Lake Murray Travel Guide
San Diego
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Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Mission Beach
A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.
Balboa Park
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
SeaWorld
Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.
Things to do
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
LEGOLAND® California Resort
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Lake Murray
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The rooms and overall property feel outdated, though we will say the kids had a great time, which was a plus. Unfortunately, there seemed to be quite a bit of miscommunication among the front desk staff. On multiple occasions, we received completely different answers depending on who we spoke with, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
This place needed an update 30 years ago.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Perfect location in Gaslamp District next to Padres Stadium. Great decor with very cool staff
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Handlery Hotel
Staff was pleasant and attentive and our room was cleaned daily and very well I might add. Overall, a decent value.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Every thing is good but I don’t like to pay parking lot 28$ per day
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The rooms are a bit smaller because of the hotels round design. Lack of breakfast plus cost of parking was a pain. Also reached out ahead of time to request that our two rooms would be close together, I assumed they would at least be on the same floor, but they were not.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Murray
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.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Linda Vista
When in Linda Vista and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fashion Valley Mall or Mission Valley Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Morena - Linda Vista Station or Tecolote Road Station.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Bay Park
If you're looking for beaches and seaside views, Bay Park might be a great stop. Notable sights like Clairemont Village Shopping Center are also worth visiting, and you might jump aboard the metro at Clairemont Drive Station or Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station to get around town.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
