Central San Diego Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central San Diego
Where to stay in Central San Diego
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Miramar
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Miramar. Make a stop by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar while you're exploring.
Clairemont
Clairemont is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, beaches and shopping. Though there may not be top sights in Clairemont, consider stopping by Mission Bay or Fashion Valley Mall, located nearby.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Didn’t use the pool but area very well maintained Only negative comment Saturday morning went to the front desk to have only our beds made . Came back to the hotel at 7:00 pm beds were not made very disappointing I did call when I came back to my room the front desk so the supervisor of my housekeeper ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Was a wonderful stay! The staff was very nice. The food was delicious but $$$ would stay again
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
The staff was friendly. The rooms were clean. It had a great bar and outdoor area to relax.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
staff was very welcoming and check-in/out process was easy! only thing is the walls are pretty thin so you can hear people talking in the hallway
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
Love the hotel but it was a little difficult to find. Location was also
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Inn at the Park by WorldMark
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
Balboa Park
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
Hotel Circle
Hotel Circle is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Fashion Valley Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fashion Valley Mall during your trip to San Diego. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Snapdragon Stadium
Catch an event at Snapdragon Stadium during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Westfield UTC
You can do some window-shopping at Westfield UTC during your trip to San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego's City Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
