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
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld

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, 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
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

La Jolla Shores

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

La Jolla Shores
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 Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach.

North Pacific Beach
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 896 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 896
SAR 1,200 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,231 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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 784 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 784
SAR 901 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,424 reviews)
"The standard room I booked turned out to be on the first floor of an older building. During the night I was woken up so many times by the noise coming from the second floor that I called the front desk at 3:30am to let them know I needed to move to a quieter room the next day. Because there was no ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is SAR 424 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 424
SAR 487 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,860 reviews)
"Super clean had my room cleaned everyday !"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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.
Centrally Located * Ocean Views * Steps to Ocean
Centrally Located * Ocean Views * Steps to Ocean
San Diego
Stay at this condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located nearby.
A good stay
"The location is good and it appeared to be clean and orderly till we found 2 dirty socks under the sofa and terrible stains on the mattress of the voteAll in all it was good and comfortable. The price was good too."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Centrally Located * Ocean Views * Steps to Ocean
1 HOUSE TO OCEAN * NEW REMODEL * A/C *PARKING
1 HOUSE TO OCEAN * NEW REMODEL * A/C *PARKING
San Diego
Stay at this condo in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Birthday Vacation
"My husband and I stayed here for his birthday. We were very impressed with the location of the rental. Soooo close to the beach! I recommend this rental."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

1 HOUSE TO OCEAN * NEW REMODEL * A/C *PARKING
1960 Ocean Beach Bungalow w Parking-sleeps 4
1960 Ocean Beach Bungalow w Parking-sleeps 4
San Diego
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Fantastic place
"Close to the beach, clean excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

1960 Ocean Beach Bungalow w Parking-sleeps 4
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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