North Central San Diego

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Where to stay in North Central San Diego

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Carmel Valley

4/5(4 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Carmel Valley. Make a stop by top sights like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Carmel Valley
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Rancho Peñasquitos

4/5(1 area review)

Rancho Peñasquitos is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rancho Penasquitos Tennis Center, a top place to visit in the area.

Rancho Peñasquitos
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Black Mountain Ranch

Black Mountain Ranch might not have many top sights, but Black Mountain Open Space Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Black Mountain Ranch
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Pacific Highlands Ranch

When in Pacific Highlands Ranch, you can plan a visit to Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Del Mar Horse Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
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Del Mar Mesa

While Del Mar Mesa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

Del Mar Mesa
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Torrey Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Torrey Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Del Mar Horse Park and Carmel Mountain Plaza.

Torrey Highlands
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is €115 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€115
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,431 reviews)
"Great tropical setting. Restaurant serves decent food and staff is great"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,989 reviews)
"$24 to park in their own parking lot is an insane ask. They don’t even maintain the lot. I’ve been staying here for years and it has only gotten worse and the price of parking doubled"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Handlery Hotel
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is €240 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
€240
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,822 reviews)
"Great location. Clean rooms. Great service"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
9 Mi to Beach: Pet-Friendly Apt in San Diego!

9 Mi to Beach: Pet-Friendly Apt in San Diego!

San Diego
Stay at this apartment in San Diego. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Del Mar Racetrack and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
WAY better then a hotel! Great place
"We absolutely loved our stay! The space was comfy and cozy—far better than any hotel. It truly felt like we had our own place, and we hardly noticed the owners, though they were very attentive and provided excellent amenities. Vons Grocery is just a 5-minute drive away, which was convenient for picking ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

9 Mi to Beach: Pet-Friendly Apt in San Diego!
Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1736 State St, San Diego, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (47 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Little Italy Inn - Limited Service Apart Hotel
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,470 reviews)
great family vacation spot near the beach and more
"Great Location 1 block from the beach. Patio/courtyard is nice to hang out. pool is a bit small for the size of the resort. lots of kids so you need to be prepared for what comes with that. nice restaurants nearby and great to have free parking at a resort for once. 7 out of 10. Nice amenities for ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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