Shelltown Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Shelltown
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The staff was great. Other than that I’d never say here again. The first room was loud, smelly and very old. The second room was large but separated by a false wall so we heard everything the next room did. Including two screaming kids all night. Overall this place is very outdated and run down. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Won’t be staying here again! Rooms definitely need to be updated. The rooms have carpet that is old so with the humidity all you smell is mildew. Our AC was only blowing warm air. I tried calling the front desk to get it fixed for over 40min with no answer. My husband had to walk down there to find ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
"Everything was perfect"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Convenient location. Nice dining options"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

California Suites Hotel
"The location was good and the staff was very pleasant. The room looked very clean. However, we did encounter roaches."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
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.

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
















