San Carlos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

San Diego Zoo which includes a pond, zoo animals and landscape views

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 Zoo
San Diego Convention Center

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.

San Diego Convention Center
Mission Bay showing a beach

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 Bay
Petco Park

Petco Park

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

Petco Park
Mission Beach

Mission Beach

A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.

Mission Beach
SeaWorld

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.

SeaWorld

Activities

Tour Participants taking a moment to breathe

Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego

AU$95
per adult
Guided Meditation and Mountain Hike Tour in San Diego
San Diego Mountain Hike Tour

San Diego Mountain Hike Tour

AU$106
per adult
San Diego Mountain Hike Tour
LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

AU$121
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

AU$67
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

AU$190
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
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Our pick of the best San Carlos Hotel Deals

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$501 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$501
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,810 reviews)
"Location is amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$304 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$304
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,888 reviews)
Wyndham Bayside
"Great experience. Location would be impossible to beat. No problems or issues with our enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$181 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$181
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,751 reviews)
"I like the 1950’s vibe and staff was great."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$209 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$209
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"It was nice... Ok my real answer it has good the staff and they were amazing the place is in walking distance to Little Italy 8 min walk and the conference Center 25 min walk and other places close to the Zoo could walk but also 7 min drive to the Zoo. The dinning area is nice the Bartender was very ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$286 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$286
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,902 reviews)
"The hotel was well appointed. We enjoyed the patio restaurant and bar at happy hour! Worth visiting. Room was nice. Bed comfortable. The patio off our room was a nice addition even if the view wasn’t great. We love being able to just cross the street and walk along the waterfront. Even brought our ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
The price is AU$606 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$606
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful property with lots of activities for all ages. Beautiful location."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around San Carlos

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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.

Del Cerro
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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.

Mid-City
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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.

North Park
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Mission Valley

4/5(29 area reviews)

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Valley
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Hillcrest

Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

Hillcrest
Petco Park which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

East Village

San Carlos Travel Guide

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