La Playa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Diego Yacht Club
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to San Diego Yacht Club. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Our pick of the best La Playa Hotel Deals
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Great location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
We have nothing but praise for this hotel. Our room was immaculate. And, unlike mist places today, our room was refreshed the next day with clean towels. The grounds are beautiful. The firepits a great addition. We ate both breakfast and a dinner at the restaurant. Which is beautiful. Our dinner, ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Kona Kai San Diego
Very beautiful place...its extremely pricey. The amount booked on Expedia was not what was charged. There are alot of additional charges once at the property. In addition, the rooms we booked were not what we received. We booked 2 deluxe kings but received one standard and one deluxe king room. We ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Love it
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
AC so loud woke us up every time it came on. Bed extremely uncomfortable. View from window of a large coolant machine. Loud which we expected from gaslamp. Very rude staff at check in. She was annoyed that we booked with expedia and therefore we feel we got the worst room on the property #201. Love ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Cockroachs in the room, had a new born and smell very bad of cleaning supply
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Playa
Point Loma
Seaside views a bustling port and top sights from Shelter Island to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay – discover Point Loma, a destination also famous for its island views.
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.
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.
South Mission Beach
While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.
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.
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.
