Mid-City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Diego State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Diego State University during your visit to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Viejas Arena
Catch an event at Viejas Arena during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
You can enjoy a show at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater during your trip to San Diego.
Adams Avenue Park
After visiting Adams Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Catch an event at The Salvation Army Kroc Center during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Diego State University Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Diego State University Art Gallery during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Our pick of the best Mid-City Hotel Deals
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Nice staff. Very clean & quiet.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The room was great! Loved the view! Staff was so nice! Room service does a great job at making virgin piña colada’s! Great location! only one complaint is it’s a little loud but it quiet down after 10!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Good place when you are on a budget.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Yes. Awesome staff
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Very clean!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-City
Del Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Del Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena.
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.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
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 Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
