Harbor Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Harbor Island
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 Harbor Island Hotel Deals
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Awesome
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
Clean, safe and well located. Reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
did not get information about breakfast, fridge was not working( water was coming out of it) parking was 50 dollars a day. On top of paying 900 for a room for 3 days, my card was charged 605.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Great location and clean hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
We celebrated a birthday here and the hotel staff went out of their way to make it extra special for us. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The room was clean. We did have to call for room service. It seems like they don’t do it unless you call. There is also no microwave, which is annoying. But the room was clean and the pool/rec area was nice.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Harbor Island
Point Loma Heights
Visitors to Point Loma Heights enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Barnes Tennis Center is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Dog Beach and Ocean Beach.
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.
