Altadena Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Altadena
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Altadena

Handlery Hotel

Best Western Seven Seas
"felt like a motel 6 for the prices"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The staff mostly weren’t kind. They were unprofessional and sometimes rude and not happy to do their job. Our last night staying there they blocked the street with a big golf cart that had a hug cart attached to it , and instead of backing off they stayed there and told me to pass by!!! On one side ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

California Suites Hotel

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Staff did a well job at celebrating our birthday. staff was polite. Hotel felt outdated. My shower had an empty bottle of hair conditioner"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"The corner king had some amazing views. We ran into an issue with the room that was not originally corrected but then it was corrected and compensated. I was pleased with how it was handled"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Altadena

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 Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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

















