Beach Cities San Diego County, CA

Travel Guide

La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park featuring landscape views, a beach and a sunset
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Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

Pacific Beach

4/5(1,422 area reviews)

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

Pacific Beach
Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

4/5(290 area reviews)

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach Pier and Ocean Beach Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Ocean Beach
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Central Mission Beach

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Central Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Central Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park which includes a beach, a sunset and landscape views

North Pacific Beach

While visiting North Pacific Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier.

North Pacific Beach
Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

South Mission Beach

4.5/5(196 area reviews)

While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

South Mission Beach
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 SAR 559 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 559
SAR 630 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,177 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful, loved the upgrade, so many things to do in the area. Loved the pools and late hours it remained open, allowed for the kids to have fun before bed time! Garden area was perfect! Super pet friendly other than the huge pet fee… it was perfect!"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
4 out of 5
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 634 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 634
SAR 879 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,453 reviews)
"Great experience. Pool and waterslides were perfect for my 6 and 3 year old boys. Hotel room was beautiful. We will come again. Breakfast was mediocre. Service was ok. Waiter was passive aggressive. Could have done without."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 371 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 371
SAR 418 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,605 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount
Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount
San Diego
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
70th Birthday weekend
"This is a 10 star property! The view is amazing; sunrise and sunsets! We all enjoyed relaxing in the living room watching people kayaking, the fishing boats, and even saw a seal and 2 dolphins! Enjoyed walking to the beach and going for morning jogs. The condo was spotless; the cleaning team spent ..."

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

Newly remodeled- Panoramic Views- Last Minute Discount
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
3 out of 5
4767 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
"The view was amazing. Had an end unit so could see all down the beach. Lots of entertainment watching the surfers and kite sailors. The property is a little dated but the owner is doing a good job remodeling room by room. We would come back!"

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Capri by the Sea by All Seasons Resort Lodging
Bayfront Bliss
Bayfront Bliss
San Diego
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Clean, family friendly, close to the Beach and Bay
"Space to gather and with family was perfect. Clean and accommodating to a group."

Reviewed on 1 December 2024

Bayfront Bliss
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Popular places to visit

Mission Bay featuring a sandy beach

Mission Bay

4.5/5(2,386 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mission Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Mission Bay
Bayside Skyride at Sea World, San Diego, CA

SeaWorld

4.5/5(2,421 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea life at SeaWorld and find out why this is a popular attraction in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

SeaWorld
Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach

Mission Beach

4.5/5(4,949 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Mission Beach, a popular beach in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Mission Beach
Mission Beach Boardwalk

Mission Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(25 reviews)

After visiting Mission Beach Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mission Beach Boardwalk
Hiking the trails at Torrey Pines #hiking

Torrey Pines Golf Course

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Torrey Pines Golf Course
La Jolla Cove as well as a small group of people

La Jolla Cove

4.5/5(4,767 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Jolla Cove might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Jolla. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

La Jolla Cove