Mid-City Travel Guide
San Diego
Popular places to visit
San Diego State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Diego State University during your visit to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Viejas Arena
Catch an event at Viejas Arena during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
You can enjoy a show at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater during your trip to San Diego.
Adams Avenue Park
After visiting Adams Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Diego State University Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Diego State University Art Gallery during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Catch an event at The Salvation Army Kroc Center during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
LEGOLAND® California Resort
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Mid-City
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The beds are not very comfortable. The food at barefoot could be much MUCH better especially for the price. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Pool was wonderful. The ability for food to be delivered to the pool was cool. I wish the poolside drinks were available in the afternoon.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Great location across from the convention center/Petco Field/Gaslamp, nice shower set up with a rain shower. The rooms are in desperate need of an update with the furniture scratched and falling apart, holes in the carpet, the carpet so stretched/warped I couldn’t roll my suitcase over it. The tv’s ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Great location. Easy to walk to the convention center and very close to a bunch of great restaurants in Little Italy. The breakfast was very good. The staff were very helpful with any questions and were very nice and super friendly. The entire place was clean and had a good vibe overall. I would ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Sofia Hotel
Beautiful property at an excellent price!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
The Manchester Hyatt always delivers as expected. They have valet and bellhop which is important to me traveling with a special needs child and I need the convenience of having some help moving all of the luggage up to the room and parking the car for us. The room was well appointed and clean. They ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Rooms are a little dated but okay, the balcony is nice. The parking is ridiculously priced $50 a day. The hotel is three buildings so there are a lot of people around. Water bottle refill machine in our building didn’t work.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-City
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.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
