Cortez Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cortez Hill
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.
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.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
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.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Our pick of the best Cortez Hill Hotel Deals
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"The hotel in general wasn't bad, the staff was friendly, quick check in and out was easy and fast. Room was cozy. Bed was comfortable. Just a few blocks from Little Italy. I only have 2 complaints 1.) One out of the two elevators were working so the wait for the elevator was ridiculously long and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ash&9th
"The internet is the slowest I’ve ever experienced. Couldn’t get any work done. The key card kept malfunctioning. When checking in, I was sent to the wrong room and the guests inside thought I was trying to break in."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG
"We enjoyed our stay and would come again. Staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent. The pool is not heated, so the water was quite cold. The hotel is aging, but staff does a good job keeping it up."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
"Good location for downtown. You can walk it. Only thing I didnt like is they charge you for the parking 25 dollers a night. A hotel with parking lot charges 25 a night. I know SD always charge for parking, but a hotel with alot of parkimg should be free!!!!other then that, ill stay again but when ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"It was an older hotel and it showed in places, but the staff were super friendly and the location was great."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Everything was great. Clean room. Great pond view. Good food delivery. Warm pool."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cortez Hill
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 Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
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.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
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.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
