Cortez Hill
San Diego
Visit Cortez Hill
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Cortez Hill
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"the breakfast was really good &’ loved that the bar stayed open late"
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
Ash&9th
"Great price the only down fall was that they charge $25 per day parking if not you get towed which should be included in your hotel stay. But other than that clean room good customer service easy to check in and out. 10/10 recommend."
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
"The housekeeping could use some improvement, they forgot the wet towels in the room. The breakfast had a variety of foods and was good. The front desk was helpful in storing luggage."
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Property was well maintained, just some of the amenities in the paradise premium rooms were a little dated."
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Overall, the room was nice, and had a nice view from the balcony. However, I did leave somewhat disappointed. The first staff member to help carry our belongings up to the room seemed very helpful at first. I was asking him a question and he cut me off to ask if I was going to tip him in a rude tone. ..."
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026
Where to stay in Cortez Hill
Downtown San Diego
Petco Park and Port of San Diego are a few top attractions in Downtown San Diego. Hop around the city on the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and beautiful waterfront views.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gaslamp Quarter
Fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few of the things travelers enjoy most about Gaslamp Quarter. A visit to Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House or Spreckels Theater is also recommended, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gaslamp Quarter Station to get around town.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.
