Beach Cities San Diego County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

La Jolla
Birch Aquarium showing marine life and interior views
Pacific Beach Park showing a sunset, landscape views and a sandy beach
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
Photo provided by San Diego Seaworld
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Where to stay in Beach Cities San Diego County

Belmont Park which includes a garden and rides

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Beach
Pacific Beach Park featuring a beach

Pacific Beach

5/5(9 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.

Pacific Beach
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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach
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Central Mission Beach

While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.

Central Mission Beach
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La Jolla Shores

While visiting La Jolla Shores, you might make a stop by sights like La Jolla Beach and Birch Aquarium.

La Jolla Shores
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North Pacific Beach

If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Pacific Beach
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

4 out of 5
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$367 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$367
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,495 reviews)
"I fell in the restaurant on our first night and pretty much ruined my week because I couldn’t go in the water with my bloodied knees and elbow. They did offer 2 free drinks though 🙄"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$292 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$292
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,613 reviews)
"I liked it cause it felt like being in a cottage type feel"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$268 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$268
1 Sept - 2 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! (2,772 reviews)
"I love it there, it was quite the only thing was the air conditioner wasn’t working…I forgot to let the hotel know :("

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families

San Diego
Stay at this vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Overall the property was good. Location is fantastic, close to the beach and restaurants and bars. Rooms were a little odd so it makes 4 bedrooms hard to see but overall it worked. AC in some rooms and not in other but overall comfortable. Nice outdoor area and parking."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

OCEAN VIEWS! New Modern Style House-Great for Groups and Families
Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!

Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!

San Diego
Stay at this apartment in San Diego. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
Exactly as described
"This rental was everything we needed. It was clean, easy to find and get in, located in a great neighborhood and relatively close to the dog beach. Most days we could park super close to the rental, and there were a few days we had to park about a block away. Couldn’t have asked for anything ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Ocean Beach #2 ‘Garden’ Cozy Cottage - Walk to the beach!
"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!

San Diego
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Family Vacation
"The property was perfect for our needs. We had 10 adults that stayed in the property, and 2 others that stayed nearby and visited during the day. We loved the location, all the beach items in the shed, the rooms, the grill, the hot tub, the massive garage and alley parking, plenty of tables and chairs ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!
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Popular places to visit

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
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
La Jolla Cove as well as a small group of people

La Jolla Cove

A charming neighbourhood north of San Diego offering great shops, fine restaurants and pristine beaches as well as opportunities to get out and enjoy local sports.

La Jolla Cove
Mission Beach Boardwalk

Mission Beach Boardwalk

After visiting Mission Beach Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mission Beach Boardwalk
Torrey Pines Golf Course

Torrey Pines Golf Course

Play a round of golf in La Jolla at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Torrey Pines Golf Course

Cities near Beach Cities San Diego County

San Diego

San Diego

La Jolla which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

La Jolla