia app. Also, the smallest parking spaces ever! Nightmare parking lot. The room and staff ...
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
A very nice place, very well maintained, very friendly staff, I recommend it.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed but the view could’ve done better
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Shame the housekeepers didn’t provide proper bathroom tissues, warm water showers until my 5th morning at 4:00 am. Street weepers at 3:30 every morning. Otherwise convenient
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
Very comfortable and clean stay
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
On site staff was excellent, mix up with the room but once that was resolved had a great time.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
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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.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at San Diego Convention Center, a top convention center in San Diego. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Things to do
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline
