Carmel Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmel Valley
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
Activities
La Jolla Cove: App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Cali Dreaming Electric Bike Tour of La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Our pick of the best Carmel Valley Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Not happy with my stay . There is a continental breakfast what they don’t say on site is that you have to pay for the breakfast $15 a person. The parking is a joke there is no room to park the garage is is about a 2 block walk to garage and it’s dark at night . My room smelled like mold horrible. ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The beds are not very comfortable. The food at barefoot could be much MUCH better especially for the price. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Pool was wonderful. The ability for food to be delivered to the pool was cool. I wish the poolside drinks were available in the afternoon.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Great location across from the convention center/Petco Field/Gaslamp, nice shower set up with a rain shower. The rooms are in desperate need of an update with the furniture scratched and falling apart, holes in the carpet, the carpet so stretched/warped I couldn’t roll my suitcase over it. The tv’s ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Room was clean, parking garage was accessible although small for larger car. We’ll stay at the dextro again.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Sofia Hotel
Beautiful property at an excellent price!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Valley
University City
If you're spending time in University City, check out sights like Westfield UTC or San Diego Mormon Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Executive Drive Station or University Town Center Station.
North Pacific Beach
If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Pacific Beach and Tourmaline Surfing Park are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.
Linda Vista
When in Linda Vista and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fashion Valley Mall or Mission Valley Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Morena - Linda Vista Station or Tecolote Road Station.
Bay Park
If you're looking for beaches and seaside views, Bay Park might be a great stop. Notable sights like Clairemont Village Shopping Center are also worth visiting, and you might jump aboard the metro at Clairemont Drive Station or Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station to get around town.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
