Lake Murray Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
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.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Activities
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina
Our pick of the best Lake Murray Hotel Deals
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
After waiting three hours past our check in time, we were finally able to get into our room. It was clear there was flooding (presumably from a toilet) in the room, which had a terrible odor of bleach (I have two young boys, one with autism, who are very sensitive to strong smells… especially something ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Clean room in a great location. So many things in walking distance, and yet it seemed remote and quiet on the property. The entire staff that we interacted with were all genuinely nice and friendly people. I noticed all of the comments about “breakfast lady”, and they are all 100% accurate! She was ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
The windows in the rooms are too thin. We could everything outside until 3am.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
We stayed here because of the great reviews and they still exceeded our expectations. Every member of staff was 10 out of 10! Great attitudes, friendly, super helpful, and the rooms were very nice, clean and comfortable. Location was just close enough to uber everywhere within a few mins but not ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
The bathroom door was tricky and got stuck closed. The people were good. The pool was warm.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Great space
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Murray
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.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
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.
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.
