Beach Cities San Diego County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park showing a sunset, landscape views and a sandy beach
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld

Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

Belmont Park which includes a garden and rides

Mission Beach

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

Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach

Pacific Beach

5/5(9 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.

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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach
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Central Mission Beach

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

Central Mission Beach
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La Jolla Shores

While visiting La Jolla Shores, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium.

La Jolla Shores
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North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Pacific Beach
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$336 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$336
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,200 reviews)
"I loved the bungalows and island feel… So much better than a traditional hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$294
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,598 reviews)
"The restaurant service was extremely slow"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$270 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$270
1 Sept - 2 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! (2,753 reviews)
"Love it. Family and I had a wonderful stay . Thank you"

Reviewed on 2 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.
OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

San Diego
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Overall the property was good. Location is fantastic, close to the beach and restaurants and bars. Rooms were a little odd so it makes 4 bedrooms hard to see but overall it worked. AC in some rooms and not in other but overall comfortable. Nice outdoor area and parking."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families
Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!

Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!

San Diego
Stay at this apartment in San Diego. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!
Heated pool, hot tub & waterslides near the beach!

Heated pool, hot tub & waterslides near the beach!

San Diego
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"What a fabulous home for our family of 10 to stay!! We had a couple of minor issues but April was great in getting back to us quickly. the pictures on the site are great but doesn't show how really good the pool area is. We had 5 kids age 9 to 18 and they totally enjoyed the backyard from going down ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Heated pool, hot tub & waterslides near the beach!
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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