South Bay
Travel Guide





Visit South Bay
Where to stay in South Bay

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Staff was very friendly and the room was clean. It just took forever to get cold in the room.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Rambler Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
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

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
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

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego
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

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
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
Popular places to visit

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
You can enjoy a show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on your trip to Chula Vista. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Imperial Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Imperial Beach during your trip to Imperial Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Chula Vista Bayside Park
Chula Vista Bayside Park is just one of the places to see in Chula Vista, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

White Water Canyon
Have a fun-filled day with the family at White Water Canyon during your visit to Chula Vista. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Chula Vista Center
During your visit to Chula Vista, you can do some window-shopping at Chula Vista Center. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Catch an event at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, and enjoy other activities in Chula Vista such as biking. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.





