Cortez Hill Travel Guide
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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.

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 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.

Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

Mission Beach
A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.

SeaWorld
Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.
Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

San Diego: Unlimited Ride & Play Pass at Belmont Park

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

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
Top hotels in Cortez Hill

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cortez Hill

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.

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.

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 Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

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.