Emerald Hills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Emerald Hills
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Activities
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
Our pick of the best Emerald Hills Hotel Deals
Handlery Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
The Dana on Mission Bay
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Hills
Mid-City
While you're in Mid-City, take in top sights like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater or Viejas Arena, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SDSU Transit Center Station or Alvarado Station.
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.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Harlem of the West Sites – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
- San Diego Zoo
- Petco Park
- San Ysidro Border Crossing
- Mission Beach
- Balboa Park
- Naval Base San Diego
- Port of San Diego
- Coronado Beach
- USS Midway Museum
- La Jolla Cove
- Seaport Village
- Naval Base Coronado
- Mission Beach Boardwalk
- B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Waterfront Park
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
- Snapdragon Stadium
- San Diego Bay