South Bay

Travel Guide

Waves in the Pacific Ocean and the fishing pier at sunset, in Imperial Beach, California.; Shutterstock ID 254142166
Sunset at the beach
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Always watch the sunset at the beach.

Where to stay in South Bay

Houses surrounding a golf course in Eastlake Chula Vista, drone shot.

Eastlake

While Eastlake isn't home to many top sights, Sky Zone San Diego Indoor Trampoline Park and Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastlake
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Otay Mesa West

Even though there aren't top sights in Otay Mesa West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like San Ysidro Border Crossing. Jump on the metro at Iris Avenue Trolley Station to see more of the city.

Otay Mesa West
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Paradise Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Chula Vista Center and San Diego Bay.

Paradise Hills
Botanical Garden and Lily pond in Balboa Park, San Diego

Nestor

While Nestor isn't home to many top sights, San Ysidro Border Crossing and Imperial Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nestor
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Ocean View Hills

While Ocean View Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sesame Place San Diego and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Ocean View Hills
Southern California Nature Winter Landscape Series, two bold eagles sitting on the tree at Lower Otay Lake in Chula Vista, USA

Otay

Live music, theaters, and restaurants are some highlights of Otay. You might stop by San Ysidro Border Crossing or Sesame Place San Diego while you're in the area.

Otay
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr National City CA
The price is P9,715 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P9,715
P10,705 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,760 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and the room was clean. It just took forever to get cold in the room.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel

3 out of 5
225 Bay Blvd Chula Vista CA
The price is P7,175 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
P7,175
P8,302 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Chula Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,082 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Rambler Hotel
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

2 out of 5
230 Broadway Chula Vista CA
The price is P4,297 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P4,297
P4,727 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chula Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,187 reviews)
The room was nice. The air conditioner work amazingly, kept the room very cold. The water pressure in the shower was great with very hot water.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (798 reviews)
Overall, the stay was fine and the location was good with a Starbucks and grocery (old fashioned term) store right down the street. The code used for all the doors was kind of a pain because it was six digits that at certain times you have to use at the front door, on the elevator, and at your room. ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

3.5 out of 5
701 A St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,044 reviews)
This place was lovely and very kid friendly. Our daughter loved the pool and had a blast. There were a few things that caught me off guard though: 1. The facility is also a timeshare place and they were pushing this option. 2. There were a lot of homeless people living on the surrounding streets ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
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, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (323 reviews)
Room was clean and adequate. Check-in was quick and easy with on-site parking for a reasonable additional charge. There were notes about freeway/construction noise, but I didn't find them to be at all disturbing, more of a distant white noise that was drowned out by the sound of the AC if you have ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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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