Shelltown Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Shelltown
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in Shelltown

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Property was well maintained, just some of the amenities in the paradise premium rooms were a little dated."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"I loved my room and the staff was amazing and I was close to a lot so I was able to walk instead of drive around. The area was nice and I had the best time"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

California Suites Hotel
"Third time visiting. Always a good price and a good place to stay."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
"I paid for a bay view and my view was the parking lot and palm trees literally touching my balcony. I’m so beyond upset over this as well as the parking on this property is a joke. Do not pay $300 plus a night for this place"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
"Let me start by saying I know people seem to love this resort, my complaint is very specific to room 196. The lobby, restaurants, grounds, etc. were beautiful. Our room was supposed to be a 2 queen resort view but we ended up in a larger family room, the extra space was nice. However the room (196) ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Shelltown

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.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

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

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach.




















