South Park 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 South Park 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
We stayed for two nights, a family of 8 with three rooms. The rooms were very spacious and the balconies are definitely a plus. Our only frustration was coin laundry facilities with no way to get change. As a family on a little road trip, laundry was a necessity but overall a nice stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Clean room and location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Excellent---facilities and location. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
The room had mold/mildew so I got a headache. I should have complained, but let it be because it was raining and was exhausted. Would not stay again though.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
The room, bathroom in particular, was well worn making it look almost dirty. And, the beds were the most uncomfortable things I've ever stayed on. Truly, that was 3 of the worst nights of rest I've had in a long time.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Park
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.
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 Lyceum Theatre – 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.
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.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
