What is San Carlos like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's San Carlos neighbourhood. Are you looking for San Carlos travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in San Carlos?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in San Carlos to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Carlos, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in San Carlos.

What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Lake Murray Tennis Center and Old Mission Dam are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around San Carlos include Computer Museum of America, Carlton Oaks Country Club and Grossmont Center. You might also plan a visit to Santee Boulders when you're sightseeing in San Diego.

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Our top choices for San Carlos hotels

1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.3 km from San Carlos

Donaciano

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.4 km from San Carlos

Bernadette

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.2 km from San Carlos

Heather

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

6.9 km from San Carlos

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

5. Pleasant Inn

12.9 km from San Carlos

Sydney Reegan

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

6. California Suites Hotel

13 km from San Carlos

Amalia

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

12.3 km from San Carlos

Benedict

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 16.8 km from San Carlos

Alma

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

9. Best Western Seven Seas

13.2 km from San Carlos

John

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

17.6 km from San Carlos

Andre

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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11. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

18.1 km from San Carlos

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

12. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

14.8 km from San Carlos

Tom

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Old Town Inn

16.6 km from San Carlos

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

15.8 km from San Carlos

Tirthankar

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

15. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 16.2 km from San Carlos

Terri

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. Kings Inn San Diego

14.1 km from San Carlos

Manuel

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

14.7 km from San Carlos

Julie

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

13.4 km from San Carlos

Armando

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

13.4 km from San Carlos

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

20. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

18.3 km from San Carlos

Xiaolei

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Where to stay in San Carlos

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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 Seaport Village are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Mission Beach

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

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Bay

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

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Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel was an older hotel, very pretty old brick building. The inside is a bit worn but comfortable. The rooms have all the amenities that you will need. The location is excellent, can walk to many different parts of the city with ease. Everyone we encountered was very nice and helpful. I would stay here again."

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent

"we got the experience the King Suite with a Sofa Bed. It was the perfect place to accommodate my small family (wife and 2 small kids) + my elderly parents. Everything was very clean, maintained and smells fresh. Hotel views and amenities are breathtaking. They have activities that occur throughout the resort that are family oriented such as Movie night by the pool and free ice cream on certain days of the week. definitely recommend staying here if you want to get away from Downtown"

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. We were in two different rooms and they were both very nice, especially the second one which was a King suite with a sofa bed. Great location with two balconies and a great view to the outside concert venue next door (free concert!). If I had to complain about anything, it would be the bathroom (in both rooms) and the carpet on the staircase leading to the second floor. They looked old and run down but I'm sure it's in the works to get renovated because, overall, the hotel is great. Great views, great bar and restaurant and the food was also very good."

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Our top choices for San Carlos hotels

1. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

4. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

5. Pleasant Inn

6. California Suites Hotel

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

8. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

9. Best Western Seven Seas

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

11. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

12. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

13. Old Town Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

15. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

16. Kings Inn San Diego

17. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

20. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Where to stay in San Carlos

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

The Sofia Hotel

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