North Central San Diego Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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North Central San Diego
Just near the golf course is Torrey Pines which offers the best views San Diego has to offer. These are many marked trails that lead to the beach or around the huge cliffs. You will want to make sure your cameras are charged up before making your hike. So come out and explore Torrey Pines!

Where to stay in North Central San Diego

Great Hotel with beautiful grounds, multiple pools, tennis courts, golf course

Carmel Valley

5/5(1 area review)

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
This is a 7 mile loop trail that has a waterfall and great for walking or hiking for everyone regardless of skill level. Beautiful scenery

Rancho Peñasquitos

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pacific Highlands Ranch
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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 Carmel Mountain Plaza and Black Mountain Open Space Park.

Torrey Highlands
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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 Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Del Mar Mesa
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 AU$216 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$216
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,986 reviews)
We loved the property. We just wished they had free breakfast.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is AU$891 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$891
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,238 reviews)
The room was a great deal!! It was really spacious. We loved that the toilet and the shower was on two seperate sides of the bathroom.. however the bed was like sleeping on a floor, the sliding doors took extreme manpower to open so paying extra for a balcony wasnt worth it and the toilet made the ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is AU$405 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$405
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,259 reviews)
I stayed in one of the newly-remodeled rooms overlooking the pool/bay in the Marina Tower. Really lovely and the room was exceptionally well-appointed. Great view! The staff was also accomodating with arranging a day-rate for use of the room since I wasn't flying out until the evening. Would absolutely ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Sheraton San Diego 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.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (640 reviews)
Spotless, spacious room with all the essential amenities. The staff were super friendly and it was the perfect downtown location.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,631 reviews)
The room was extremely clean and the staff very hospitable. The room was fully stocked for any meal and it was great having the grills available to use when needed. A great place to stay a few steps away from the beach and many shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St San Diego CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego and Petco ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
Great room, great location and great price

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
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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