Golden Hill Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Golden Hill
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
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 entertainment choices.
SeaWorld
Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.
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.
Balboa Park
Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Things to do
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
LEGOLAND® California Resort
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay
Top hotels in Golden Hill
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Great location. Clean and quiet rooms. Decent gym.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Great location and cleanliness of room and overall hotel amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Great location clean place and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Dana on Mission Bay
clean room, peaceful, great staff. Fun mini vaca!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Staff was very friendly. Hotel was quite clean.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Resort was nice with lots of activities including 5 pools, beach and a marina. Rooms are alittle out dated but clean. Overall had a good time and would be back. Please note that parking is an extra $50 per day.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Hill
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Marina District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Marina District. Check out top attractions like Seaport Village and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and jump on the metro at Seaport Village Station or Convention Center Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
